Cup Final Belongs To the Team That Beats Regression

The argument here is simple and very hockey - once you get this deep, talent is not enough unless you can outrun the numbers that want to drag you back to earth. Neil’s Substack frames the Final as a battle between hot streaks and the cold reality that usually catches up to teams in June. The smart money knows this league punishes wishful thinking, which is why the real story is whether either club can keep the floor from dropping out.