This is part six of a multi-part series tackling the nitty-gritty of hockey’s newest statistics. Episodes will be released every Wednesday. Coming up next week Micah Blake McCurdy.
Check out Episode 1: Goaltender Statistics with Ian Fleming here
Check out Episode 2: Data Visualization with Sean Tierney here
Check out Episode 3: Tactics and Video with Rachel Doerrie here
Check out Episode 4: Professional Analytics with Matt Cane here
Check out Episode 5: the Passing Project with Ryan Stimson here
Check out Episode 6: WAR with DTMAboutHeart here
What is K?
Similar to last episode’s WAR discussion, K is a single statistic developed by Manny. Rather than comparing players to replacement level, it compares them to the average player. You can read up on it in full here, or listen to the episode for the quick and dirty.
Corisca
Corsica.Hockey is the best hockey statistics website out there, and running it is a thankless job, that Manny has done tirelessly. We chat briefly about updates and the future of the site.
Emmanuel Perry
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Colton Praill
I host my own radio show across Manitoba, CA. When I’m not regaling you with whimsical stories, I’m writing, podcasting, or lamenting the woes of Arsenal, Detroit Lions, and Ottawa Senators fandom.
Nick Seguin
A brand marketer by day, a writer by night. Nick is a lover of all things hockey and a die hard fan of the Detroit Red Wings. With contributions to multiple blogs, Nick is continuing to marry his two passions: writing and hockey.
Graham Anderson
I’m a recent Brock University grad and a huge Blue Jays and Wild fan. I spent two years in the UK and am happy to be back in London Ontario for the 2016-17 MLB playoffs and NHL season.
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