The transition to full-time life on the NHL beat has made a world of difference for me. I’ve got more resources at my disposal when crafting content for the VIPs here at The Athletic Vancouver — including the time to meticulously track data you won’t find publicly available and break down more systems play and video than ever before, plus the player access to add perspective and take you behind the curtain from time to time.



This three-pronged attack of data, video and the player voice will culminate in lengthy features like last week’s Quinn Hughes story, but not every interesting insight can be shared in the form of an exhaustive deep dive. This is where my “Dayal Files” column will step in: It’s going to make an appearance whenever my notes are bursting with information, insights and stories I can’t wait to share with all of you.



Horvat’s rise and what’s next



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