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Examining the value and best team fits for Eric Staal and Tyler Myers - NHL
What are the real value of Eric Staal and Tyler Myers according to advanced metrics? And which teams should be the most interested in acquiring each of them? Rob Vollman examines.
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Why Phil Kessel-type deals involving future first-round picks are worth it - NHL
Rob Vollman writes why trading away future first-round selections -- as the Maple Leafs did to acquire Phil Kessel -- can result in more help than harm for certain NHL teams.
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Toronto Maple Leafs lead 'moneypuck' moves in NHL free agency
What exactly is a 'moneypuck' move? Rob Vollman breaks down the concept, and explains why the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the way in using analytics to identify undervalued players.
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Why teams should spend more money on successful coaches - NHL
Using a proprietary metric, Rob Vollman explains the significant impact that the right coach can make on an NHL team's success.
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Grouping the Eastern Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. Three Eastern teams' staffs make the top tier.
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How the New Jersey Devils are defying expectations - NHL
The Devils were picked to be among the worst teams in the NHL this season, but are currently in the playoff mix. How have they done it, and can it continue? Rob Vollman examines.
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Four deals that should have been made at the trade deadline - NHL
Some players didn't wind up in their ideal destinations at the NHL trade deadline, while other great options didn't move at all. Here are four trades that should have happened, per Rob Vollman.
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NHL - Most, least effective trade deadline acquisitions
The right trade acquisition can secure a playoff berth or a home seed, while the wrong one can sacrifice assets for a player of no immediate value. Which of this year's trades were best, worst?
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Best practices for NHL draft-day trades based on past deals
Looking back over the past 10 drafts, what lessons can be learned by the mistakes and successes of previous trades? Rob Vollman dives into the numbers to help out the current NHL GMs.
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How much did the Edmonton Oilers improve with big offseason trades, free...
The Oilers made big splashes with the trade for Adam Larsson and signing of Milan Lucic. Are they any better? Rob Vollman examines what they did, and what they should have done.
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