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An Analytical Overview Of The 2016 NHL Off-Season

Since the National Hockey League endorsed analytics, their enhanced statistics can be used in contract negotiations, specifically when dealing with arbitration. Now that analytics are becoming more widely accepted, it is interesting to note the analytical value of those traded during this past off-season and the free agent signings. Whether or not analytics were actually considered in a signing, looking at players from this perspective can show value where standard analysis may not.

Casual hockey fans—and some teams—may prefer not to go deeper into trades or free agent signings during the off-season, only analyzing the move through an eye-test.