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GLENDALE, AZ – MARCH 01: Paul Bissonnette #12 of the Phoenix Coyotes watches from the bench during the NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Jobing.com Arena on March 1, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Flames defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Paul Bissonnette doesn’t see the value in advanced stats

During a mailbag for the Players’ Tribune, Ontario Reign forward Paul Bissonnette made it perfectly clear where he stands on analytics, and their usefulness in the NHL when asked about the topic. The enforcer doesn’t seem to think they’re useful. “So now you have all these bottom-feeder teams handing over boatloads of money and influence […]

DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 29: Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Dallas Stars deflects a shot on goal against Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers in the second period at American Airlines Center on December 29, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

How many NHL games have ended in a shootout this season?

If you’re opposed to the shootout and you want some additional ammunition for your argument to abolish the skills competition, you’re going to love this article. After all of the games were complete on December 30th, a total of 81 games on the NHL calendar were ended in a shootout. This boils down to 14.9% of […]

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How are the Winnipeg Jets winning games?

Coming into the season, expectations were low for the Winnipeg Jets. They weren’t expected to be as bad as a club like Edmonton or Buffalo, but with very little improvement over the summer, and a roster riddled with flaws, it was expected to be the usual business in Winnipeg. Yet, as we near the calendar turning […]

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 18: Nationals Park is transformed into a hockey rink December 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. The 2015 NHL Winter Classic will take place in Nationals Park on New Year’s Day with the Washington Capitals playing the Chicago Blackhawks. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Report: Glare may force NHL to push back start time of Winter Classic

The 2015 Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals in Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm EST. This time may end up being pushed back an hour or two because the glare on the ice may be too strong at the current scheduled puck drop. 2:45 and the sun glare is […]

skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 19, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Lightning 3-2 in the shootout.

Jaromir Jagr would have no problem being traded

The New Jersey Devils are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and it’s clear the club will be sellers this season. One of the assets the Devils could safely part with is 42-year-old Jaromir Jagr. The veteran is under contract this year for $3.5 million and the Devils would be wise to pick […]

Hockey Fights of the Week: 12/22 – 12/28

Happy Holidays! The NHL’s Christmas break resulted in a small sample of fights to choose from, but we think there’s still some strong ones in this week’s batch. Is our top fight in this week’s installment a Fight of the Year candidate? You be the judge. 5. Kyle Chipchura (ARI) vs Steve Pinizzotto (EDM) – […]

Which NHL teams are the most likely to have prolonged hot and cold streaks?

In our weekly NHL Analytics Power Rankings at Puck Drunk Love, we see which teams are the best based on puck possession, zone time, goal differential and luck. However some teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks defy these rankings and despite poor analytics they continue to win games. How are they able […]

NHL Analytics Power Rankings: 12/29

What goes into this ranking? Shot attempts for percentage, offensive/defensive zone starts, goals for percentage and puck luck are the elements of this analytic power ranking. Last week’s NHL Analytics Power Rankings on Puck Drunk Love can be found here. Keep in mind that based on the 2013-14 NHL season, 13 out of 16 playoff teams […]

Report: Avalanche looking to trade Ryan O’Reilly

The Colorado Avalanche are reportedly shopping around Ryan O’Reilly and are looking to acquire defensive help. This report falls squarely in the “rumor” department, but it’s worth discussing considering the skill involved in a potential deal and the fact O’Reilly was at the center of several trade rumors during his contract dispute this summer. The […]

Jack Edwards freaks out after officials miss the puck going out of bounds

The Boston Bruins were awful on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the most discussed point will be a blown call by the officials. The puck was shot out of bounds and into the netting above the boards with time ticking down in the second period. Boston announcer Jack Edwards was under the impression […]

Nail Yakupov comments on trade rumors and the sad state of the Oilers

Nail Yakupov recently gave an interview over on Championat.com regarding trade rumors and the sorry state of the Edmonton Oilers. The interview was translated over on The Hockey Writers, and though the interpretation isn’t perfect, it reveals Yakupov’s opinion on his team’s disappointing 2014-15.

Devils unveil unique coaching by committee situation

Shortly after the New Jersey Devils fired head coach Pete DeBoer, the attention soon shifted to potential replacements for the vacated position. Scott Stevens and Adam Oates were a couple of the names discussed, but the Devils opted to go in a new direction. They hired both men. The club also announced that GM Lou Lamoriello […]

Top-10 posts on PDL in 2014

It’s been an exciting year of growth on PDL. The 2014 calendar year saw some big stories, a ton of analysis and even more videos and GIFs. As we prepare our content calendar for the new year ahead, we take a moment to look back and reflect on the year that was. Which stories were […]

Mike Yeo blames the Wild for not having a “winner’s attitude”

The Minnesota Wild are 3-4-3 over their last 10 games and they’re slowly sinking in the Central Division. Problem areas exist all over the ice for the Wild, but to date, head coach Mike Yeo has publicly absorbed the blame. That all changed in an interview following his team’s loss at home to the Philadelphia […]

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Arizona Coyotes experiencing serious buyer’s remorse with Mike Smith

To say that this season has been a disappointment for the Arizona Coyotes would be a tremendous understatement. Assuming things continue at their current pace, this is a team that will likely continue to battle it out with the likes of the Edmonton Oilers to stay out of the Western Conference cellar, a far cry from where this team […]

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