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NHL Reporter @ ESPN
Brandon Bussi's journey to the
#NHL
- and the immediate success he found - is only part of the story. On sports, family, love and advocacy - and how Bussi's autistic brother has helped define his life:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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How Brandon Bussi's brother, Dylan, inspired his NHL journey
The 27-year-old goalie has had a record-breaking debut season for the Hurricanes, and his brother remains in his mindset.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48369864/nhl-2025-26-brandon-bussi-carolina-hurricanes-goalie-brother-autism
3 months ago
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On John Tavares - fighting Father Time on the ice by prioritizing mental (not just physical) health while also sharing his passion in the Toronto community: “It’s a real blessing, and our privilege”
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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How John Tavares' mental health focus has lifted his play
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48033963/nhl-john-tavares-maple-leafs-mental-health-foundation-goals-career
4 months ago
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The Anaheim Ducks were a wagon...until they weren't. Leo Carlsson was on a heater...until he wasn't. Why a strong second half from Carlsson is key to the Ducks' potential turnaround - "We need him to be Leo"
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Can breakout star Leo Carlsson get the Ducks back on track?
Following a hot start, the Ducks are now on the outside looking in at the playoff race.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47590216/nhl-2025-26-leo-carlsson-breakout-star-anaheim-ducks-playoffs
6 months ago
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Derek Lee
6 months ago
Per ESPN’s
@kristenshilton.bsky.social
, the Ducks and the NHL were named in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday by a former employee who says she faced sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination from 2022 to 2025 while working for both defendants.
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Former employee files lawsuit against Ducks, NHL
The NHL and the Ducks were named in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who says she faced sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination from 2022 to 2025.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47533186/former-employee-sues-ducks-nhl-harassment-discrimination
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What was your favourite hockey moment of 2025?
6 months ago
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Will Macklin Celebrini make it onto Team Canada's Olympic roster? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, Celebrini is having one heck of an
#NHL
season - but representing Canada in Milan would be a dream come true:
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https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47268779/sharks-celebrini-playing-team-canada-huge-honor
https://t.co/XgMVRH6bFb
7 months ago
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We do not talk about Zach Werenski enough He is a tremendous defenseman
7 months ago
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Is becoming excited over finding the immersion blender you want on Black Friday sale what being an adult it all about? Is this it?
7 months ago
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The quarter-season grades are IN at
@espn.com
All the highs and lows to date in a wild season. Check it out:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Who's making the grade, and who's failing at the NHL quarter mark? Grades for all 32 teams
From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47085484/nhl-2025-26-grades-quarter-season-all-32-teams-players-standings-playoffs
7 months ago
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The puck has dropped on a new
#NHL
season! Here’s how the
@espn.com
hockey fam predicts* the year ahead is playing out *i’m v. bad at this game 🙃
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Expert picks for the 2025-26 NHL season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Panthers three-peat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/46519134/nhl-2025-26-season-picks-stanley-cup-divisions-awards
9 months ago
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Greg Wyshynski
11 months ago
Spoke with Keith Tkachuk about being an EA Sports NHL cover model, partying with the Panthers, Brady Tkachuk’s future in Ottawa and his Hockey Hall of Fame snubs. Enjoy!
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Keith Tkachuk on Matthew, Brady, Olympic gold and his Hall of Fame snub
"There's nothing better than seeing your kids do what they love to do best," Tkachuk said of his All-Star sons.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45909843/nhl-ea-sports-keith-tkachuk-matthew-brady-olympics-hall-fame
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Also - have we seen Happy Gilmore II? Or Naked Gun, the remake? Thoughts? Reviews? Please share!
11 months ago
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I feel strangely proud when people ask me for directions. Like, do I appear trustworthy? You're betting I will send you in the right direction? Love that for us!
11 months ago
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John Tavares is "thrilled" to be staying home in Toronto as Leafs' ink center to four-year contract extension:
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Leafs' Tavares 'thrilled' to land 4-year extension
Veteran center John Tavares has signed a four-year contract extension to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Friday.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45597294/john-tavares-thrilled-land-4-year-extension-maple-leafs
about 1 year ago
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Greg Wyshynski
about 1 year ago
🐝🐝🐝 Some pre-NHL Draft buzz heading into a couple of really big weeks in the offseason.
