Tkachuk and 2 others promoted

[Galatians221jb1]

https://x.com/stlouisblues/status/20723 ... 15791?s=46

Advisors to Army!! Good move.

[STL fan in MN]

The lede is buried here. The best part of this announcement is we hired Shane Malloy. Super smart guy. He’s been one of the best data, analytics and prospects guys out there for years.

Some of you may know him as the super smart PhD guy Strick recently had on his podcast who really liked Command in the draft.

[Bluesfan1978]

The Malloy signing is probably as important as any other signing or trade the team could make.

[TBone]

The lede is buried here. The best part of this announcement is we hired Shane Malloy. Super smart guy. He’s been one of the best data, analytics and prospects guys out there for years.

Some of you may know him as the super smart PhD guy Strick recently had on his podcast who really liked Command in the draft.

What type of analytics are big in NHL, MN?

[STL fan in MN]

The lede is buried here. The best part of this announcement is we hired Shane Malloy. Super smart guy. He’s been one of the best data, analytics and prospects guys out there for years.

Some of you may know him as the super smart PhD guy Strick recently had on his podcast who really liked Command in the draft.

What type of analytics are big in NHL, MN?

Um…all the analytics that have exploded in the hockey world the last 5-10 years? Are you asking about anything on particular?

Here’s Malloy’s bio from his podcast website:

Shane Malloy
For the past 24 years, worked in the hockey industry as a columnist, author, scout, radio host, and analyst, forming deep roots and strong connections along with expertise of the sport. Currently is a Predictive and Integrative Data Analyst for EA Sports NHL Franchise for the last 17 years. In addition to scouting for the United States Hockey League, He authored a book “The Art of Scouting" and has hosted the Hockey Prospect Radio Show on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio for the past 19 years.
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The Malloy Analysis Model for NHL Draft success was developed in 2007; the basis of the model was to provide criteria to determine a successful NHL draft pick. The criteria are based on (200+) NHL games played and evaluating the player after five seasons from their entry draft (NHL Draft +5 Years).
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The (200+ NHL Games) were based on behavioral economic models and expected utility theory. The (5+ Years) are based on cognitive science research of male frontal lobe brain development.
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Shane Malloy first published this model at TSN in 2007-2008, and has been updated and discussed since 2008 on Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio
A PhD student at the University of New Brunswick in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on behavioral economics, cognitive performance, and strategic leadership. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Royal Roads University, and an MBA in Hockey Managment from Athabasca University.
Carries an Master's Certification in Negotiation from Harvard Law, in addition to Data Science Certifications from Rochester Institute of technology and Columbia University. Has a Certified Hockey Professional designation from the Business Hockey Institiute.

Fun fact: you know how every player has ratings in EA Sports video games? Malloy’s the guy that came up with those for years. What’s funny is a few years ago, there was a lot of joking around the Blues locker room that Thomas’ ratings weren’t high enough. That he was elite but the video game had him a notch below that (he’s now ranked as elite). Would be funny if RT ever mentions that to him now.

[TBone]

What type of analytics are big in NHL, MN?

Um…all the analytics that have exploded in the hockey world the last 5-10 years? Are you asking about anything on particular?

I value your opinion and am asking which analytics (in your opinion) are the most substantial in the game of hockey?

The ones that were being used to prop up Kyrou's defense fell flat to the eye test, to me anyway.

[STL fan in MN]

What type of analytics are big in NHL, MN?

Um…all the analytics that have exploded in the hockey world the last 5-10 years? Are you asking about anything on particular?

I value your opinion and am asking which analytics (in your opinion) are the most substantial in the game of hockey?

The ones that were being used to prop up Kyrou's defense fell flat to the eye test, to me anyway.

My answer might sound lame but I’d say all of them. You have to look at all of it and then use it to help supplement what you’re seeing with your eyes. Pretty much all stats are highly influenced by what team you’re on, who your linemates are, what sort of role you’re being asked to play, the quality of opponents you’re facing etc. There is no one stat or even a few of them that give a good view of a player at a glance. But if held to say one, I’d say xGF vs xGA Differential. I also like stats like WAR, GAR and Z-score. But all stats have their limits as nobody has successfully been able to encompass every aspect of what makes a player good into one singular stat.

[Section315]

Hope Malloy's smarts translate to the Blues. He sounded sharp on the prospects show on SiriusXM.