The National Hockey League (NHL) is undergoing a seismic shift in its approach to player evaluation and roster construction, thanks in large part to an unlikely duo: a former professional poker player and a nanotechnologist. In a move that's being hailed as the NHL's "Moneyball" moment, teams are increasingly turning to data-driven decision making to gain a competitive edge. Led by the likes of sports analytics pioneer, Darryl Metcalf, and his company, SportsCode, teams are leveraging advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to identify undervalued players and optimize lineups. As the NHL's most forward-thinking teams begin to reap the rewards of this new approach, it's clear that the era of "Moneyball" hockey has officially arrived.

The NHL’s ‘Moneyball’ Era Now Runs Through A Former Poker Pro And A Nanotechnologist  BroBible