How NHL Teams Really Use Analytics
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Statistician and sports analytics researcher Tyrel Stokes joins Wharton Moneyball to break down how NHL teams are using advanced analytics, tracking data, and predictive models to evaluate players, understand playoff performance, and gain an edge on the ice. The conversation explores expected goals models, puck tracking, AI in sports analytics, and why hockey may be entering a new era of data driven decision making.
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Brief Summary
Tyrell Stokes discusses hockey analytics, playoff unpredictability, and the role of data in team strategies on Wharton Moneyball.
Key points
- Welcome to Wharton Moneyball. Join Cade Massey and his collaborators for an hour of sports analytics.
- Introducing Tyrell Stokes. Tyrell Stokes, a sharp hockey analyst, joins the show to discuss the playoffs.
- The Cruelty of NHL Playoffs. Tyrell Stokes shares insights on the unpredictable nature of playoff outcomes.
- The Value of Off-Puck Behavior. Understanding off-puck activities is crucial for evaluating player contributions in hockey.
- Hawkeye Data Revolution. The introduction of Hawkeye data is set to transform hockey analytics significantly.
- Tyrell Stokes on McDavid's Future. Tyrell discusses the future of McDavid and the Oilers' prospects in the playoffs.
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Episode highlights
- Introducing Tyrell StokesTyrell Stokes, a sharp hockey analyst, joins the show to discuss the playoffs.0:41May 13, 2026
- The Cruelty of NHL PlayoffsTyrell Stokes shares insights on the unpredictable nature of playoff outcomes.“NHL playoffs is really one of the cruelest of playoff series across sports.”2:34May 13, 2026
- The Value of Off-Puck BehaviorUnderstanding off-puck activities is crucial for evaluating player contributions in hockey.“That’s shockingly high percentage for off-puck behavior.”21:47May 13, 2026
- Hawkeye Data RevolutionThe introduction of Hawkeye data is set to transform hockey analytics significantly.“We’re about to get Hawkeye data.”26:06May 13, 2026
- Tyrell Stokes on McDavid's FutureTyrell discusses the future of McDavid and the Oilers' prospects in the playoffs.“I think they took a step back this year, but...”29:44May 13, 2026
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