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A Deep Dive on the 2026-27 Nashville Predators
Welcome to my 2026-27 NHL Deep Dive Series.
July 23, 2026
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A Deep Dive on the 2026-27 Seattle Kraken
Welcome to my 2026-27 NHL Deep Dive Series.
July 20, 2026
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A Deep Dive on the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome to my 2026-27 NHL Deep Dive Series.
July 17, 2026
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A Deep Dive On The 2026-27 Calgary Flames
Welcome to my 2026-27 NHL Deep Dive Series. Each article provides an in-depth preview of one team’s upcoming season, with the series progressing in reverse order of my preseason power rankings.
July 14, 2026
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A Deep Dive on the 2026-27 Vancouver Canucks
Welcome to my 2026-27 NHL Deep Dive Series. Each article provides an in-depth preview of one team's upcoming season, with the series progressing in reverse order of my preseason power rankings.
July 13, 2026
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How Much Is the No-State-Tax Advantage Actually Worth?
How taxes, contract structure, and front-office decision-making shape NHL roster construction.
July 9, 2026
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2026 NHL Draft Rankings
Ranking my top 32 prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft
June 23, 2026
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Conquering The Storm
How a blogger helped reshape the Hurricanes' identity and built a Stanley Cup champion.
June 15, 2026
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What Montreal Needs to Learn From Their Playoff Run
After a surprise trip to the ECF, what do the Canadiens need to do to take another big step.
May 30, 2026
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It's DEFCON 1 Time in Edmonton
The McDavid window is closing fast, and the Oilers may not have a real way to save it.
May 1, 2026
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Where It Went Wrong for the Leafs
A drop in star production, a stagnant blue line, and no secondary scoring all point to a deeper issue in Toronto.
April 6, 2026
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The Yzerplan
Evaluating Steve Yzerman’s tenure as Red Wings GM as Detroit fights to end its playoff drought.
March 12, 2026
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Gold Standard, Exposed
An evidence-based breakdown of Canada’s roster gaps and the roadmap back to gold.
February 24, 2026
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Nazem Kadri Trade Profile
Evaluating the production, contract risk, and true trade value of Calgary’s top deadline asset
February 21, 2026
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The Cost of Falling Behind
How long does it take NHL teams to return to a playoff spot after falling five or more points back?
February 16, 2026
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