Analysis

The Bruins' aggressive forecheck is just one reason the Leafs are out-matched against the Bruins, but let's take a closer look.

In response to demand for more systems analysis, what follows is a look at the most popular power play system in the NHL.

The Leafs are known for defensive collapses and collapsing defensively. Both may be the result of coaching strategies. I promise that this post contains no advanced stats.

The Leafs (and Randy Carlyle) may have the worst top 6 C selection of any NHL franchise - but Nazem Kadri could be the solution to that problem. *Updated with FANCY NEW NUMBERS*

The Leafs goaltending is the main reason they're winning hockey games (so far).

If you don't like the look of the Leafs' Corsi and Fenwick numbers from last season, the Leafs' actual time on attack is unlikely to impress you.

What trends can we draw out of the SV% data we have since 1984

An attempt to fix a fundamental flaw in a counting stat the advanced stat community has looked down on a for a while

What did Ricardo uncover with his Grit Index? Let's find out!

What sort of range of production makes sense for the Leafs incoming $5.25 mill a year "saviour"?

How can dCorsi help us identify player comparables?

The 2nd part of the analysis of SDI v2.1 discusses specific outcomes for the Leafs, shows you the top players from the past 6 years, and links to the data set for the entire NHL for you to explore for yourself.

The continuing evolution of the Shut Down Index is broken down in this series of postings explaining the analytics at work in assessing defenders.

Breaking down the frequency of attacking zone shifts of various lengths.

What numbers really matter when you're worrying about the success of your team?

The joke is that they sincerely think Tyler Bozak is worth $5 million per year... no seriously... they do... I'm not kidding.

With their final pick of the 2013 Draft the Leafs selected this speedy Swedish winger

The Leafs have selected PEI Rocket goaltender Antoine Bibeau with their 4th selection of the 2013 Draft

The Leafs selected a Swiss RW who needs to fill out in the 5th round

What drove the Leafs to select unheralded youngster Verhaeghe in the 3rd round?

With the 21st overall pick the Leafs drafted Frederik Gauthier of the Rismouski Oceanic

The Jonathan Bernier trade is being touted as an upgrade in net. Is it one?

Either Dave Nonis is crazy, or Nick Kypreos is, or The Fans are, or all 3.

Recording time on attack suggests that the Leafs weren't really that close to winning their most recent playoff series.

This posting is a response to a comment left on another Leafs blog. If you dislike stats or numbers it might not be for you... but read it anyway.