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Episode 104: Predicting The 2016-2017 Standings Using Models

40 min • 6 oktober 2016

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to help preview the upcoming season, and predict how the standings will wind up shaking out using his new model.

Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:

0:30 Predictive Models
7:30 Coaching influence on predictions
18:30 How much better can the Avalanche get?
26:30 California Teams vs. The Oilers
28:20 Can the Predators take the West?
30:45 Signs of decline for the Blackhawks
32:15 Rangers & Canadiens being reliant on goaltending

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