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Examining the Groundbreaking Work of the NHL's Latest Analytics Hire

Last week, the Carolina Hurricanes announced an addition to their front office. Eric Tulsky, a hockey blogger whose credits include mainstream publications such as the Washington Post and appearances at MIT’s Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, will now work as an analyst for the Hurricanes.

Given that hire, it’s worth taking another look at Tulsky’s work to see exactly what he’s bringing to the ‘Canes organization.

One item is an impressive resume. From the Hurricanes’ official release on the hiring:

A Philadelphia native, Tulsky holds a B.A. in chemistry and physics from Harvard University and a Ph.