A season long heater in their sophomore season convinced the Seattle Kraken that they’re just a couple of tweaks away from contending for a Stanley Continue Reading
Maple Leafs Notebook 26.04.29
When Brad Treliving took the reigns as Toronto Maple Leafs GM in 2023, he inherited a perennial 100 point team that was ready to compete Continue Reading
Flames Notebook 26.04.27
The Rebiggle is in full flight. Actions speak louder than words. This season’s poor showing that landed them the 4th best lottery odds and a Continue Reading
Rangers Notebook 26.04.25
The Rangers finished in last place in the Eastern Conference this season. When I looked at the Metropolitan Division in March, I noted the front Continue Reading
Blackhawks Notebook 26.04.23
In the March Central Division Notebook, we noted the Blackhawks had a young cohort starting to show it’s NHL mettle this season. It’s a work Continue Reading
Canucks Notebook 26.04.20
The Vancouver Canucks finished the 25/26 season in last place in the NHL. With 58 points, they were a whopping 14 points back of the Continue Reading
Metropolitan Division Notebook – March 2026
The New York Rangers are in complete denial. Chris Drury’s letter to Rangers fans explicitly stated that ‘this is not a rebuild’. That’s the reason I decided to show their timeline as I did, anchored from their original letter to fans in 2018.
Atlantic Division Notebook – March 2026
The Sabres are riding a young group in their charge to the top of the Atlantic Division this season. Sure, there are a few vets sprinkled in, but the balance of the core is still approaching or just reaching their prime.
Central Division Notebook – March 2026
The Utah Mammoth are a team on the rise and they find themselves in a playoff race this season. Their young Dudes are a big part of it too, with Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther playing key roles. The contention cohort looks strong and capable of supporting a contending roster.
Pacific Division Notebook – February 2026
I’ve put together Contention Roadmaps that merge the ideas from player tiers, development curves, and historical rebuild timelines. The intent is to get a sense of where each team sits in their development cycle and where the potential strengths and weaknesses are in their long term outlook.