The article discusses the surprising surprises in hockey analysis, with a list of hockey analysis and takes, including predictions that sometimes you will miss out on the team's trajectory. The Buffalo Sabres have been surprising this season, showing how the power of intangibles can change a team's fortunes. The team with the NHL's longest playoff drought is finally finding form, with the best vibes of any team in the league, their depth scoring and young skilled players, and Rasmus Dahlin, who has emerged as one of the best leaders in the NHL. The Sabres' decision to promote GM Jarmo Kekäläinen, which has boosted morale, and their confidence have also boosted their chances. The article's title, "freezing cold take," was re-imagined as a reference to a prediction I made a year ago that the Sabres were predicted to win the East East. However, the article also mentions that the Penguins have been slowly selling at the right price, showing they are gradually taking care of their future.