Rob Pizzola joins the show to discuss what we can learn from this weird season, how external factors like schedule and officiating can impact team performance, and the NHL's foray into the sports betting world. Topics include:

Learning from this weird season

What we can glean from matchup data 

Gap in talent between top teams and the rest

Quantifying the effect of fatigue on teams

Transparency and accountability for officiating

Pros and cons of NHL embracing gambling

Broadcasts trying to talk about betting props

Difference between starters and backup goalies

How quickly the lines adjust to new information

Teams that are under and overvalued by market

Stanley Cup contender odds

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