My story for @theathletic.com on the connected legacy of Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin in what might be their NHL swan song www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Capitals fire assistant coach Mitch Love after NHL suspends him for 2025-26 season. (1st to report suspension: Frank Seravalli ) The latest via @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

Give it away, now. For @theathletic.com ‬⁩ — a look at NHL’s teams’ best promotional giveaways. Tagged with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this fun story www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

United Center goes dark during Blackhawks-Mammoth game, far from NHL’s first power outage My latest for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

My latest for @theathletic.com looks back on first time @nhlcanucks.bsky.social ‬⁩ had two players with same name. “It’s a fun little club.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... The Canucks have two players named Elias Pettersson. The NHL’s Greg Adamses can relate

Let do that hockey! My latest for @theathletic.com explains what you need to know for 2025-26 NHL season. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... The 2025-26 NHL regular season starts this week: What you need to know

Neglected to not October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth Being properly diagnosed 11 years ago changed my life for the better.

LinkedIN isn’t a go-to platform for professional athletes. One minor-league hockey player’s story suggests it could be. My latest for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... On LinkedIn, a minor-league hockey journeyman breaks his own free-agent signings

NHL exhibition games often turn ugly. Is the era of preseason fighting almost over? My latest for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Faceoff: Inside the NHL" is here. So, what can you expect? Good question. @TheAthletic has answers. www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

He’s fueled and ready. Always fun catching up with The One Before The Big Three. Here’s hoping this night is unforgettable for Marc-Andre, his family, the Penguins and Pittsburgh. 🌸

“You really get at a loss for words, but I think that’s what makes those kinds of things special for everybody.” A look at NHL‬⁩ players who re-signed so they could retire, reunite with favorite franchise. My story for @theathletic.com ‬⁩ www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

21 Penguins training camps. As a primary beat reporter, only Dave Molinari has more. (Dave is GOAT of PGH hockey media.) Dream run for me. A lot of memories. One was first w/ Josh Yohe — in 2010 he was just figuring out. Most of you already follow him. For those that don’t, he’s your hookup. -30-

A relaunched @penguinsnhl.bsky.social HOF has been announced. Some key details: 🔸 Physical HOF will be built (overdue) 🔸 3 year rollout for 10 candidates will clear logjam of those deserving 🔸 Current HOFers remain 🔹 Mike Lange gets special in-arena display 🔸Categories: Player, Builder, Contributor

How to fix NHL: An @theathletic.com experiment www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

Smacked a 45-pound plate off my head during a workout on Day 1 of NHL Draft. Wouldn’t recommend it. Doing a lot better. Still a bit off. But that’s why my usual nonsense has been absent from this platform. That’s all.

Teamed with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this story on NHL players reacting to new CBA. Via @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/art... NHL players react to new CBA terms, from ‘slight’ concessions to ‘contentious’ changes

Pat Brisson, agent for Sidney Crosby, told me just now in text message that speculation about Crosby leaving Penguins are “baseless rumors.” So, there’s a name for you, too. #NHLDraft

An impressive class is headed to Hockey Hall of Fame Read all about it via @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...

The StanleyCup is in the house Tuesday, which means players’ razors could soon be put to use. Had fun with this @theathletic.bsky.social story looking at the origin of the famed playoff beard that traces back to @newjorkislanders.bsky.social dynasty. www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

INDIANAPOLIS — So, be honest, how did you think Caitlin Clark would play heading into her first game back? A 25-point first half? “No,” Steph White said. But maybe we should have. My column from Clark’s return, and its implications www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

Dark, deranged week in America. But I’m enthused by the people showing those in power that many more of us are not standing for this than those who are supporting it. These protests across country are a sign of true strength.

What a contrast: On the one hand, one grandiose spectacle in the nation's capital, a panorama of propaganda put on by an aspiring autocrat. On the other hand, thousands of assemblies of free citizens across the nation, authentic celebrations of the proposition that here the people rule.

Can’t tell if I’m more impressed by Panthers or surprised by Oilers in Game 5. Taking two in a row from Florida to win #StanleyCup will tall order for Edmonton.

