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Worst Faceoff Teams since 1997-98
Here are the ten-worst faceoff teams since the NHL started recording data in 1997: Team Season FO% TAM 1997-98 44.1 PHX 2008-09 44.8 FLA 1998-99 44.9 NYI 2008-09 45.7 ATL 2002-...
Team Faceoff Percentage since 1997-98
Something I want to make clear: several people have noted that the difference between the best faceoff teams and the worst faceoff teams isn't that large, perhaps at most three wins in a single season...
Best and Worst Faceoff Takers since 1997
The NHL has been recording a huge number of statistics for every game since 1997, but they have yet to master turning data into interesting insights. Case in point: hits and faceoffs. We a...
Home Ice Faceoff Advantage
Someone asked me recently if there was any advantage to being able to put your stick down second for a face-off (as the home team's centerman does.) Let's look at the home-road numbers for 2003-08:# F...
New Puck Prospectus Post: The Dangers of Defensive Zone Faceoffs
"What are the risks of losing a faceoff in the defensive zone in comparison to the neutral zone, and does a coach`s usage of players in faceoffs affect player performance?"http://www.puckprospectus.co...
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