Louis Boulet
@louisboulet.bsky.social
🏒 Founder & Data Scientist https://LB-Hockey.com
💻 Also operates @LB-Hockey.com
🎙️ Co-Host & Editor @Zubcast.bsky.social
💻 Also operates @LB-Hockey.com
🎙️ Co-Host & Editor @Zubcast.bsky.social
New article up on LB-Hockey! 🚨🏒
How we built a model that blends publicly available hockey data to obtain eye-test-sturdy playing styles, and contributions in the form of standings points.
Capturing Playing Styles & Contributions in the Modern NHL 🔗: lb-hockey.com/2025/12/05/c...
How we built a model that blends publicly available hockey data to obtain eye-test-sturdy playing styles, and contributions in the form of standings points.
Capturing Playing Styles & Contributions in the Modern NHL 🔗: lb-hockey.com/2025/12/05/c...
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New article up on LB-Hockey! 🚨🏒
How we built a model that blends publicly available hockey data to obtain eye-test-sturdy playing styles, and contributions in the form of standings points.
Capturing Playing Styles & Contributions in the Modern NHL 🔗: lb-hockey.com/2025/12/05/c...
How we built a model that blends publicly available hockey data to obtain eye-test-sturdy playing styles, and contributions in the form of standings points.
Capturing Playing Styles & Contributions in the Modern NHL 🔗: lb-hockey.com/2025/12/05/c...
Similarly to last year, still profiles as a #6 DFD who is a good checker. I just wish that both the rush and cycle defence were closer to league average given his playing style
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Similarly to last year, still profiles as a #6 DFD who is a good checker. I just wish that both the rush and cycle defence were closer to league average given his playing style
if he continues being nice maybe he can earn the Axe badge
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
if he continues being nice maybe he can earn the Axe badge
Can we talk about Nik Matinpalo for a second?
I just finished the single-season version of the mini cards, and despite the data not favouring him in 2024-25, it sure does now. Matinpalo ranks in the 90th percentile or better for all "against puck" areas.
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I just finished the single-season version of the mini cards, and despite the data not favouring him in 2024-25, it sure does now. Matinpalo ranks in the 90th percentile or better for all "against puck" areas.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Can we talk about Nik Matinpalo for a second?
I just finished the single-season version of the mini cards, and despite the data not favouring him in 2024-25, it sure does now. Matinpalo ranks in the 90th percentile or better for all "against puck" areas.
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I just finished the single-season version of the mini cards, and despite the data not favouring him in 2024-25, it sure does now. Matinpalo ranks in the 90th percentile or better for all "against puck" areas.
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oh the bar charts idea is really neat! ill try that out later this week
i see what you mean about the top bars but idk i kinda prefer it with them, plus it goes along with how im portraying drop-downs in all the lb-hockey tools
i see what you mean about the top bars but idk i kinda prefer it with them, plus it goes along with how im portraying drop-downs in all the lb-hockey tools
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
oh the bar charts idea is really neat! ill try that out later this week
i see what you mean about the top bars but idk i kinda prefer it with them, plus it goes along with how im portraying drop-downs in all the lb-hockey tools
i see what you mean about the top bars but idk i kinda prefer it with them, plus it goes along with how im portraying drop-downs in all the lb-hockey tools
Still an excellent skilled power forward. Would indeed love to see him on a better team
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Still an excellent skilled power forward. Would indeed love to see him on a better team
Morgan "Will Not Stop Scoring" Geekie
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Morgan "Will Not Stop Scoring" Geekie
yes and the zub drop-down option only shows up for zub
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
yes and the zub drop-down option only shows up for zub
Unbelievably talented player and one of the most dynamic offensive options out there. The pairing with Nate Dogg could not be working out any better 🏔️
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Unbelievably talented player and one of the most dynamic offensive options out there. The pairing with Nate Dogg could not be working out any better 🏔️
What can't Seth Jarvis do? Get this guy to Milan 🏟️
December 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
What can't Seth Jarvis do? Get this guy to Milan 🏟️
Unveiling the new lb-hockey.com Mini Cards! 🏒
These are condensed versions of our multi-year cards, better suited for social media thanks to its new shape and digestibility.
Let's take a few requests to test them out 👇
These are condensed versions of our multi-year cards, better suited for social media thanks to its new shape and digestibility.
Let's take a few requests to test them out 👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Unveiling the new lb-hockey.com Mini Cards! 🏒
These are condensed versions of our multi-year cards, better suited for social media thanks to its new shape and digestibility.
Let's take a few requests to test them out 👇
These are condensed versions of our multi-year cards, better suited for social media thanks to its new shape and digestibility.
