Posts By Sean Tierney
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One TimersNHL Free Agent frenzy: The worst signings so far
After a couple of days of NHL free agency, the dust has mostly settled and the free agent signings have slowed to...
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One TimersNHL Free Agent frenzy: The best signings so far
This year, NHL free agent frenzy lived up to the hype. After a wild first hour of the free agent signing period,...
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NWHLNWHL Advanced Stats: Pride Dominating Possession Battle
The National Women’s Hockey League is a highly progressive league. New Year’s Eve day, the Boston Pride will play an outdoor exhibition...
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Toronto Maple LeafsStats Tell the Real James Reimer Story
As many Ontario towns watched Santa Claus parade through their streets on Saturday, the James Reimer bandwagon was the day’s most watched...
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One TimersVisualizing NHL Goalie Data
Over the past year, I’ve fallen in love with Hero charts. Created by Domenic Galamini, these advanced stats graphics present a snapshot of...
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One TimersUsing Advanced Stats to Classify NHL Defenseman Types
A while ago, I wrote on offensive types for NHL centres and wingers (here and here). I used assists and goals per...
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One TimersEmerging Hockey Stats Community Shares Findings at RITHAC
On Saturday, October 10th, some of hockey’s best statistical thinkers gathered in Rochester, New York to share their current research. And, as...
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One TimersVollman’s Hockey Abstract 2015 Update: Spanning Hockey Analytics with Easy Prose
In short, this isn’t intended to be a comprehensive analysis in its own right, but rather one that can be combined with...
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Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs Set to Prep Vets for Cup Contenders
2014-15 Retrospective Even when they’re losing, the Toronto Maple Leafs never take a year off. Last season included a hot streak that...
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Ottawa SenatorsOttawa Senators Look To Build on the Streak
2014-15 Retrospective There were a lot of great storylines for the Ottawa Senators in 2014-15. They engaged in a memorable first round...
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One TimersInterview With NHL Armchair GM: Search for a CapGeek Heir
This week, Sean Tierney had the chance to catch up with Ian Logie, the man behind the new NHL salary cap and...
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![February 20 2015: Toronto Maple Leafs Right Wing Phil Kessel (81) [4976] in the third period of a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Carolina defeated Toronto 2-1.](https://d3d2maoophos6y.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2015/08/31151112/DCS150220031_TOR_at_CAR.jpg)
One TimersNHL Analytics: Classifying Offensive Wing Types
Recently, I proposed using league averages in goals per 60 minutes and assists per 60 minutes to add a wrinkle to the...
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One TimersUsing Advanced Stats to Classify NHL Center Types
When it comes to advanced stats and player evaluation, Domenic Galamini is a big deal. The McMaster University student is the creator...
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One TimersThe Best NHL Team Money Can Buy
What’s the best possible team you can build in the salary cap world? This week, multi-site contributor Ryan Fancey took a shot...
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One TimersNHL Draft Analysis: Finding 500-Game Players
This is part of a series of draft analysis pieces based on a look at team draft results between 2000-2012. For a...
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Carolina HurricanesRoom for Hanifin: Hurricanes Will Trust an Underrated Blue Line
Ron Francis doesn’t seem worried. The Carolina Hurricanes’ GM has fielded questions about his blue line for much of the offseason. Luke Decock...
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One TimersNHL Draft Analysis: Finding 100-Game Players
My deep dive on the draft came about like this. The Maple Leafs hired long-time New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello...
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Toronto Maple LeafsLou Lamoriello Brings Balance to the Maple Leafs’ Management Team
Welcome to the fishbowl, Lou Lamoriello. In the flurry of inspired roster and organizational changes, the Toronto Maple Leafs spent the early...
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One TimersInterview with CapFriendly: Searching for a CapGeek Heir
In an on-going look at the NHL salary cap sites that are working to replace CapGeek, Sean Tierney had the opportunity to...
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Boston BruinsBrett Connolly – The Boston Bruins’ Forgotten Man
During his first practice as a new member of the Boston Bruins, Brett Connolly‘s season was almost lost. The right winger had...
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Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs Advanced Stats: Profiling the New Guys
The Toronto Maple Leafs tackled this year’s free agent frenzy with a new approach. Armed with advanced stats people throughout the organization,...
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One TimersInterview with Hockey’s Cap: Searching for a CapGeek Heir
This week, Sean Tierney has the opportunity to exchange emails with Jamie Davis, co-creator of HockeysCap.com. Davis answers questions on the armchair...