Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) I like to fade defensemen in fantasy hockey drafts, much like I fade goalies (the “Zero-G” strategy popularized by Nate here at Apples & Ginos). In this article I will very briefly set out some data that shows why I like this strategy. Before getting into that, though, I’ll mention thatContinue reading “Thoughts On Drafting Defensemen”
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More Playoff Streaming Suggestions
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) In this week’s article I will once again suggest some streaming options based on recommendations made by the 18_SKATERS_BOT at 18skaters.com. I restricted last week’s streaming suggestions to skaters who were on a roster in less than 30% of Yahoo leagues. For this week’s article I’m going to cut that down toContinue reading “More Playoff Streaming Suggestions”
More Streaming Suggestions From A Robot
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) It’s go time in fantasy hockey. The playoffs have arrived in most leagues and the only thing that matters is getting a W right now. With that in mind, this week’s article is going to be more “traditional” than most of my work here at Apples & Ginos. I’m simply going to offerContinue reading “More Streaming Suggestions From A Robot”
Potential IPP Rebounds
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) In this article I’m going to look at skaters who have a high on-ice goals rate with a low individual points percentage (or “IPP”). In other words, I’m looking for skaters who were on the ice when lots of goals were scored but they received a point on a small percentageContinue reading “Potential IPP Rebounds”
Regression Is Coming
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) In this article I’m going to talk about skaters who scored either too many or too few goals during the last 20 team games. WARNING: I’ve got bad news about one of your favourite skaters (probably). I also have some good news. Let’s get into it. Regression – What Are We Talking AboutContinue reading “Regression Is Coming”
Early 2023 Expected Goals Leaders
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) This week I’m going to discuss the skaters who have the most expected goals since the start of 2023. I think most readers will be surprised by a few of the names. Let’s take a look. Expected Goals Since January 1, 2023 The plot below has a couple of features thatContinue reading “Early 2023 Expected Goals Leaders”
Skater Projections All-Stars
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) This week I’m doing something different than my “typical” A&G article. There won’t be any charts or plots that explore interesting skater data here. Instead, I’m going to talk about some of the skaters climbing my personal skater projections, focusing on skaters who I think might surprise some people. I won’tContinue reading “Skater Projections All-Stars”
Kirby Dach And Other Rising Scorers
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) This week I’m taking another look at skaters who are under the age of 24 and have some “breakout” goal scoring potential. Let’s go. Under-24 Skaters With A Rising Scoring Metric The skaters in the plot below are all under age-24. They’re ranked according to their improvement in a metric thatContinue reading “Kirby Dach And Other Rising Scorers”
Biggest Regression Candidates
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, patreon.com/18skaters) In this article I’m going to talk about the skaters who have scored either too many or too few goals during the last 20 team games. WARNING: I’ve got bad news about one of your favourite skaters (probably). I also have some good news. Let’s get into it. Regression – What Are WeContinue reading “Biggest Regression Candidates”
Trade Target: Jack Hughes
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) The inspiration for this article came when I updated my skater projections the other day. I noticed that an intriguing skater has emerged as a potential Round-1 selection in some fantasy hockey drafts. It wasn’t Jason Robertson or Tage Thompson, though both of those skaters are rising in my projections. No, it wasContinue reading “Trade Target: Jack Hughes”
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