Recent Articles written by Paul Pidutti

Weekly feature writer on Daily Faceoff. Past contributor to TSN, The Athletic. Creator of the PPS System, a measure of Hockey Hall of Fame worthiness, and other context-driven stats. Recurring guest at NHL Sirius XM and more. Education includes CPA designation, Honors Bachelor of Commerce at Laurentian University (Sudbury, Ontario). Accountant by day, freelance writer on the side. Former Jr. A goaltender. Avid, average golfer.

NHL career projections: Forecasting the current generation’s final stat lines

NHL career projections: Forecasting the current generation’s final stat linesWho else could make a run at 894 goals, No. 2 all-time in points and the 500/1,000 benchmarks?

Top eight statistical storylines to watch on the NHL’s stretch drive

Top eight statistical storylines to watch on the NHL’s stretch driveOvechkin’s GR8 chase takes center stage, but he isn’t the only one poised to topple a Gretzky record.

The 10 biggest legacy shifts up or down after the 4 Nations Face-Off

The 10 biggest legacy shifts up or down after the 4 Nations Face-OffSome checked crucial bucket-list boxes, while others have work left to do in best-on-best.

Six key takeaways from past best-on-best finals ahead of USA vs. Canada

Six key takeaways from past best-on-best finals ahead of USA vs. CanadaWhat do the champions at the Olympics and World Cup have in common during the NHL participation era?

McDavid as Crosby? Matthews as Ovechkin? Matching the 4 Nations superstar storylines to past international legends

McDavid as Crosby? Matthews as Ovechkin? Matching the 4 Nations superstar storylines to past international legendsWhich NHLers match up the best against previous international superstars?

Has scoring peaked in the NHL? You won’t like the answer…

Has scoring peaked in the NHL? You won’t like the answer…Not only is it down, but there’s reason to believe an even bigger drop is coming.

In an era of inconsistent goaltending, Connor Hellebuyck stands alone

In an era of inconsistent goaltending, Connor Hellebuyck stands aloneOne of one compared to his peers, Hellebuyck is the most dominant puck-stopper since Martin Brodeur.

Is John Tavares a Hall of Famer?

Is John Tavares a Hall of Famer?He’s irrefutably one of the most consistently productive performers in NHL history – but will it be enough?

Five statistical NHL trends to watch in 2025

Five statistical NHL trends to watch in 2025The death of the shootout, the rise of the empty net, ageless Ovechkin and more.

Who’s the NHL’s 2024 Player of the Year?

Who’s the NHL’s 2024 Player of the Year?Who was the most dominant over the past 365 days?