The Habs hire analytics consultant Matt Pfeffer

Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe identity of the Habs' stats guru has been revealed

It was reported that the Canadiens had hired an data specialist, however we were left guessing as to his or her identity.

Thanks to Eric Engels, the mystery is over.

All of you have been wondering who the big stats consultant is that the @CanadiensMTL hired. Name is Matt Pfeffer @MattyPfeffer #confirmed

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) July 7, 2015 At 21 years of age Matt is somewhat of a wunderkind, although we shouldn't discount him as inexperienced due to his age. He's top notch statistical analyst having previously worked with Hockey Canada, the Ottawa 67's, and the San Jose Sharks.

He won't be joining the Habs on a…