Arvind S

Total 560 Posts

What can we learn by examining the distribution of scoring

What we can learn from examining how scoring is distributed on the player level in the NHL.

From the Branches: Clawing back

The Sharks show up to the Cup Final

Prospect depth doesn't mean Leafs shouldn't trade down at the draft

Three reasons why trading down remains efficient, regardless of the health of your prospect system

From the Branches: Die another day

The Marlies stave off elimination, plus other links to start your weekend

From the Branches: Poor Starts

Kick off your weekend with a nice helping of links

Exploring the distributions of shot rates

How shot rates are distributed at the team level, and the relationship between suppression and generation.

From the Branches: Withdrawal Symptoms

After a night of no hockey, we get to see the Blues take on the Sharks on Sunday. Read a collection of links to help you prepare

What do we know about John Chayka?

Exploring the information available about hockey's new wunderkind

From the Branches: From Belarus(sia) with love

Finish off your weekend with a helping of links.

From the Branches: It's been one week since you looked at me

Come celebrate the one week anniversary of the Leafs getting Auston Matthews (probably), and kick off the weekend in style

Addition of Matthews no reason to move Nylander to the wing

It's tempting to say that the team should move their star Swedish prospect to the wing to make room for Auston Matthews. I disagree.

What's the worst case outcome for the draft lottery?

We rank a lottery win for all 14 teams from best to worst.

Saturday FTB: Find me where the Wild Kings are

I couldn't work any other team names into a pun headline

Leafs sign Morgan Rielly to six-year contract worth $5M annually

The Leafs lock up their young starlet on defense to a long term deal.

NHL Central Scouting releases final draft rankings

A strong year for Europe-based skaters sees them dominate at the top

From the Branches: Fin(n)ish Line

The Leafs look to increase their chance of a Finn by failing to win.

Leafs 4 - Flyers 3 (OT) : Toronto wins game, annoys fans

Both fanbases walk away upset.

Anatomy of a Goal: Nylander Dances Around Detroit

How Nylander capitalized on Wings' mistakes for a highlight reel assist.

It was 4-1 (Happy Ending Version): Ducks (5) vs Leafs (6) - OT

A crazy game ends with the Leafs grabbing a two points from the heavily favoured Ducks.

Leafs 4, Sabres 1: The First of Many Firsts

Marincin with his first of the year, Michalek with his first as a Leaf, and Nylander with his first multi-point night lead the Buds to victory.

Draft Probability Calculator Code (Python)

Free for you to download and use in any way

From the Branches: Shining Stars

Open your weekend with a helping of links from various sources.

From the Branches: Classy

The Leafs get a rare win to kick off the workweek.

From The Branches: Spring into step

The pleasant March weather reflects spirits in Leafs nation, as the kids continue to show their stuff
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