If you want your copy of Black Aces signed (or would like to buy one), here’s where I’ll be the next couple of weeks. @triumphbooks.bsky.social

It's now been 20 years since NHL reporters working between the benches became a thing. I spoke to a few reporters who've done the job, NBC producer Sam Flood, who came up with the idea, and former GM Brian Burke, who wasn't a fan. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Thank you @sonalikarnick for having me on @cbcradio to talk about my upcoming book #BlackAces a couple of days ago. You can re-listen to the interview here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Batherson-Stützle-Giroux Tkachuk-Cozens-Greig Cousins-Pinto-Amadio Zetterlund-Eller-Bourgault Sanderson-Zub Chabot-Jensen Kleven-Spence MacDermid-Matinpalo We’ll confirm goaltender later today.

During a conversation with @jkamckenzie.bsky.social last Saturday, vice president of marketing Peter Shier said the Senators have produced 400 additional jerseys since the Saturday prior ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

I've been told Linus Ullmark has been added to the #Sens active roster, and it looks like he'll back up Mads Sogaard tonight.

For those not in the know: Mads Sogaard starts against Vegas. Nick Jensen plays as well, drawing in for Nikolas Matinpalo.

If you have questions for NHL insider Chris Johnston, send them over. We'll tackle a couple of them on the next episode of our podcast. #CJShow @sdpnsports.bsky.social

Late to this but saw that Mads Sogaard got called up. I’ve been told the #Sens are calling him up as insurance just in case this weekend’s cold weather gets too crazy and affects travel. Belleville Senators are in Springfield, Illinois tonight to play the Thunderbirds.

Mike Yeo was previously in charge of the Canucks' PK. He is now running the #Sens' PK in place of Nolan Baumgartner. How effective were his PK units? 2022-23 Canucks: 71.6 percent (last in the league) 2023-24 Canucks: 79.1 percent (17th best in the league)

Toronto! I’ll be in your city promoting my book Black Aces next month! I’ll be at A Different Booklist with @donnovanbennett.bsky.social on Feb. 4 & Another Story with @shireenahmed.bsky.social on Feb. 27! RSVP (Feb. 4): shorturl.at/cqFXX RSVP (Feb. 27): www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-of-...

New TAHS with @haileysalvian.bsky.social - Seriously, why did Team USA pick Jackson LaCombe over Lane Hutson? - Are the Sens OK? With @jkamckenzie.bsky.social - PWHL player poll talk It's a good show. pod.fo/e/37e79f

More on Perron: sports hernia injury that’s been nagging at him for a bit. He’ll require surgery.

Zetterlund-Stützle-Batherson Tkachuk-Cozens-Greig Amadio-Pinto-Giroux Cousins-Eller-Halliday Sanderson-Zub Chabot-Jensen Kleven-Spence MacDermid-Matinpalo James Reimer projected to start again. Linus Ullmark got on ice reps but not expected to back up. David Perron out 5-7 wks.

If you have questions for NHL insider Chris Johnston, send them over! @sdpnsports.bsky.social. We're doing our #AskCJ segment tomorrow.

Also tonight’s lines remain unchanged from yesterday.

For those curious: James Reimer will start against Detroit tonight.

This will be Meriläinen's ninth consecutive start.

Projected for the #Sens at MSG: Leevi Meriläinen gets the start while James Reimer backs him up, per the team: Zetterlund-Stützle-Batherson Tkachuk-Cozens-Greig Amadio-Pinto-Giroux Cousins-Eller-Perron Sanderson-Zub Chabot-Jensen Kleven-Spence

James Reimer will dress for tonight's game against the New York Rangers after the #Sens sent down Hunter Shepard to Belleville.

Meredith Gaudreau, wife of the late Johnny Gaudreau, was joined by her children in lighting the cannon ahead of the Blue Jackets game tonight ❤️💙 (via @bluejacketsnhl / X)

"He's been around the rink. He skated this morning. All positives as he's, hopefully, approaching getting back with the team." -- Travis Green on Linus Ullmark today. Leevi Meriläinen starts in net. James Reimer won't dress today, but there's a "possibility" he'll play this week.

Pierre LeBrun chatted with Steve Staios about last week’s statement for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

Not sure if someone has already posted about this, but we walked by Linus Ullmark in the #Sens building today. He was looking at different goalie sticks in his workout clothes.