Let's take a few requests to test them out 👇
whole fam sick at home means movie night + root beer floats
(and almost certainly falling asleep on the couch within 30 minutes)
(and almost certainly falling asleep on the couch within 30 minutes)
November 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
whole fam sick at home means movie night + root beer floats
(and almost certainly falling asleep on the couch within 30 minutes)
(and almost certainly falling asleep on the couch within 30 minutes)
Been toying with the idea of a more simplified version of the LB-Hockey cards.
Very early in the process so I haven't bothered making everything aligned and stuff, but would be folks be interested in a design like this?
Very early in the process so I haven't bothered making everything aligned and stuff, but would be folks be interested in a design like this?
November 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Been toying with the idea of a more simplified version of the LB-Hockey cards.
Very early in the process so I haven't bothered making everything aligned and stuff, but would be folks be interested in a design like this?
Very early in the process so I haven't bothered making everything aligned and stuff, but would be folks be interested in a design like this?
We're running our first ever Black Friday Sale here at LB-Hockey 🚨🏒
Get one month free at lb-hockey.com with code BLACKFRIDAY!
Access all of our tools from the Progression Tracker, to the Line Compatibility Lab, Team Blueprints, Contract Projector and plenty more 📈
Get one month free at lb-hockey.com with code BLACKFRIDAY!
Access all of our tools from the Progression Tracker, to the Line Compatibility Lab, Team Blueprints, Contract Projector and plenty more 📈
November 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We're running our first ever Black Friday Sale here at LB-Hockey 🚨🏒
Get one month free at lb-hockey.com with code BLACKFRIDAY!
Access all of our tools from the Progression Tracker, to the Line Compatibility Lab, Team Blueprints, Contract Projector and plenty more 📈
Get one month free at lb-hockey.com with code BLACKFRIDAY!
Access all of our tools from the Progression Tracker, to the Line Compatibility Lab, Team Blueprints, Contract Projector and plenty more 📈
Still crazy that Matthew Schaefer is just 11 days away from being too young to be playing in the league.
A one-game highlight pack from an 18yo dman who hadn't played this calendar year until just a month ago should not be this good 🔥
A one-game highlight pack from an 18yo dman who hadn't played this calendar year until just a month ago should not be this good 🔥
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Still crazy that Matthew Schaefer is just 11 days away from being too young to be playing in the league.
A one-game highlight pack from an 18yo dman who hadn't played this calendar year until just a month ago should not be this good 🔥
A one-game highlight pack from an 18yo dman who hadn't played this calendar year until just a month ago should not be this good 🔥
This summer we did a deep dive on Will Smith's rookie campaign and how he progressed from completely avoiding any sort of contact to attacking physical areas of the ice more often.
Now, the Sharks' sophomore thrives when faced with pressure on offence, super impressive for a 20yo second-year pro! 🦈
Now, the Sharks' sophomore thrives when faced with pressure on offence, super impressive for a 20yo second-year pro! 🦈
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This summer we did a deep dive on Will Smith's rookie campaign and how he progressed from completely avoiding any sort of contact to attacking physical areas of the ice more often.
Now, the Sharks' sophomore thrives when faced with pressure on offence, super impressive for a 20yo second-year pro! 🦈
Now, the Sharks' sophomore thrives when faced with pressure on offence, super impressive for a 20yo second-year pro! 🦈
mom’s biscoff cinnamon rolls
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
mom’s biscoff cinnamon rolls
Are we seeing a return of 2022-23 Dylan Cozens?
Our shooting and passing metrics on him have bounced back to his peak that season. And for the first time ever, his defensive suppression is no longer poor, even going up to league average now! On pace to hit 30G & 60PTS again too 🏒
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Our shooting and passing metrics on him have bounced back to his peak that season. And for the first time ever, his defensive suppression is no longer poor, even going up to league average now! On pace to hit 30G & 60PTS again too 🏒
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November 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Are we seeing a return of 2022-23 Dylan Cozens?
Our shooting and passing metrics on him have bounced back to his peak that season. And for the first time ever, his defensive suppression is no longer poor, even going up to league average now! On pace to hit 30G & 60PTS again too 🏒
📈 lb-hockey.com
Our shooting and passing metrics on him have bounced back to his peak that season. And for the first time ever, his defensive suppression is no longer poor, even going up to league average now! On pace to hit 30G & 60PTS again too 🏒
📈 lb-hockey.com
season opener, go charge ⚡️
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
season opener, go charge ⚡️
Just came in last night, my hockey analytics work is officially published!
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Just came in last night, my hockey analytics work is officially published!
The contrast of ANA offence vs OTT defence against OTT offence vs ANA defence is hilarious
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The contrast of ANA offence vs OTT defence against OTT offence vs ANA defence is hilarious
i fear he clocked me
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
i fear he clocked me