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The Amazing Longevity Of Jaromir Jagr

It’s not often that a player is still a desired commodity days after his 43rd birthday, but that’s precisely what Jaromir Jagr, who was traded from the New Jersey Devils to the Florida Panthers on Thursday, appears to be. Despite recent frustrations over his playing time with New Jersey, Jagr could prove to be a […]

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What The #FancyStats Say About NHL Trade-Deadline Targets

In hockey’s burgeoning analytics movement, much of the emphasis has been on which teams can control possession of the puck. As a natural offshoot, analysts have looked for players who are associated with increased possession by their teams when they’re on the ice (relative to when they’re on the bench). With that in mind — […]

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What The #FancyStats Say About NHL Trade-Deadline Targets

In hockey’s burgeoning analytics movement, much of the emphasis has been on which teams can control possession of the puck. As a natural offshoot, analysts have looked for players who are associated with increased possession by their teams when they’re on the ice (relative to when they’re on the bench). With that in mind — […]

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Martin Brodeur’s Legacy, By The Numbers

St. Louis Blues goaltender Martin Brodeur, who retired Tuesday, is a sure first-ballot Hall of Famer, having backstopped the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cups while setting the all-time record for most goaltending victories. He was also arguably the best puck-handling goaltender ever, inspiring subsequent goalies to leave the crease so often the NHL […]

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Martin Brodeur’s Legacy, By The Numbers

St. Louis Blues goaltender Martin Brodeur, who retired Tuesday, is a sure first-ballot Hall of Famer, having backstopped the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cups while setting the all-time record for most goaltending victories. He was also arguably the best puck-handling goaltender ever, inspiring subsequent goalies to leave the crease so often the NHL […]

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