The #Sens have announced a one-year contract for James Reimer with an AAV of $850,000. The 37-year-old most recently played for Canada at the Spengler Cup over the holidays and played for Belleville yesterday, allowing six goals in a 6-5 OTL to Rochester.

“I don’t think anybody’s pretty happy about a narrative being spread like that. It’s OK for people to critique our on-ice performance. But when it gets into family, it’s pretty f—ing bulls—. It’s embarrassing that it got to the point that it did.“ @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

The Ottawa Senators’ goalie issues have derailed their season. It should’ve been dealt with sooner. My latest for @theathletic.com on a wild Thursday in the nation's capital. www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

‘Heated Rivalry’ star says closeted pro athletes have reached out because of TV show www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

"...but clearly that request was not heard by the lowest forms of trolls and sick people who scour the internet. We are disgusted that outside forces are attempting to disrupt our hockey club." @theathletic.com's latest on the Senators' statement re: Linus Ullmark. www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

Lars Eller is expected to make his return to the lineup tonight against Colorado. He's been sidelined with a foot injury these last few weeks. To make room for him to return, the #Sens moved Linus Ullmark off the roster (personal reasons).

The Ottawa Senators currently do not have Linus Ullmark on their roster according to their media site, and @PuckPedia just took him off their Sens’ active roster. Even as a non-roster player, #Sens still carry his $8.25 million cap hit. He remains away on personal leave.

I chatted with Mikhail Sergachev, Cole Caufield, some Sens players, and a few others about the relaxed dress code for NHL players for @theathletic.com…and why some of them wear suits when they don’t have to. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Since we’ve reached the midpoint of the Ottawa Senators season, it’s time for a mid season assessment. Tim Stützle: A+ Fabian Zetterlund: B Nick Jensen: ? Linus Ullmark: ? www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Why Moritz Seider is challenging Cale Makar for the Norris via @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

"...But the fact that hockey players are watching the show? The fact that the failing NHL is using us to bring people in?" I wrote about Heated Rivalry and the conversation to be had about its effect on hockey culture for the LGBTQ+ community. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

No lineup changes says Travis Green. So, no Lars Eller in the lineup tonight.

Zetterlund-Stützle-Giroux Tkachuk-Cozens-Batherson Greig-Pinto-Amadio Cousins-Halliday/Eller-Perron MacDermid Sanderson-Zub Chabot-Jensen Kleven-Spence/Matinpalo Merilainen and Shepard remain the two goalies available

Logan Stanley has been suspended one game for roughing Brady Tkachuk, per the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

The NHL's Department of Player Safety will have a hearing with Logan Stanley after last night's events with Brady Tkachuk.

"You never like to see a guy get suckered in the face. It’s unfortunate, we’re lucky he came back. He’s an All-Star player. I’m sure their team wouldn’t be happy if (Kyle) Connor got suckered in the face and there was just a two-minute minor for roughing called." www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

From earlier today: Steve Staios says Senators will ‘contend when we’re ready.’ Are they?' www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

I wish I had written this story. I'm envious of my colleague, Fluto Shinzawa, who consistently writes such compelling stories. #Sens fans who've wondered why their team doesn't shoot more on the PP should read this. It's absolutely worth your time. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Nikolas Matinpalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster for the upcoming Games. He was an injury replacement addition for the 4 Nations last February.

Two members of the Ottawa Senators will represent Team USA at the Olympics in February. Brady Tkachuk (already named to the team) and Jake Sanderson (named today).

Shane Pinto is set to make his return to the #Sens lineup tonight against #CBJ Projected lines: Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund Perron-Cozens-Batherson Amadio-Pinto-Giroux MacDermid-Greig-Cousins Sanderson-Zub Chabot-Spence Kleven-Matinpalo Merilainen starts

#Sens and Blue Jackets game tonight has been moved to 7:30 p.m.

Hunter Shepard has been called up by the #Sens from Belleville. Ottawa now has Shepard and Leevi Meriläinen as their goalies with Linus Ullmark absent.

More #Sens news: Xavier Bourgault and Dennis Gilbert have been sent back to the Belleville Senators.

Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence for "personal reasons" from the Ottawa Senators. "Linus has the full support of our organization during this time. Out of respect to Linus, we will not be making any further comments." -- GM/POHO Steve Staios.

In: Xavier Bourgault (NHL debut), Nick Jensen (wasn’t at skate today but team projects he’ll play). Linus Ullmark starts. Out: Tyler Kleven, Dennis Gilbert (who skated this morning)