'Ventura’s independent, public analytics work caught the eye of current Sabres associate general manager Jason Karmanos, who hired Ventura as a consultant for the Penguins in 2015. Ventura eventually ascended to the Penguins’ director of analytics. He was promoted to his most recent role in 2020, which included responsibilities in player development and scouting. Ventura’s … [Read more...] about Sabres hiring Sam Ventura to lead GM Kevyn Adams’ analytics department
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Sabres name Sam Ventura VP of hockey strategy and research
'Ventura earned a bachelor’s degree in computational finance and statistics, a master’s in statistics and doctorate in statistics from Carnegie Mellon University. He also served as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Sam Ventura VP of hockey strategy and research
Penguins analytics guru Sam Ventura hired away by Buffalo Sabres
'The Swissvale native, who graduated from Woodland Hills High School and holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon, will now serve as the Buffalo Sabres’ vice president of hockey strategy and research. While the move will take Ventura away from his hometown and the team he grew up rooting for, it does create a reunion. Jason Karmanos was the one who initially brought Ventura into the … [Read more...] about Penguins analytics guru Sam Ventura hired away by Buffalo Sabres
Sabres hire Sam Ventura from Penguins to re-shape analytics department
'According to Penguins team reporter Michelle Crechiolo, when Ventura was hired in 2015, he was in charge of re-shaping the team’s use of analytics to take the club to another level when it comes to analytics.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sam Ventura from Penguins to re-shape analytics department
Sabres hire Sam Ventura as VP of Hockey Strategy and Research
'The Swissvale, Pennsylvania native joined the Penguins as a team consultant beginning in 2015, providing analysis that helped the organization capture back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017. He was promoted to director of analytics prior to the 2017-18 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sam Ventura as VP of Hockey Strategy and Research