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HP: Season's biggest surprises/disappointments so far

Hockey Prospectus looks back at their preseason projections to try and get a handle on who has exceeded expectations (Tim Thomas) and who has fallen way short (Jason Pominville).

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NHL 2011-12 Season Preview - Ranking the top 10 projected breakout players

Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by picking this season's top 10 projected breakout candidates, headlined by David Booth of the Florida Panthers.

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NHL 2011-12 Season Preview - Ranking the top 10 projected player regressions

Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by picking this season's top 10 projected regression candidates, topped by Vezina and Conn Smythe winner Tim Thomas, who is unlikely to sustain his...

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Anaheim Ducks may get worse before getting better - NHL

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus writes that the Anaheim Ducks have gotten off to a franchise-worst start largely because they are one of the worst teams in the NHL at controlling the puck. Can a new...

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New York Rangers lead second-half slump candidates - NHL

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus examines the NHL's teams least likely to sustain their first-half success and finds the NHL-leading New York Rangers at the top of the list.

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NHL - Trade deadline moves for Red Wings, Blackhawks, Blues, Predators, Blue...

As teams approach the NHL trade deadline, even top contenders like the Red Wings are looking for help. Hockey Prospectus examines how they can do so and what the rest of the Central division will do...

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NHL - Dustin Penner tops best offseason signings of 2012

Rob Vollman polls the NHL stats community to see which summer signings rated as the league's best bargains.

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NHL - Dennis Wideman tops worst summer signings of 2012

Rob Vollman polls the NHL stats community to see which summer signings rated as the league's worst contracts handed out this offseason.

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NHL -- Ranking the top 10 most impressive early-season players

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the 10 most impressive NHL players so far this season, highlighting skaters who have made big contributions despite challenging roles. Buffalo forward Thomas...

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NHL -- Ranking the top 10 most disappointing skaters

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the skaters with the 10 most disappointing starts to the season. Alex Ovechkin tops the list.

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NHL - Trade deadline fixes for Blackhawks, Red Wings, Blues, Predators and...

Hockey Prospectus provides a potential trade for each Central Division team that could help upgrade its roster at the trade deadline.

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NHL - Trade deadline moves for the Wild, Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Avalanche

Hockey Prospectus provides a potential trade for each Northwest Division team that could help upgrade its roster at the trade deadline.

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NHL - Trade deadline additions could cost Pittsburgh Penguins down the line

The Penguins added a ton of talent for their 2013 Cup run, but Rob Vollman writes that it came with a steep cost in terms of projected future production.

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2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs - Toronto Maple Leafs helped, New Jersey Devils...

The Leafs owe the end of their lengthy playoff drought to the puck luck gods, and the Devils could have been contenders ... if they'd had more time.

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2013 NHL Offseason - Michal Rozsival leads best bargain buys to date

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the best bargain buys to date in free agency, with Chicago Blackhawks D-man Michael Rozsival leading the way.

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2013 NHL Offseason - Matt Cooke leads best bargain buys to date

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the best bargain buys to date in free agency, with Minnesota Wild winger Matt Cooke leading the way.

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2013 NHL Offseason - Nathan Horton tops list of riskiest free agents

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the five riskiest free agents of the offseason. Nathan Horton, who signed a 7-year, $31.7 contract with Columbus, tops the list.

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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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Coaching changes this early in season are mistake -- NHL

Think a midseason coaching change will solve your team's problems? Think again, says Rob Vollman.

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How teams can improve their possession numbers, Corsi - NHL

Why is puck possession such an important metric? What are some teams doing to specifically improve? Rob Vollman answers each question based on the latest metrics.

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