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NHL draft buzz: How Blackhawks, Isles, Predators could shake up first round
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45563571/2025-nhl-draft-buzz-trades-top-prospects-free-agency-rumors
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"He's just a tremendous person" Paul Maurice was at a career crossroads when the chance to coach in Florida came along. It's been a match made in heaven - with the championship(s?) to prove it:
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The Paul Maurice Effect: How the Panthers coach helped create a monster
Yes, he inherited a good team. But he made it great, on the verge of a second Stanley Cup.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45501132/nhl-2025-playoffs-stanley-cup-final-panthers-coach-paul-maurice
about 1 year ago
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The Florida Panthers are loading back up with Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and AJ Greer all set to return for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Bad news for the Hurricanes, as they try to stave off elimination again? We'll find out (via
@wyshynski.bsky.social
):
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Panthers' Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer back for Gm. 5
The Florida Panthers will get winger Sam Reinhart, defenseman Niko Mikkola and forward A.J. Greer back for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night against the Hurricanes.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45361486/panthers-get-reinhart-mikkola-greer-back-game-5-vs-canes
about 1 year ago
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The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final - but they'll have to get there without Zach Hyman On Edmonton's significant loss - and what's next for the Oilers' offense:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Oilers' Hyman likely out for remainder of playoffs
Oilers forward Zach Hyman is unlikely to play again in the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering an injury in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45360690/oilers-hyman-surgery-likely-rest-playoffs
about 1 year ago
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“He’s just a competitor” How Anthony Stolarz went from understudy to
#Leafs
leading man - and Toronto needs his best performance of the season in tonight’s Game 6 showdown in Ottawa:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Is Anthony Stolarz the Maple Leafs' goaltending savior?
The Maple Leafs' recent playoff goaltending history is rough. Have they found a solution? How far can he take them?
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44909380/nhl-2025-playoffs-stanley-cup-toronto-maple-leafs-anthony-stolarz-goaltender
about 1 year ago
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"I want to be in that conversation, where people look at me as a number one defenseman" How Zach Werenski is making good on his goals in the most emotional of seasons for Columbus:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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How Zach Werenski has leveled up during an emotional season for the Blue Jackets
As the team continues to honor the memory of Johnny Gaudreau, the veteran blueliner has been at the forefront.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44547913/nhl-2024-25-zach-werenski-columbus-blue-jackets-johnny-gaudreau-norris-trophy
about 1 year ago
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We are midway through this NHL season so naturally it's time to judge all 32 clubs! Here we have the official
@espn.com
midseason grades - agree, or disagree?
www.espn.com/nhl/insider/...
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Grades for all 32 NHL teams at midseason: Knights, Caps, Jets, Wild lead the way
From multiple A's to several D's and two F's, here's each team's class president, player in danger of failing, and an overall grade.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/43386868/nhl-2024-25-grades-midseason-all-32-teams-players-standings-playoffs
over 1 year ago
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The New Jersey Devils have captured my curiosity. Are they on the verge of breaking through as bonafide contenders? And might they follow the path of a recent Stanley Cup champion? My look into the matter:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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How the Devils' rise has echoes of a recent Stanley Cup champ: Is this the year?
If New Jersey's journey to contention feels a little familiar, there's a good reason why. And will the Devils make another Cup run this spring?
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/43383486/nhl-2024-25-devils-contender-standings-playoffs-stanley-cup
over 1 year ago
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Buffalo is up on Washington through 40 minutes - but can the Sabres hold on to win? That's been an issue already for the Sabres in 2025...to go along with an issues-packed 2024. Taking a look at it all for Buffalo:
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Can the Sabres salvage their season? What must happen to get back in playoff mix
As the Bills prepare for another playoff run in the NFL, Buffalo's hockey team appears poised to extend their postseason drought.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/43300075/nhl-2024-25-buffalo-sabres-salvage-season-playoffs-drought
over 1 year ago
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We're past the quarter-mark of this
#NHL
season already (insane!) So of course, it's time to dole out grades for all 32 teams! Never an easy task (things can change on a dime, as we know) but here's our take on where the league's clubs are at:
www.espn.com/nhl/insider/...
