‘ve been checking in on some of the more prominent free agent signings from last offseason to see how they are performing with their new teams. Today, we’ll check in on Zach Hyman.
Analysis
Trade Check-in: Brenden Dillon (WPG) / Picks (WSH) (Dec 2021)
e Winnipeg Jets set out to revamp their defense corps this past offseason, bringing in a couple of D-men by trade. Brenden Dillon was one such addition, coming over from Washington for a package of draft picks. Let’s take a look at the early returns on the trade.
Assessing Pick and Prospect Value
player value based on their 5v5 Impact and Part 2 looked at cap efficiency and contract expiry status. If you missed them, you can find them at the links below. Now, we need to tackle the value of prospects and draft picks to complete the NHL asset value picture.
Assessing Player Value Part 2: Other Factors
In a previous post, I looked at the overall value of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders in the context of all players on NHL full strength rosters. That initial assessment was based solely on player impact, yet there are other considerations in a salary cap league. In this post, we’ll look at two major factors that modify player value.
Trade Check-in: Keith / Jones – EDM / CHI (Dec 2021)
en Holland famously (or infamously?) stated that the Oilers needed more “greybeards” following last seasons playoff exit. This past offseason, they parted with young defensemen Ethan Bear and Caleb Jones in separate trades and brought in some more experienced defenesmen. I’ve already checked in the Bear trade this season and today we’ll take a look at the Jones trade that brought Duncan Keith to Edmonton.
Assessing Player Value
Add in supply and demand, where higher impact players are harder to find, and using the same average Impact/ $1M across the board to assess cap efficiency is not ideal. In this post, we’ll explore a new method of calculating value that gives some consideration to player impact.
Regular Season Brief: Dec 8
Let’s take a look around the league at team performance over the past week and the updated full season standings projections.
Season Performance Report: Montreal Canadiens (Dec 2021)
In the Season Performance Report, we’ll look at the performance of one team for the current season considering both team level results and individual player impacts. The results will provide a picture how the current team is performing relative to the league and relative to expectations, providing a key input for an Armchair GM Plan. Let’s take a look at the Montreal Canadiens season so far.
Regular Season Brief: Dec 1
Let’s take a look around the league at team performance over the past week, along with updated projected standings.
UFA Signing Check-in: David Savard – MTL (Nov 2021)
With Shea Weber sidelined for at least the entire 21/22 season due to injury, the Montreal Canadiens looked to shore up their blueline during the 2021 offseason. They signed UFA David Savard, fresh off a Stanley Cup win with the Tampa Bay Lightning, to a four year deal. Let’s take a look at the early returns.