Some might say mathematical models have changed the way people look at hockey results. The game is less about intuition, or I guess grizzled intellect, and more about numbers, enough to allow data to shape more thinking than before. It seems that teams and fans often rely on probability, drawing on things like Poisson processes…
The Los Angeles Lakers have found their rhythm and, according to former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins, they've finally found what they've been chasing for years. After a five-game winning streak and a 7-2 start to the season, the Lakers look sharp, united and confident under new head coach JJ Redick. For Perkins, the most striking…
The Penguins weren't necessarily expecting Murashov to come because he was in good shape at home in Russia. But Evgenii Peretrukhin, a close family friend who had helped the goalkeeper's career in Russia, suggested he go to North America. It worked well, and Murashov thrived under the Penguins. He compiled a 12-3 record with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer When the Grand Rapids Griffins chose their nickname in 1995, it proved to be a fitting choice. The name gryphon appears in ancient mythology and represents strength and protection. This is a great fit for a hockey team, both on the ice and in terms of merchandise. Thirty years later, the…
Cole Clayton went undrafted in 2018 despite being a right-shooting back with good size. In his final season in World Hockey League junior hockey with the Medicine Hat Tigers, his team played just 23 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the shortened season, he made the most of the opportunity, leading all defenders in…
We're back with a number of attractive options to bet on tonight's NBA roster. Using advanced simulation and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly determined the best bets for Friday, November 7, 2025. 1. Bucks-4.5 (-105) Odds: -105Probability: 53.%Advantage: 2.9%Game: Bulls vs. Bucks (8 p.m. ET) Our Basketball Forever betting bot has found…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer How long ago was November 7, 1936? Eighty-nine years ago today, what is now the American Hockey League began its inaugural season. Hockey was played on Saturday nights, a tradition that continues to this day. But the history of the AHL goes far beyond numbers. Today's 32-team circuit, with one-to-one ties…
LeBron James is getting closer to making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The team announced Thursday that the 40-year-old superstar has been officially cleared and will be reevaluated in one to two weeks. The Lakers confirmed that James, who was sidelined before training camp with sciatica on his right side, will not travel…
Today we're back with another exciting NBA game featuring some of our favorite games from Basketball Forever. Using advanced simulation and machine learning, our Basketball Eternal bot simulates every game thousands of times to expertly determine the best player props and bets for tonight's NBA game. (11/6) Player props 1. Devin Booker has over 7.5…
Sergei Murashov was lying in bed after practice on Tuesday — just hours after winning the AHL Goaltender of the Month award — when he got the call that he would be recalled to Pittsburgh.