Takes
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Nov 2, 2026
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9 min read
I am doing a top-10 ranking of every position in the league since the start of the salary cap era and of course I am actually doing a perfect job of that. Here are the top 10 centers, plus five honorable mentions and one joke pick. Thank you.
Oct 30, 2026
6 min read
By asking for a trade, the reigning MVP completely overturned the Lightning's near-term plans, but can they even do anything to reverse course now?
Oct 29, 2026
5 min read
As the Dylan Larkin saga approaches its seventh month and Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned, I realized I owe ol' No. 19 an apology.
NJD
Oct 24, 2026
4 min read
Yes, getting a borderline Mount Rushmore goalie is good on its face. But giving up very little to do so, and setting yourself up for even more? That's what a great GM does.
Money talks
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Oct 6, 2026
I went to a Maine/Holy Cross game this weekend. Those two teams have a total of 52 players on their rosters, and half of them were new to their teams. Weirdly, that's no longer an anomalous situation.
Sep 25, 2026
The NHL announced yesterday that the Winnipeg Jets (1979-2024) are actually now the Atlanta Thrashers (1999-2011) and Winnipeg Jets (2011-present). I think there's one very simple reason it's happening now.
Not hockey
Sep 18, 2026
7 min read
We made it to the end of our beautiful Simpsons rank, despite your directions. I hope you're prepared for an unforgettable final five episodes.
Sep 11, 2026
We're into the home stretch on the Simpsons Rank, and finding out what it feels like when doves cry.
Sep 8, 2026
We've all seen the face scans, the in-game footage, and the revelation that they used AI for commentary. How did EA Sports get here, and how can it fix the NHL game franchise?
Sep 4, 2026
We continue our descent into madness with all-time performances from the main cast, musical numbers, and more.
Sep 1, 2026
In the main event of All Elite Wrestling's biggest show of the year, the driving philosophical force came from a man who wasn't even in the match. Jon Moxley is the ace of the world.
Aug 28, 2026
8 min read
The mystical journey continues with a slate of Homer/Marge episodes, reflections on childhood naivety, and more.
Aug 5, 2026
The purpose of this newsletter is to have perfect takes about "hockey and other stuff." Well, "The Simpsons" is the media property of my life. Now I am ranking the 100 best episodes.
Jul 28, 2026
The new Rogers/Amazon deal is another blow for hockey fans' wallets. But everyone will get to say they don't have a choice in the matter, and the NHL walks away smiling.
International hockey
Jul 19, 2026
Everyone loved the World Cup this summer, but is there anything at all the sport of hockey can borrow to increase the impact of its own international tournaments?
ANA
Jul 10, 2026
3 min read
Just because they had no other choice but to match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet doesn't mean it's all gonna work out for them.
Jul 9, 2026
We're all accusstomed to rich people's self-aggrandizement by now, but shouldn't it be someone's job to say no?
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Jul 3, 2026
The Flyers signed Leo Carlsson to an offer sheet with an $18-million AAV. Most likely, that's just the beginning.
Take Town
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Jun 25, 2026
With all the crazy stuff happening this week, let's just say I'm kinda regretting getting my "Jackass: Best and Last" tickets for this afternoon. I thought I was safe!
VGK
Jun 12, 2026
You're not gonna believe it: John Tortorella is being too stubborn for his own good
Jun 9, 2026
2 min read
When you can't trust your goalie, who can you trust?
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