As always, in a playoff game I’m not covering, I root for a multitude of OTs and and shenanigans #StanleyCup

As I was saying …

Anyone who says they know how #StanleyCup will go from here is smoking wacky tabacky. Strap in. This is a going to be a bonkers Games 5-7, and we’re the better for it.

I’m firmly in “if it’s a penalty, call it” camp even in #StanleyCup  BUT good gravy are there a lot of power plays in this Final. Are these teams that undisciplined?

Worked with ⁦colleague @peterbaugh.bsky.social to gather some intel about 2026 Winter Olympics and Russia’s hockey participation. Via @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/639... Russian hockey teams remain banned from 2026 Olympics. What does it mean for NHL players?

Can #StanleyCupFinal rematch help NHL get casual fans back into hockey way they were during 4 Nations Face-Off? My latest for @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/638... Amid ‘nightmare’ Stanley Cup playoff ratings, can Oilers-Panthers help NHL recapture 4 Nations buzz?

Told Mark Madden on radio Monday that I wouldn’t rule out a candidate that wasn’t on radar of media for next Penguins coach. Well, it’s Dan Muse. New HC for @penguins He’s most recently been assistant for Rangers and Predators. Can’t say Dubas didn’t go bold.

Joined @mbultman.bsky.social & @marklazerus.bsky.social to tell “war stories” from last Stanley Cup Final rematch. TAHS via @theathletic.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Co-hosted The Athletic Hockey Show with @jessegranger.bsky.social — and it’s a fun listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Panthers forecheck is relentless and a big part of their success. But it’s the D activating and generating chances that is their special sauce. Unless they get goalie’d, I don’t know how they lose 4 of 7 anytime soon. #StanleyCupPlayoffs

If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.

A bunch of us made our conference Finals picks.

Panthers might be better this postseason than a year ago, and I wasn’t sure that was plausible. Just a sensational job by Florida’s management to replace players that departed, and coaches to use them in beat roles. #StanleyCupPlayoffs

Cheers was a perfect sitcom, it holds up all these years later, and George Wendt’s Norm Petersen was a big reason for its popularity. Last scene was fitting him and Ted Danson’s Sam Malone talking life. Here’s to that big stool somewhere out there, Normie.

I don’t know what you do if you’re running Maple Leafs, but erring on side of BIG changes might be best route. Cap and contract clauses will make it tough, though. Bucket of Suck performance in Game 7. #StanleyCupPlayoffs

Alex Ovechkin has scored more goals than any NHL player — and his teams have been past second round once in 20 seasons. NOT a criticism. It’s hard to win eight #StanleyCupPlayoffs games, let alone 16 in a postseason. Even all-timers need a lot of help, and luck.

Big #migraine trigger for me is barometric pressure changes. Stretches like this in PGH require heightened awareness. Anyone else know their triggers for migraine? Keeping detailed journals helped me discover mine. Helps with treatment.

It’s an own-goal palooza last two nights. What an ending to Vegas-Edmonton! “Stunning” is overused in sports. That ending was stunning. #StanleyCupPlayoffs

RE Ducks coaching hire… A good rule of thumb is never trust any business/institution that claims to have conducted an extensive investigation on any matter.

Nobody asked, but… Manny Malhotra’s resume sure makes him seem like an ideal to be next Penguins coach. Former player. Grinder. NHL experience as assistant. AHL head coach. Vets would respect him for having played. Young players would benefit from his coaching experience.

NHL Draft Lottery produces unlikely winner. Via @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/633... New York Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery after jumping up 9 spots

Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon taking their Nova Scotia show to IIHF World Championships @penguinsnhl.bsky.social | @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...

What’s one way to quiet Draft Lottery conspiracy theorists? Do the drawing live. NHL makes big change for Monday. www.nytimes.com/athletic/633... 2025 NHL Draft Lottery draw will be broadcast live on Monday

Fan who fell at PNC Park identified, remains in critical condition. @pirates.com | @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/632... Fan who fell in Pirates-Cubs game identified as local Pennsylvania man

Sick, not weak. STRONG #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Anxiety #Autism #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚

Scary scene at PNC Park on Wednesday night. @pirates.com | @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/632... Fan stretchered off field after falling from stands during Pirates vs. Cubs