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What do I actually get if I purchase NHL Center Ice mid-season after the price has dropped significantly
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search32 queries10/30/2026
Download run
Gemini unique queries
31
3 in ≥ half the passes · stability 39%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
100%
1 of 1 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
What do I actually get if I purchase NHL Center Ice mid-season after the price has dropped significantly
31 unique queries · 3 passes
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (1)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 1 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 31 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6100% predicted
NHL Center Ice 2026 mid season discounted price what included remaining season games blackout rules package Google ↗
- NHL CENTER ICE on DIRECTV · directv.com
- What's NHL Center Ice? · xfinity.com
- NHL Center Ice Review: Cost and Out-Of-Market Access Overview · cabletv.com
- NHL Centre Ice FAQs · rogers.com
- NHL on DIRECTV: Channels, Center Ice & Local Games (Oct 2026) · americantv.com
- Nhl center ice · forums.xfinity.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Colour
SimulatedReal search
Hover a query to see its counterpart · click a topic to focus it · zoom with Ctrl/⌘ + scroll, a pinch, double-click or +
Queries
31 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
nhl center ice vs espn plus mid season value COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare buying discounted Center Ice late in the season versus alternative streaming options. | — | comparison_table | mid season price drop inclusions | 3x of 3 | |
is nhl center ice worth it in february PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate the worth of purchasing the package during the second half of the regular season. | — | review_roundup | late season game access and playoffs | 3x of 3 | |
does nhl center ice include playoffs IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if the post-season is covered by a mid-season or full-season subscription. | — | faq_page | late season game access and playoffs | 2x of 3 | |
nhl center ice mid season price drop contents REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand what specific games and channels are included when buying NHL Center Ice late in the season. | — | web_article | mid season price drop inclusions | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice mid season price drop content included REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand what games and channels are included when buying the subscription halfway through the year. | — | faq_page | mid season price drop inclusions | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice mid season price drop content inclusions REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand what specific channels and games are included when buying the package halfway through the year. | — | faq_page | mid season price drop inclusions | 1x of 3 | |
do you get all games if you buy nhl center ice late in the season IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if past games or only remaining games are part of the package. | — | faq_page | late season game access and playoffs | 1x of 3 | |
do you get past games if you buy nhl center ice late IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if full game archives or on-demand replays from earlier in the season are accessible upon a late purchase. | — | web_article | late season game access and playoffs | 1x of 3 | |
do you get all games if you buy nhl center ice late IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if past games are accessible or if the subscription only covers remaining games. | — | web_article | late season game access and playoffs | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice prorated price features list RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | See the exact breakdown of what features and channel packages come with the discounted rate. | — | pricing_page | prorated pricing and feature list | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice prorated price policy RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if the subscription cost drops proportionally relative to how much of the season has already passed. | — | pricing_page | prorated pricing rules and policies | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice prorated pricing rules RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how the discounted price is calculated based on the remaining games in the season. | — | calculator/tool | prorated pricing rules and policies | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice blackouts apply to mid season subscribers ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if regional blackout restrictions still apply to users who purchase the package at a reduced price later in the year. | — | faq_page | mid season blackout restrictions and ru… | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice blackout restrictions rules ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn which local and national games will still be blocked out despite buying the package. | — | faq_page | mid season blackout restrictions and ru… | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice blackout restrictions out of market games ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if local team blackouts still apply when purchasing the package later in the year. | — | glossary/definition | mid season blackout restrictions and ru… | 1x of 3 | |
what channels do you get with nhl center ice REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | List the specific television feeds and channel numbers included in the package. | — | product_spec_sheet | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
what channels come with nhl center ice package REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | List the specific television feeds and channel numbers provided by the subscription. | — | product_spec_sheet | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice subscription options and features REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | View the complete list of features offered by the package. | — | product_spec_sheet | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
can you watch archive games with nhl center ice subscription IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if historical or earlier season games can be watched on demand after buying mid-season. | — | forum/qna | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
can you cancel nhl center ice early or get a refund IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the refund and cancellation policies for mid-season purchases. | — | faq_page | refund and auto renewal policies | 1x of 3 | |
how to activate nhl center ice after ordering RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the setup process required after purchasing the package mid-season. | — | how_to_steps | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
how many out of market games do you get with nhl center ice RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Confirm the total volume of live out-of-market games delivered per week. | — | web_article | late season game access and playoffs | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice auto renewal policy after discounted purchase RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if buying a discounted mid-season pass enrolls the user in full-price auto-renewal for the following season. | — | web_article | refund and auto renewal policies | 1x of 3 | |
how to activate nhl center ice after buying through cable provider ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the setup steps required to start watching games after purchasing the package through a traditional TV provider. | — | how_to_steps | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice features list ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | View all extra features such as multi-view, stats, and alternate audio feeds. | — | product_spec_sheet | prorated pricing and feature list | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice cost breakdown by month ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | See the monthly cost progression and how the discount applies over time. | — | pricing_page | prorated pricing and feature list | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice package inclusions and playoff access RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if the mid-season package includes coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. | — | faq_page | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice customer reviews late season purchase RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read feedback from other subscribers who bought the package late in previous seasons. | — | forum/qna | late season game access and playoffs | 1x of 3 | |
what channels are on nhl center ice package REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the exact channel numbers or streaming feeds provided. | — | product_spec_sheet | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 | |
nhl center ice refund policy mid season IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if a discounted mid-season package is eligible for refunds or if it is final sale. | — | web_article | refund and auto renewal policies | 1x of 3 | |
what do you get with nhl center ice through cable provider REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how the package integrates with traditional cable or satellite TV providers. | — | buyers_guide | package channels and activation features | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 915 / 1,384 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 915 / 1,546 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 915 / 1,442 |