How NHL Teams Really Use Analytics

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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.

ABOUT THE PODCAST Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

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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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