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March 1, 2010

Behind The Net: 2010 Olympic Recap

by Gabriel Desjardins

How did the 2010 Olympics fare in comparison to previous international hockey events, who has overachieved and underachieved in the tournament the past fourteen years, and in hindsight did the best team win the Gold in Vancouver based on how each team performed?

December 9, 2009

Behind The Net: Shootouts – Where in the World is Gary Bettman?

by Gabriel Desjardins

Shootouts, which are a lot more random than most suspect, could be ruining the competitiveness of the NHL by giving teams incentives for dragging games on as long as possible.

October 7, 2009

Behind The Net: A Basic Goaltending Model

by Gabriel Desjardins

Using a new goaltending model, who are the best goalies in the game?

September 25, 2009

Behind The Net: The Value of a Wide-Open Shot

by Gabriel Desjardins

Can we properly value defense by comparing shooting percentages in the shootout with shooting percentages at even-strength and on special teams?

September 17, 2009

Behind The Net: Shot Quality – Defensemen vs Forwards

by Gabriel Desjardins

Is there a difference in the quality of shots taken between forwards and defensemen?

August 26, 2009

Behind The Net: Junior Hockey Quality of Competition

by Gabriel Desjardins

Looking at junior hockey career usage and a players' quality of competition can go a long way in explaining why John Tavares will have a vastly different, and much more successful career, than another former OHL player, Rob Schremp.

August 19, 2009

Behind The Net: Shot Quality and the Minnesota Wild

by Gabriel Desjardins

Is Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom truly an exceptional talent, or does he benefit from facing lower quality shots as the result of either above average defensemen or a good defensive strategy from former head coach Jacques Lemaire?


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