The Detroit Red Wings made a huge move in the direction of scouting and analysis with the hire of Bryan Campbell as the newest assistant general manger. Campbell will report directly to Assistant Manager Ryan Martin and General Manager Ken Holland. The Red Wings join the growing trend of adding a point person tasked with utilizing and studying advanced metrics in hockey. From Winging It In Motown:
Bryan Campbell begins his first season as director of statistical analysis and hockey administration. Joining the organization in the summer of 2015, Campbell will work closely with Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland and Assistant General Manager Ryan Martin, focusing advanced statistical analysis and analytics in the areas of salary trends, contract valuations, free agent market acquisitions, trades and other areas, as well as comparative research for contract negotiations and salary arbitrations, collective bargaining agreement administration and compliance and coordinating player transactions.