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The model is pessimistic about the West in general, with all four of the worst teams and six of the bottom seven being from the conference.
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The Athletic's projection model is generally pessimistic about the Western Conference, with all four of the worst teams and six of the bottom seven teams in the projections being from that conference.
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Sean McIndoe
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-22"
}
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Projections NHL Western Conference
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7620128/2026/09/22/nhl-sumo-wrestler-goalie-question

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