The Atlantic Division looked like a distinct caste system in 2021-2022 with the top 4 teams among the best in the entire NHL while the bottom 4 teams were more than a few steps behind. Will the status quo prevail in 2022-2023 or are there teams that may cross the large chasm in the standings? Which teams are in the best position to improve their rosters over the summer as the offseason gets underway?
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Player Prognosis: Frank Vatrano – June 15, 2022
Frank Vatrano was dealt to the New York Rangers by the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline. After a deep playoff run with his new team, he heads for unrestricted free agency this summer. Let’s take a closer look at his performance in the 21/22 season and what he’s likely bring to the table next season.
Trade Check-in: Sam Reinhart (FLA) / Devon Levi+ (BUF)
The NHL entry draft is just over a month away. With it comes the possibility that we’ll see some significant trades. I’ll be checking in on some of the trades from the 2021 deadline before then. Today’s subject: the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres deal that sent Sam Reinhart to Florida.
Ousted in Round 2: What Happened?
In this post, we’ll take a look at the playoff performance of the teams ousted in the second round of the 21/22 playoffs. The postseason gives us incredibly small sample sizes, where puck luck and hot and cold streaks can really have an impact. I’ve already looked at the teams ousted in round 1, so the focus in this post is the four teams that lost out in the second round.
RFA Signing Check-in: Sam Bennett (FLA) – May 2022
In the FA signing series, we take an in depth look at a deal signed by a restricted or unrestricted free agent along with their performance since the deal and future projections. Today’s subject: Sam Bennett and the Florida Panthers.
Analyzing a Contender: 21/22 Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers were the first team to clinch their spot in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the Panthers roster to gain some insight into how they’ve built contender.
2022 Trade Deadline Tracker
deadline approaches. Check back for new updates as teams position themselves for the stretch run.
Biggest Surprises of the Season: 5v5 GF/60 Edition
We’re now well into the 21/22 NHL season and longer term trends are starting to show in each team’s performance. With model projections giving us a reference point for how strong each team’s even strength offense was expected to be, let’s take a look at which teams have fallen in line with the projections and which have surprised.
Biggest Surprises of the 21/22 Season: Point % Edition
We’re now well into the 21/22 NHL season and teams have generally settled into a pecking order in the standings. Some teams are performing as expected. Others are not. Let’s take a look at which teams have been the biggest surprises relative to the model projections so far this season in terms of overall performance.
Regular Season Brief: Nov 17
e’re now far enough into the season that we’re starting to the see the true strength of most teams. The bubble has burst on some teams who got off to hot starts, while others who started slow relative to expectations have started picking up points. Let’s take a look at the past week around the league.