TSN Hockey Analytics

NHL Analytics Consultant and Mississauga Steelheads Analytics Coordinator Zac Urback discusses player evaluation, Alex Nylander and Steven Stamkos. Regulars Travis Yost, James Mirtle and Scott Cullen chat about the return to form of Marc-Andre Fleury, the fall of Alex Semin, the dominance of a Predators defense pairing and the firing of Mike Johnston.

In the 9th episode of Season 2, Travis Yost returned to the show to shoot down the idea that the Oilers need to trade Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to fix their problems, Henrik Lundqvist giving the New York Rangers a fight against regression, if Mike Hoffman is the best Senator after Erik Karlsson; James Mirtle on if Steven Stamkos is replaceable, the outlook for James Reimer heading into free agency, if the NHL should limit the the 1st overall picks a team can have over a 5 year span, and if the Vancouver Canucks should blow their team up; Misha Donskov, manager of hockey operations, analytics and video also joined the show to explain how he parlays analytical information to a new group of coaches every 3-6 months, his experience working under the Hunters in the London Knights organization; TSN.ca's Scott Cullen on the high octane Dallas Stars, the surprising New Jersey Devils and if Braden Holtby is the best Canadian goaltender not named Price.

The Florida Panthers Director of Analytics, Brian Macdonald discusses his daily routine including data collection, analysis, coaches meetings, and more. How is Jaromir Jagr still spectacular at 43? How hard is it to predict the careers of youngsters like Aaron Ekblad, Aleksander Barkov and Nick Bjugstad? James Mirtle tells us which teams will fall out of the playoff picture, while Scott Cullen offers up his Q1 Awards.

Hockey Abstract Author Rob Vollman gives us an analytics history lesson alongside his opinion of ELCs, TSN's Travis Yost talks about the early success of Dan Bylsma's Buffalo Sabres, the Globe’s James Mirtle on two goal wonder Nazem Kadri, and TSN's Scott Cullen tells us more about underappreciated Senators winger Mike Hoffman.

Andy is back as Season 2 of TSN Hockey Analytics continues. James Mirtle discuses the rocky road in Colorado and the Maple Leafs youth movement, Travis Yost senses trouble in the nation's capital and the credibility of NHL.com's fancy stats, and goalie guru Kevin Woodley shares his thoughts on head trajectory, netminding metrics and more.

Dave McCarthy sits in for Andy as Season 2 of TSN Hockey Analytics continues. TSN's Travis Yost opens the show with NHLNumbers.com columnist and PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic, rock star James Mirtle on Nazem Kadri, and TSN's Scott Cullen tells us why he had so much faith in the Dallas Stars before the start of the season.

Andy McNamara returns to the show with Hamilton Bulldogs Analytics Consultant Domenic Galamini, Travis Yost chimes in with additional praise for Connor McDavid, James Mirtle discusses the Central Division’s hot start, and TSN’s Scott Cullen tells us just how good Colton Parayko has been for the Blues.

Sitting in for Andy McNamara, Dave McCarthy discusses the launch of LCG Analytics with Jen Lute Costella, Dan Girardi with Travis Yost, Patrick Roy’s analytical perspective with James Mirtle, and the ageless wonder that is Jaromir Jagr and the Vancouver Canucks with TSN’s Scott Cullen.

Summary: Hosted by Andy McNamara, Season 2 of TSN Hockey Analytics continues with Travis Yost discussing Tyson Barrie, James Mirtle on some early season surprises, TSN’s Scott Cullen on the Oilers and Jets, and former Toronto Maple Leaf Drake Berehowsky stops by to discuss his hockey analytics software - StatsTrack.