If you’ve got a short question (preferably hockey-based) that you think I could answer or give my opinion on without having to write a 2500 word deep-dive about it, this is the place for it.
Can you please make rankings for each position? I would really love to see a ranking by someone who knows what they’re talking about and doesn’t put Draisaitl above Crosby
Which characteristics that are not currently accounted for in public xG models (e.g. pre-shot movement, screens, etc) do you think are most significant, and how significant do you think they are?
Also, I am a Rags fan, so are there any players in the lineup that are good analytically that most people don’t think of?(other than the obvious ones like Fox and Panarin).
When measuring expected goals, is a shot from the slot measured the same whether its Sidney Crosby or Jack Johnson? In other words is player quality taken into account?
Ask Me Anything (July 26)
What are the best stats to use to measure a forwards abilities to play defense?
Have Barkov and Tavares really regressed as much as everyone think they have? Would you say they’re no longer top 10 centres? Top 15?
Other than Barrie and Ceci, who else do you see as anchors in the leafs lineup?
Will you be making an article on the Jack Adams award?
Since Chayka has quit a lot of people are saying he was never an analytics GM. So which GMs are?
Who do you think will win the cup and why?
Can you please make rankings for each position? I would really love to see a ranking by someone who knows what they’re talking about and doesn’t put Draisaitl above Crosby
Top 3 ciders consumed thus far during the "Summer of Cider"?
Would you rather build a team around Pettersson or Matthews, and do you think Pettersson can surpass Mackinnon someday?
Who would you say is the best two way forward in the league right now
Who is your biggest breakout candidate,
Is auston Matthews a top 5 players in the league
Favourite player on the Habs
Which characteristics that are not currently accounted for in public xG models (e.g. pre-shot movement, screens, etc) do you think are most significant, and how significant do you think they are?
Does Charles Hudon deserve a spot in the NHL?
Would you protect Cirelli in a keeper league?
is there any ducks that you see have a bright future?
When evaluating a draft eligible prospect, what key stats are most translatable to the pro game?
Based on this season, Nylander or Eichel?
Also, are McDavid and Draisaitl really that bad defensively?
Also, I am a Rags fan, so are there any players in the lineup that are good analytically that most people don’t think of?(other than the obvious ones like Fox and Panarin).
When measuring expected goals, is a shot from the slot measured the same whether its Sidney Crosby or Jack Johnson? In other words is player quality taken into account?
Which, if any, Leafs/Marlies player was the most resistant to your methods but eventually came around and embraced them wholeheartedly?
What’s the best way to learn more about putting analytics to use, rather than just knowing what certain stats are?
Who's expected to provide more value over the next three years: Kadri or Kerfoot?
What was/is your top 3 for the 2018 Hart? Was Hall a deserving winner?
who is better between Matthews and eichel