Stars Lab used to keep the bet board behind the operator unlock. That’s fine for drafting tweets. It’s not fine for a site fans should open in August.
So the must-clear / bargain strip is on home and the desk. Same spine as Ops Stars Book — gold AAV ÷ 84, archive clear rates, house iXG — without needing a key.
How to read it
- Must clear — big paychecks. Nights under the need hurt the story. Tap the name for the earn card.
- Bargain bets — surplus or strong archive clears on a friendlier number. We’re leaning they keep earning.
- Model high end — internal band for the headliners (points / goals on the 84-game slate). Same numbers we use on X.
- House iXG / top line — play-by-play tape, not MoneyPuck game CSVs. Context for who is driving chances.
Why this exists before October
Until opening night, last-night boards are sample tape. The living board is the summer habit: who has to earn the deal, who’s a bargain, where the model high ends sit. When games tip, Night Rink takes the daily slot and this strip stays the season frame.
Open home. Argue with the board. Post on X. Come back after the next game.