Your home for advanced NHL statistics on the web | Subscribe: https://evolving-hockey.com/subscribe/ | Created by @evolvingwild.evolving-hockey.com | Social run by @shawnferris98.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mujohwybck26It's time for us to start talking about hockey again (even if we spent 15 minutes talking about the MN State Fair). We spent the first half discussing our recently released fantasy projections and then moved on to Cale Makar and team construction questions. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1974115502 Sep 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujohwybck26https://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3muhbfmere22m## Announcement ## Fantasy Projections for the '26-27 NHL season are now up on the site! Please reference the Glossary link below for more info on how to use the tool. As always, have fun! Projections: https://evolving-hockey.com/stats/fantasy_projections/ Glossary: https://evolving-hockey.com/glossary/fantasy-projections-user-guide/01 Sep 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhbfmere22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mu7qhmzrwk2kAlright, this is fixed! Everything should be working normally. Apologies here for the extended amount of time this took to resolve. Please let us know if you experience any issues. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Aug 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7qhmzrwk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mu6d6r22fc2dWe’re still working with our payment processor to resolve this issue. We’re hoping to have this fixed tonight. Again, we’re sorry for any inconvenience. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6d6r22fc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mu3qw5ubs22cPSA: we're currently working to fix an error on the checkout page of the site that is preventing new subscriptions from being created/processed. We became aware of this issue today and are hoping to have it resolved shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.27 Aug 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3qw5ubs22chttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mtvlpdwxms2qThe Twins are back from vacation, and nothing is going on. It's all vibes. We spent the first half discussing pseudoscientific managerial assessment tools and prospect evaluation questions. Later, we pondered the Leo Carlsson offersheet and native thistles. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1969903225 Aug 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvlpdwxms2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mssgf5qt4k2cWe've been doing this for almost five years, and this episode is the most "offseason" episode we've ever recorded. We spent the first half talking about native plants (I'm not kidding), and the second half discussing ophthalmology and preseason hockey. Hell yeah. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1963036511 Aug 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssgf5qt4k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mrp362rick2mIt's been 19 days (it was supposed to be 14), but we're back in full offseason mode. We spent the entire episode covering the important things that happened in July such as: Legoland, Air Bud, Jason Bourne, depressing jigsaw puzzles (and I guess some hockey). https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1956240228 Jul 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp362rick2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mq4wedqhtc2xWhat the f*ck. The first week of NHL Free Agency is always the most active, and 2026 gave us some absolute bangers. We spent the entire episode covering as much of it as we could fit in (or remember). https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1946300008 Jul 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4wedqhtc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mpixqpc7a22bFree agency starts tomorrow! Our full preview article is up on the site. It's time. We spent the entire episode covering all things free agency. That's it. That's why we get up in the morning. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1942394230 Jun 2026 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpixqpc7a22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mpixmi5tds2bEvolving Hockey Free Agency Preview Time! It's 2026. The free agency class sucks. Let's find some value! https://evolving-hockey.com/blog/evolving-hockey-nhl-free-agency-preview-2026/30 Jun 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpixmi5tds2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mpgdrqhhfk2u## Announcement ## GAR Projections for the '26-27 NHL season are now updated for pro subscribers on the site. Check 'em out: https://evolving-hockey.com/stats/player_projections/29 Jun 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgdrqhhfk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mox5g6mxqs2pIt's officially the offseason, and the EH Podcast's transition was messy. We spent the first bit discussing (the twins') football ignorance while understanding football analytics. Later we analyzed all the trades and contracts your heart could desire. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1938919123 Jun 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox5g6mxqs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mofgoui5js2zThe Carolina Hurricanes are your 2026 Stanley Cup Champions! We spent the whole episode analyzing what went right for the Canes, Vegas, and the playoffs overall. Within that, we reminisced about hockey stats history and its evolution. This one was fun! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1935395316 Jun 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofgoui5js2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mocxz77rfs2dAnd with that our daily updates for the 25-26 NHL season are complete! We hope you've enjoyed the ride, and now on to free agency and (for us a lot of) off-season work!15 Jun 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mocxz77rfs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mndsonpdo22wICYMI: here’s our 2026 Stanley Cup Finals preview! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Jun 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndsonpdo22whttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mncehuyofc2lGame 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals is here!02 Jun 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncehuyofc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mnc7zbujuc2vIt's time. The 2026 Stanley Cup Final starts today, and we spent the first 10 minutes discussing the Jurassic Park franchise and sports movies. Once the important things were necessarily covered, we talked Hockey for the rest of the episode (I promise)! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1927953302 Jun 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnc7zbujuc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mn7uerrzh22fThe Haters Final Begins! Let's Hate. Or I guess cheer for one of the teams. Whatever you want to do. Our preview is up! https://evolving-hockey.com/blog/evolving-hockey-2026-playoff-preview-stanley-cup-final/01 Jun 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7uerrzh22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mmt5ii6zu224Colorado may get swept (they did, but we didn't know it at the time), and Carolina's quantity-domination's resulted in shaky outcomes. We spent the whole episode analyzing everything like only we can (talking about pickup kickball and the Staals). https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1924720627 May 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmt5ii6zu224https://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mmpyrqfvcs23Honestly, it's getting kind of ridiculous at this point.26 May 2026 02:59 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmpyrqfvcs23https://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mmbps5tnt22v2026 NHL CONFERENCE FINALS It's time. The four teams we all expected. https://evolving-hockey.com/blog/evolving-hockey-2026-playoff-preview-conference-finals/20 May 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbps5tnt22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mm4mfvzbmc2rWe had some severe scheduling issues over the last three weeks, but we're finally back! We spent the first half discussing the second round and professional bowling. Later we dug into our contract model and the upcoming offseason. It's good to be back. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836821/episodes/1919449918 May 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4mfvzbmc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mm23rnrtik2zBeautiful17 May 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm23rnrtik2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mltwpiadyk2hICYMI: our contract projections for the 2026 NHL offseason are up on the site! Check ‘em out! [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltwpiadyk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mlspviicgk23## Announcement ## Contract projections for the 2026 NHL offseason are now live on the site for Pro subscribers! We also wrote a little article about the updates this year. Have fun! Projections: https://evolving-hockey.com/stats/contract_projections/ Updates: https://evolving-hockey.com/blog/contract-projections-update-2026/14 May 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlspviicgk23https://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mlq4mm4nec27Apologies again, but we had to delay the release of our contract projections. After some double-checking, we felt it necessary to ensure our understanding of the new CBA was correct (mainly, when the new max term limits go into effect). We're hoping to have them out tomorrow morning.13 May 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq4mm4nec27https://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mlerkol43c2lPSA: We’re planning to release our contract projections for the 2026 NHL offseason either Monday or Tuesday this coming week (May 11/12th). We’re working on finalizing them right now and should have a short article on the site (and a post here) when they’re up!08 May 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlerkol43c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mkylovict224The Avs posted almost 0.5 more xG in the first period tonight than the Habs had in their entire game an hour ago. The Wild weren't actually that far off either. Hockey.04 May 2026 02:08 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkylovict224https://bsky.app/profile/evolving-hockey.com/post/3mkyi6as2ss24Not very often you see a team win any game (let alone game 7 on the road) with a single-digit shot total. The shot attempts were actually much closer (50-42 in TB's favor), but the xG differential here mirrors what the game looked like. The disparity in shot locations between each team is wild.04 May 2026 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:azj2v7kxkvxankpp7itzxj7b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyi6as2ss24