Currency is not a friend of Canadian NHL teams.  All teams in Canada have to pay all of their expenses (particularly) player salaries in American funds, however they only generate revenues in Canadian currency.  This puts all Canadian teams at a disadvantage, as really, they’re paying more than what one may expect.  However, as we … Continue reading Payrolls from a Canadian perspective

Something a lot of analysts tend to mull over these days is shots on goal.  Last week, we looked at shots for, this week shots against.  The main question here is are shots allowed that important?  Everyone knows this is the case for New Jersey, but does that mean that this is the case for … Continue reading Shots allowed-big deal or not?

One of the more debated subjects in the NHL today is shots on goal.  Does the team with the most shots on goal in a game have the best chance at winning?  Some say yes, others say no, bringing up the debate what’s better, quality or quantity?  Furthermore, are total shots on goal even that … Continue reading What’s better, quality or quantity?

It’s the 3rd period, and your favourite team is up by a goal.  Are you confident or not?  Whether you actually are or not depends on firstly who your favourite team is, and whether they outscore their opponent, or get outscored in the 3rd.  If you’re a fan on the Montreal Canadiens, there isn’t much … Continue reading 3rd period scoring, who’s worst and who’s first?

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We as Canadians proclaim ourselves as the hockey mecca of the world, and for good reason, as our Olympic Gold in 2002 would attest. However, it doesn’t seem as if the general managers of the National Hockey League would agree to that, as this season, there is the lowest percentage of Canadian-born players in the … Continue reading The demographics of the NHL

The following players were unrestricted free agents as of July 1, 2003.  Those who have signed with a new team are indicated under their old team, as well as their new team.  Those who were UFA’s that re-signed with their original team are not on this list. ANAHEIM: Out Denny Lambert, (RET) Fredrik Olausson, (SWE), … Continue reading 2003 Unrestricted Free Agent List

Last week, we analyzed whether it was such a big deal for a team to get the first goal.  This week, the follow-up:  Is it the end of the world if you DON’T score first?  Judging by the figures shown last week, one would think so, with just a handful of teams below .500 when … Continue reading If you don’t score first, can you still win?