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player-scouting

Extract and evaluate hockey player statistics for scouting and development decisions.

2|1|Updated May 1, 2026
Search Tags:#comparison#statistics#scouting#player#prospect#hockey#NHLe
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PuckAPI/claude-sports-analytics --skill player-scouting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: player-scouting
Source: https://github.com/PuckAPI/claude-sports-analytics/tree/main/skills/player-scouting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PuckAPI/claude-sports-analytics --skill player-scouting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires puckapi-tool.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of gathering and interpreting hockey player data to evaluate performance and prospects efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Player Data Retrieval: Search for players and obtain their season stats, career summaries, and trend data.
  • Performance Analysis: Calculate per-game rates, compare players side-by-side, and assess prospects through NHLe translation.
  • Use Case: For instance, compare two skaters' points per game over multiple seasons or evaluate a prospect’s NHLe to project NHL impact.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to compare Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid in their recent seasons to inform your fantasy team choices.

Frequently Asked Questions about player-scouting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare hockey player statistics side-by-side across multiple seasons?▼

Hockey prospect evaluation uses NHLe translation to convert non-NHL league statistics into NHL point equivalents, projecting a prospect's potential offensive impact at the NHL level.

What is NHLe and how does it assess hockey prospects?▼

NHLe is a translation model that converts non-NHL league statistics into NHL point equivalents to assess a hockey prospect's potential offensive impact and project their future NHL performance.

How do I calculate points per game to compare skaters for fantasy hockey?▼

You calculate points per game by retrieving player season statistics and computing per-game rates, allowing you to directly compare skaters like Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid to inform fantasy hockey decisions.

Does this tool support retrieving stats from comparable non-NHL hockey leagues?▼

Yes, the tool retrieves player statistics from the NHL and comparable hockey leagues, utilizing data tools to compute rates and translate non-NHL stats into NHL equivalents for comprehensive prospect assessment.

What are the limitations of using NHLe for player scouting and development decisions?▼

NHle translations provide statistical projections but should be combined with season performance and multi-year trend data for complete scouting decisions, as they do not account for qualitative player development factors.

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