Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 05/10/2026All of my NHL previews are done. You can find one for all 32 teams in this thread. 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the league last year, and they’re probably going to be just as bad this year bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Vancouver CanucksTeam in western Canada praying for the right ping-pong balls, part 2 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 03/10/2026There's probably not much of a reason to watch the Calgary Flames this year, but that's OK. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Calgary FlamesTeam in western Canada praying for the right ping-pong balls, part 1 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Seattle Kraken are set for another mediocre year. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Seattle KrakenAnother year in no-man’s land 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Anaheim Ducks had a brutal offseason, but they still have a ton of young talent to be excited about. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Anaheim DucksAnaheim is relying on its Quack Attack 101
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Happy first day of the NHL season to all who celebrate. The Los Angeles Kings just kind of exist right now, but that might be enough to make the playoffs anyway. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Los Angeles KingsDo you like vanilla ice cream? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Macklin Celebrini is already a Problem for opponents, and the Sharks could be one too as early as this year if their young core takes another step. Link: bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: San Jose SharksIt’s time to hop on the bandwagon at the Shark Tank 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The Edmonton Oilers still have the star power to go on a run, but there are still concerns about depth, goaltending and coaching. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Edmonton OilersEdmonton looking for a return to form 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The Vegas Golden Knights are another year older and probably worse after trading Pavel Dorofeyev. But Vegas should still be the team to beat in the Pacific. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Vegas Golden KnightsThe evil empire is still the team to beat in the Pacific Division 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Chicago Blackhawks are hoping that their young talent and a big bet on Bowen Byram can finally get them out of the basement. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Chicago BlackhawksIs this the year the Blackhawks finally emerge from the basement? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Winnipeg Jets were already feeling like a team stuck in the middle, and now Connor Hellebuyck wants out. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Winnipeg JetsWith Connor Hellebuyck wanting out, what’s left in Winnipeg? 101
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Nashville Predators had a busy summer, but it still feels like they’re still stuck in mediocrity. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Nashville PredatorsPeak mediocrity 110
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The St. Louis Blues are re-tooling, but in a weak Western Conference, they could still be competitive. Getting some saves would help. Link: bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: St. Louis BluesThe Blues insist on re-tooling, not rebuilding 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Utah Mammoth made the playoffs in its second season. Can they take the next step? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Utah MammothThe Mammoth are competitive, but can they take the next step? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 21/09/2026With Quinn Hughes, the Wild have the talent to go deep. But are concerns down the middle going to be too much to overcome? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Minnesota WildA Hughes season for the Wild 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Dallas Stars still have the talent to win it all, but they have to actually put it together this year bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Dallas StarsAfter a strange offseason, can the Stars finally get over the hump? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 16/09/2026After a historic regular season (and playoff disappointment), the Avalanche should pick up from where they left off last season. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Colorado AvalancheCan the Avalanche finally break through again? 110
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Detroit gave up on the Yzerplan, and the Red Wings are hitting the reset button. Dylan Larkin wanting out also doesn’t help. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Detroit Red WingsScratch the Yzerplan 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The Boston Bruins feel a little too stuck in the middle and need the bounces to go their way again this year. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Boston BruinsCan the PDO gods do it again? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The Maple Leafs overhauled their bottom six, added a top free agent in Darren Raddysh and hired both a new GM and coach. But is it enough to return to contention? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Toronto Maple LeafsWill a lot of new faces rejuvenate the Leafs? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The Montreal Canadiens are ahead of schedule after last year’s run to the conference finals. But don’t be surprised if they take a step back this year. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Montreal CanadiensIs running it back going to be enough for the Habs? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Ottawa last year was a team that couldn’t buy a save but dominated play at five on five. Between that and moving on from Brady Tkachuk, this year will hopefully be a little more normal for the Senators. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Ottawa SenatorsPlease be a little more normal this year 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 10/09/2026After a dream season last year, the Buffalo Sabres are in a good position to repeat that success, though they’ll need some internal improvement to do so. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Buffalo SabresAre the Sabres ready for an encore? 110
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 09/09/2026After missing the playoffs last season due to a whole lot of injuries and bad goaltending, the Panthers should be back to their usual selves this year after a big offseason. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Florida PanthersThe NHL’s most obvious bounce-back candidate 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The Tampa Bay Lightning have had their problems in the playoffs the last four years, but they should still be one of the NHL’s best teams this year. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Tampa Bay LightningA steady constant in a division of chaos 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The New York Islanders have their franchise defenseman in Matthew Schaefer, but they still need a whole lot more. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: New York IslandersThank goodness for Matthew Schaefer 200
