NPI Tracker: How established is Dartmouth as the No. 1 team?

Plus, Athletes.org presents framework for a college sports CBA, HEA on the NPI bubble, and Canada invited seven NCAA players on its WJC roster

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Dartmouth remains atop the NPI and the Big Green are still unbeaten, but how firm is their footing? What happens when — or if — that first loss arrives? And how much impact does each win have on solidifying their position in the rankings? We tackle those questions in today’s edition of the NPI Tracker.

Also in issue No. 617:

• Hockey East has several teams lingering near the NPI bubble. If the league hopes to secure multiple NCAA bids, it will need a few of those programs to separate themselves within conference play.

• Athletes.org unveiled its proposed framework for a college sports collective bargaining agreement. Why might this be the most realistic path forward for the future of college athletics? I break it down.

• On the subject of the NPI, I’ll explain why I’m thankful college hockey leans on an objective formula rather than a committee process like the College Football Playoff.

Plus, a handful of roster notes and a look at Canada’s World Junior camp, where seven invitees boast NCAA ties.

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