On Advanced Stats and Short Series Variance
Why aren't possession numbers matching up with actual performance? Explaining the variance associated with a short series and why advanced stats still matter.
Why aren't possession numbers matching up with actual performance? Explaining the variance associated with a short series and why advanced stats still matter.
Looking at Corsi/Fenwick, zone starts and match-ups from Game 1.
Because sometimes you need to be around familiar faces, right?
Looking at zone starts and match-ups from Game 1.
In a surprise move that isn't all that surprising, the CBC picked up Leafs/Bruins and Senators/Canadiens, leaving Canucks/Sharks for TSN.
Finally, we have our answer. The San Jose Sharks lost to the Los Angeles Kings tonight and will face the Vancouver Canucks in round 1 of the 2013 NHL Playoffs. The last time the Canucks and Sharks...
We will be serving up lots of different material over the next while, yes including a rosterbation thread. So now that our beloved Canucks have been eliminated....
There's not much left to say really. Either way, it's going to something to watch.
The quest begins, and it's time to put away your tears and anguish. The Canucks and Kings clash in Game 1 tonight, and the Brunch unveils it's Playoff Battle Hymn from ZIMMERS HOLE! A new year, and new dragons to slay...
Reflecting on a Regular Season of Ambivalence; or, Thank Goodness it’s Finally the Playoffs
Let's examine the Los Angeles ranks to better understand what lies ahead. To assist us in scouting the enemy it's only natural we employ the help of of the world's great super agent, Duchess (a.k.a. Sterling Malory Archer).
As we do every year as a public service to you sexy readers, we'll dust off the old fan map just in case you aren't privileged enough to live in the lower mainland and instead need to track down fellow fans in whatever nook and cranny of the world you lay your head down in at night.
NHL releases the 1st round schedule for the Canucks-Kings playoff matchup.
No one wants a piece of St. Louis nor the loser of Detroit/Chicago/Nashville slap fight so the team from the clown horn division - the one where Luongo is the goalie and the leading scorer is counting purple elephants - is the preferred opponent.
By my fake wrist watch the playoffs are a little less than a month away, so let's ignore the slow Bataan Death March of another off day and wildly speculate as to our future.
Vancouver's goal highlight reel from the final round? Torres, Burrows and, well, just watch those two over and over again.
Vancouver took a step back from their strong play in front of Luongo during the second round, but their defensive mistakes could be ignored in what was their best offensive round of the playoffs.
The best way to mourn a death is to remember the good times..
Henry Rollins used to say "Does my ass look big in this state of the union address?" when he'd discuss his cringing embarrassment whenever President Bush would speak publicly. This morning I kept returning to a similar phrase: "Does my ass look big in this NHL team?"
Most of this core is locked up and we have some kids chomping at the bit. The future is bright, they can rise from the ashes. But for now it feels hollow and it'll be a long road to redemption...
On the eve of Game 7, a painful anniversary
On the ground in Vancouver - Images and video from the Game 5 street celebrations
On the ground in Vancouver: Days 2 & 3
Smithers, home of Dan Hamhuis, is getting more festive by the moment
The NHL has suspended Aaron Rome four games for his hit last night on Nathan Horton, thereby assuring the depth defenseman is done for the season. Earlier today it was announced that Horton, who has been released from the hospital, is also out for the series.
A look at some of the behind the scenes action at the Stanley Cup Finals from a fan's perspective. Join us as we take you inside the Canucks' quest for the Cup.