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The Rangers overhauled their roster and traded several first-round picks to do so. Is it enough help for Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: New York RangersThe Rangers spent a lot this offseason, but that will only get them so far 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Columbus managed to keep the team together this offseason and was a lot better down the stretch after firing their coach. Can they finally get back to the playoffs? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Columbus Blue JacketsThe NHL season is quickly approaching. 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The Penguins pushed all the right buttons last year and made it back to the playoffs. Can they do it again now that the big names are a year older? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Pittsburgh PenguinsCan the Penguins repeat last season’s success? 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The New Jersey Devils have disappointed lately, but they should be a lot better this year with a new front office that overhauled the roster. Just need Jack Hughes to stay healthy. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: New Jersey DevilsThe Devils’ new front office is hoping they’ve given Jack Hughes enough help 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Up next: the Flyers. They made it back to the playoffs last year, but can they take another step? Plus, notes on their goaltending and power play. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Philadelphia FlyersThe Flyers are out to prove that last year’s success wasn’t a fluke 110
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Can the Capitals bounce back after a disappointing year? They sure seem to think so. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Washington CapitalsThe Capitals are betting on a bounce-back year 100
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Doing NHL season preview capsules. Up first: the Carolina Hurricanes bfarrell27.substack.com/p/previewing...bfarrell27.substack.comPreviewing every NHL team with 1 chart: Carolina HurricanesThe defending champions are running it back with virtually the same team 110
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Florida is going to win 8 games and look like a competent football team again. And that's totally fine 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The punishment in the church league I played in in Mississippi was to sing the national anthem at the next year's draft. Let me tell you, all of us were terrified of doing that 020
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Trying out something different while we wait for summer to end. Taking a look back at Carl Hagelin, the perfect depth player for 2010s contenders bfarrell27.substack.com/p/remember-a...bfarrell27.substack.comRemember a Guy: Carl HagelinThe perfect complementary player for a contender 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I went down a rabbit hole recently and found that there were not one, but two instances of an NHL team scoring nine unanswered goals on the same night. Oh, and it just so happened to be on the same night as the famous Patrik Stefan miss. Let's talk about it. bfarrell27.substack.com/p/january-4-...bfarrell27.substack.comJanuary 4, 2007: A crazy night of hockeyLet's turn back the clock 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I took a look at Macklin Celebrini's new contract, what that means for the Sharks going forward and what San Jose's approach to team building has looked like so far. open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comMacklin Celebrini will be the NHL's highest-paid player. Now what?The Sharks have locked down their superstar, but there's still work to do 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 08/07/2026It's possible that no rebuilding team has ever had a worse week than the Anaheim Ducks open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comThe Anaheim Ducks' very bad weekHow to squander all goodwill in just a few days 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Took some time and compiled some thoughts on the most fun Sharks season in years, even if it didn't have a happy ending bfarrell27.substack.com/p/the-2025-2...bfarrell27.substack.comThe 2025-26 San Jose Sharks: A magical season that came up just shortSan Jose engineered a tremendous turnaround, but it wasn't enough to make the playoffs 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 31/03/2026I hate when people evaluate players using just their point totals. But when it comes to young players, is the production all that matters? bfarrell27.substack.com/p/learning-t...bfarrell27.substack.comLearning to like points (for young players)If a young player is scoring but not driving play, should we care? 000
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 18/03/2026The San Jose Sharks' underlying numbers have improved dramatically since the Olympic break, thanks in large part to Macklin Celebrini open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comCelebrini propelling San Jose to new heightsSan Jose has seen an uptick in its underlying numbers since the Olympic break, mostly thanks to its teenage superstar 000
Reposted by Brendan FarrellBrendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 12/03/2026A year ago, they Washington Capitals were the model team for re-tooling iron the fly instead of tanking. But after a disappointing season thus far, now what? open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comEverybody wanted to be the Washington Capitals. Now what?There's not always gold at the end of the "rebuild on the fly" rainbow 101
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 12/03/2026A year ago, they Washington Capitals were the model team for re-tooling iron the fly instead of tanking. But after a disappointing season thus far, now what? open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comEverybody wanted to be the Washington Capitals. Now what?There's not always gold at the end of the "rebuild on the fly" rainbow 101
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 31/01/2026The Pittsburgh Penguins are on track to make the playoffs despite looking like they were heading straight toward a rebuild six months ago. Here's how: open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comThe Pittsburgh Penguins are still hereSomehow, the Penguins returned 012
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Latest from the newsletter: the Kings overhauled their roster in free agency, and they made themselves worse in the process open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell... 000
Reposted by Brendan FarrellBrendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Seattle Kraken are in a playoff spot. One problem: They stink open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comThe Seattle Kraken are an outlierThe Kraken are in playoff contention despite abysmal underlying numbers 001
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Seattle Kraken are in a playoff spot. One problem: They stink open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comThe Seattle Kraken are an outlierThe Kraken are in playoff contention despite abysmal underlying numbers 001
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Some Sunday reading: I took a look at Will Smith's hot second half and how he turned things around. open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comTaking a deeper look at Will Smith's second halfThe Sharks rookie found his game as the season went on 020
Brendan Farrell @bfarrell727.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Latest from my newsletter: let's talk about Nikolaj Ehlers and how his move to Carolina might be the beginning of more opportunity. open.substack.com/pub/bfarrell...open.substack.comNikolaj Ehlers is finally getting his moment in the sunCarolina's betting big on a long-underrated winger 010