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Grades for all 32 NHL teams at the quarter mark: Canes, Jets, Wild lead the way
From multiple A's to several D's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club, as well as an overall grade for the quarter.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/42603390/nhl-2024-25-grades-quarter-season-all-32-teams-players-standings-playoffs
over 1 year ago
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Are the New York Rangers...broken? Are we worried yet? That was something of a breakdown at 4-on-4 to let Schenn score.
over 1 year ago
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Nashville is...playing well? And beating the Winnipeg Jets? Granted, Connor Hellebuyck isn't in net but. Two goals on five shots is something against a team like the Jets. But will it hold?!
over 1 year ago
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Alex Ovechkin is out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula. What it all means - for Ovechkin's chase to beat Wayne Gretzky's record, and for the Washington Capitals moving forward without him:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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How does Ovechkin's injury impact the goal-scoring chase -- and the Capitals' playoff hopes?
The race to 894 goals is currently on hold as the superstar scorer will miss the next four to six weeks. Here's everything you need to know.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/42531693/nhl-alex-ovechkin-injury-goal-scoring-record-wayne-gretzky-capitals-playoffs
over 1 year ago
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Kristen Shilton
Greg Wyshynski
over 1 year ago
The @NHLJets have won 16 of 19 games to shock the NHL. How are they *this* good? Is it sustainable? Could they win the Cup? It's a Wysh x Kristen Shilton deep dive into the stats and psychology of the red hot Jets, including thoughts from the players.
www.espn.com.sg/nhl/story/_/...
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Are the Winnipeg Jets really this good? Inside their hot start -- and whether it's sustainable
In a season of surprises, none have been more shocking than the Jets' sudden ascent. What's changed? And are they now a Stanley Cup favorite?
https://www.espn.com.sg/nhl/story/_/id/42487524/nhl-2024-25-winnipeg-jets-surprise-standings-playoffs-stanley-cup-analytics
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Winnipeg has soared atop the NHL standings as an offensive heavyweight with championship-calibre goaltending and a first-year head coach pushing all the right buttons.
@wyshynski.bsky.social
and I did a deep dive into the Jets early success - from every angle:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Are the Winnipeg Jets really this good? Inside their hot start -- and whether it's sustainable
In a season of surprises, none have been more shocking than the Jets' sudden ascent. What's changed? And are they now a Stanley Cup favorite?
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/42487524/nhl-2024-25-winnipeg-jets-surprise-standings-playoffs-stanley-cup-analytics
over 1 year ago
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An annual labour of love - our
@espnplus.bsky.social
Future Power Rankings! I got to examin how each team landed where they did - and why:
www.espn.com/nhl/insider/...
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NHL Future Power Rankings: Predicting best, worst teams for the next three seasons
Which NHL teams are set up for long-term success? We stacked all 32 franchises' expectations through 2026-27.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/42372232/nhl-2024-25-future-power-rankings-prospects-rosters-cap-front-office
over 1 year ago
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kyle connor just did that to sergei bobrovksy sheeesssh and winnipeg was getting v. outplayed there by florida, too
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over 1 year ago
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Auston Matthews "isn't getting worse" but won't be back in the
#Leafs
lineup this week as he recovers from upper-body injury: "It's a little bit of a holding pattern:"
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Leafs' Matthews at least a week away from play
Leafs star Auston Matthews is at least a week away from returning from an upper-body injury.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/42468421/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-least-week-away-play
over 1 year ago
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We are not talking nearly enough about Dylan Strome and the season he is having. Two assists tonight already to give him 26 points in 17 games, putting him top-10 in league scoring. Incredible start.
over 1 year ago
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Didn't think my first post on here would be about a Ryan Reaves suspension, but here we are:
#Leafs
enforcer gets five game ban for illegal check to the head of
#Oilers
Darnell Nurse:
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
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Leafs' Reaves suspended 5 games for hit on Nurse
Toronto Maple Leafs veteran forward Ryan Reaves was suspended on Sunday for five games, the NHL announced, after an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse on Saturday ni...
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/42450430/toronto-maple-leafs-forward-ryan-reaves-suspended-five-games
over 1 year ago
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