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August 26, 2025

Dubas on Twitter, analytics, and intelligent women

August 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I see value in people that haven’t been fully immersed in the culture and that think differently and don’t have thought processes ingrained totally from the beginning.”

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August 18, 2025

Domi soaks up NHL lessons "like a sponge"

August 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Guys like Cammalleri, and P.K. Subban, and Seguin. You just see how hard they really work in the off-season to stay where they are and continue to get better."

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August 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 14, 2025

Doughty: Gaborik 'fit right in' with Kings

August 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"From playing against Gabby in the past, and stuff like that, he seemed like he was kind of looking for opportunities. Kind of cheating, in ways. But really, it’s just him being smart."

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August 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 13, 2025

Babcock has "a real presence in the room"

August 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“He’s very inclusive of the video coach and wants to know everything."

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August 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 13, 2025

Leaner, faster Eberle: "I've never felt better"

August 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“By not going to the worlds, I had an extra month to train and correct my body. I feel better than I ever have before."

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August 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 13, 2025

Modin: Blue Jackets found their identity

August 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The team has lots of young talented players with limited experience that played big roles during the Pittsburgh series. Going through that will make them stronger both as individuals and as a team.”

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August 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 11, 2025

Boyle: "Islanders came out of the blue"

August 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The Islanders came out of the blue; I had no say. Not to sound cocky, but I had plenty of options.''

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August 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 09, 2025

EA Sports NHL 15 player ratings

August 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

See the Top 50 overall NHL 15 players, along with the Top 5 at each position.

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August 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 08, 2025

Oilers' Eakins hopeful on analytics front

August 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“So I’ve got a lot of time for the analytics. I believe it’s something you have to consider. Why you would not consider it in your decision process baffles me."

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August 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 08, 2025

Spezza "was phenomenal in the locker room"

August 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's in a fantasy baseball league with the 23 and 20 year olds, so it shows his range as a leader, just to stay involved in the locker room."

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August 07, 2025

Hextall on Timonen, MDZ, cap, analytics & trades.

August 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think this summer has been a shocking experience for him."

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August 07, 2025

Francis: Eric Staal must be Canes' hardest-working guy

August 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He’s got to be in on the forecheck, he’s got to backcheck and he’s got to compete and battle hard in every shift on every night.”

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August 07, 2025

Mirtle: Goaltending might be next frontier in analytics

August 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

There’s been so much talk about possession, but goaltending is kind of another frontier and we don’t really have a lot of analytics to measure."

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August 06, 2025

Nill: Analytics is a tool

August 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I don’t think it’s ever going to be the thing where we say ‘Yes, these numbers say do this’ and that’s it."

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August 05, 2025

Subban on arbitration, Habs' captaincy, & Magic Johnson pic

August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"To be thought of as someone who could possibly be a captain of the Montreal Canadiens – it’s very, very flattering." 

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August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 05, 2025

Evolution of an NHL suspension

August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Walk through the stages of how a potential NHL suspension is determined.

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August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 05, 2025

Shattenkirk: Stastny's "hockey IQ is unparalleled"

August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He can read, react and anticipate like few others can."

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August 05, 2025

McDavid follows Orr's advice "to a tee"

August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I can't worry too much about what someone's thinking. It's important to distance yourself from all that and just keep to yourself."

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August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 05, 2025

Snapshot comparison of analytics use from Ruff, Hitchcock

August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think you have to have a combination of preparation with the information and then the ability to react during a game.”

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August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
August 05, 2025

Bruins continue to grow with analytics world

August 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s changing quickly, and we want to make sure we’re there.”

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