April 9, 2012
by Robert Vollman
Mike Smith's incredible season culminated in a fantastic final two weeks that saw him top the NHL in GVT. Can his Cinderella ride continue, taking the Coyotes/Jets franchise past the opening round for the first time since 1986-87? The star-studded Blackhawks, one year removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup, stand in their way.
by Robert Vollman
It's inexperience vs. experience, even strength and puck possession success vs. special teams success.
March 22, 2012
by Robert Vollman
The Nashville Predators lost an asset when former first round pick Alexander Radulov bolted for the KHL; tonight, the prodigal son returns to Nashville. Can he be a difference maker for a team that was already in the discussion of Stanley Cup contenders?
March 21, 2012
by Robert Vollman and ESPN Insider
Poor goaltending, bad spending have kept Toronto out of the playoffs.
March 14, 2012
by Robert Vollman
Brian Elliott's giving Henrik Lundqvist a run in Quality Start percentage, highlighting his surprising season.
March 6, 2012
by Robert Vollman
Which teams were winners and losers at the trade deadline, or more precisely, which teams improved for this season and which teams improved for the future?
February 17, 2012
by Robert Vollman and ESPN Insider
Red Wings might top the standings, but they could use some help between the pipes.
February 11, 2012
by Robert Vollman
While some of Vollman's conclusions in Hockey Prospectus 2011-12 may have been deemed as "bollocks" by Ryder, he still suggests that you check out 2011 NHL Review.
February 2, 2012
by Robert Vollman
Revisiting the Slide Back Index to identify players whose previously impressive performances proved to be only temporary.
January 20, 2012
by Robert Vollman and ESPN Insider
Blueshirts lead list of teams unlikely to sustain early success.
January 11, 2012
by Robert Vollman and ESPN Insider
Anaheim's inability to control the puck has fueled its franchise-worst start.
January 5, 2012
by Robert Vollman
What types of players typically regain previous form after having a down year or two?
December 1, 2011
by Robert Vollman
The Snepsts system doesn't only make projections, but it can also tell us who might make a bigger jump in production.
by Robert Vollman
Who's getting the tough playing time? Rob Vollman discusses an innovation that's beginning to get some widespread use.
November 22, 2011
by Robert Vollman
Wrapping up a four-part series on improving AHL-to-NHL translations, Rob looks at who's exceeded and fallen short of expectations thus far.
November 15, 2011
by Robert Vollman
Which teams are most likely to sustain their fast and slow starts?
November 8, 2011
by Robert Vollman
By age 27, you might figure that legit NHL prospects wouldn't be lingering in the AHL anymore. And you would be right.
November 7, 2011
by Robert Vollman
Predicting NHL success for players aged 23-26 takes more than just finding high-scoring AHL players who are small or undrafted and playing for non-competitive teams.
October 25, 2011
by Robert Vollman
Ever strike you as odd that shooting percentage doesn't factor in shots that miss the net?
October 21, 2011
by Robert Vollman
Rob makes some more steps towards refining AHL to NHL translations.
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