What We Learned
NYR
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Oct 12, 2026
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8 min read
What We Learned: The Rangers only have one choice (disguised as two)
With Igor Shesterkin out for the season, the Rangers seem likely to miss the playoffs again. So what can they do in the meantime?
BOS
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Oct 5, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: 'High floor, low ceiling' means 'mid team'
The Boston Bruins are pretty good. They've got a few world-class players, and ownership that's willing to spend. But here's a simple question: Is that all there is?
CHI
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Sep 28, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: What Chicago needs to make the playoffs
This past spring marked nine years in Chicago without making a real playoff. (The Bubble, famously, does not count.) So how realistic is it to project a return to the postseason?
CBJ
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Sep 21, 2026
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10 min read
What We Learned: What's the matter with Columbus?
Another season, another prominent player (or two) who wants to leave the Columbus Blue Jackets. Why is this still a problem, and can they solve it? Plus, a quick take on all 32 teams.
MIN
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Sep 7, 2026
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8 min read
What We Learned: Let's get to the bottom of this Quinn Hughes stuff
People have been mentally preparing themselves for a Quinn Hughes trade for most of the last couple. But how serious do we really want to be about it?
VAN
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Aug 3, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: How do you know if a team owner is actually good at owning a team?
Being a good NHL owner isn't easy, but there are three main traits that separate them from the many bad owners across the league.
SEA
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Jul 27, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: Can you fix the Seattle Kraken without blowing up the roster?
In the first-ever Perfect Takes Possible Positivity Exercise, let's try to see if there's any realistic way to turn this Kraken roster around without tearing it down to the studs.
ANA
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Jul 20, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: Will NHL GMs just decide the Carlsson contract doesn't count?
The AAV on Leo Carlsson's deal is so big that most of the league might partake in the time-honored tradition of pretending it's not real.
DET
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Jul 13, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: Dylan Larkin, unfortunately, holds all the cards
When the market for centers is this bad, a guy who completely controls his destination can make life hell for his team. If he wants to.
ANA
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Jul 6, 2026
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7 min read
What We Learned: When does it make sense to offer-sheet a star player?
The Leo Carlsson contract might change the landscape of the NHL, but when would kind of offer sheet actually work again?
