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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 22h

Happy National Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Rather than celebrate colonization, we take this day in the U.S. to honour the nation's first inhabitants – their community, resiliency, contributions, and culture. We acknowledge the horrors endured, and advocate for a better future.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 23h

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends! Hope you're enjoying afternoon hockey with some good food.

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 1d

"Overpaying now is a bargain down the road. Eight years is the difference between being a rookie and getting asked about your biological clock, after all. There’s no telling how high the salary cap will be then."

Read @admbeaumont.bsky.social 's first #NHL column here: buff.ly/Z7gCvt8

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 1d

"I’m sure we all had Calle Järnkrok down as Toronto’s top scorer two games into the season, so here at Offside News Co, I am starting the campaign to get him the pay raise he clearly deserves." #LeafsForever

Read Dennis Minter's first Leafslet column here: buff.ly/focWCbJ

Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 1d

Every single day in the hockey world is historic. Each week, we will highlight the milestones of the week.

Read more here: buff.ly/8KY3Ny9

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 2d

Despite recent comments from Whitecaps star Thomas Müller, Vancouver is not a city that's accepted losing – it's a city that's been subjected to it.

📝 Read the latest op-ed from @fishweights here: buff.ly/8utjcFL

Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 2d

If you've been living under a rock, Crave dropped the trailer for its adaptation of Rachel Reid's Heated Rivalry this week, and the internet is loving it.

Sydney Kerr breaks it down here: buff.ly/4K5VVBh

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 3d

"I will say that Gritty should get one free sheet cake to throw at a player of his choosing upon the return to Philadelphia."

Read about the #LetsGoFlyers' opening game and the 2025 Gritty 5K here: buff.ly/fBbsvgj

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 5d

Welcome to the Wild West. 🌾 🏒

In Dreams & Duty, @lillescore will bring you everything @WHLPats and the entire #WHL. On the agenda this week: the Pats' opening stretch, the WHL Cup, way-too-early Memorial Cup picks, and more.

Read the first edition now: buff.ly/iIVqYyw

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 5d

"The real questions that surround the Ottawa Senators are not that much different than last season, but with the added pressure of proving that making the playoffs for the first time since 2017 was not a fluke."

@pearbea.bsky.social previews the 2025-26 #GoSensGo season: buff.ly/D3ovmFT

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 6d

Bundle up, and get those snow tires on...🌨️ 🏔️

Welcome to the first edition of Avalanche Forecast, your column for all things #GoAvsGo! This week, Breanna Ebisch dives into the Colorado Avalanche's preseason action as a sneak peek of their season!

Read more: buff.ly/C00XIhS

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 6d

"So as the cannon gets loaded for another season, and Nationwide Arena starts to buzz again, there’s one thing you can count on: the Jackets are going to make it interesting. And really, that’s half the fun."

Read @jaayddd.bsky.social's new #CBJ column here: buff.ly/S5FDnIl

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 6d

In her new column, our resident fashion expert @sydneykerr.bsky.social talks about the good, the bad and the boring of NHL preseason fits.

Read more here:

The Player Wears Prada: NHL PreSeason Fit Check — Offside News

The Good, The Bad, The Boring

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Opening Day NHL fans! #NHLFaceOff

screenshot of a Mitch Marner tweet
text: Only reason I'm still happy is cause I have hockey tonight!

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 7d

"Injuries in March, at least, happen in the heat of a playoff race. Injuries in September? They’re the hockey equivalent of tripping over your shoelaces before you’ve even left the locker room."

@jaayddd.bsky.social recaps the influx of injuries in the NHL preseason: buff.ly/7TmRMif

Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 8d

Per Connor McDavid (and Chris Johnston), McDavid is inking an 2x$12.5M AAV extension with #LetsGoOilers.

Other news here: offsidenewsco.com

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 8d

"What shall the cards reveal for the 2025-26 NHL Season?"

@nikitagz.bsky.social and @chuckydwilliam.bsky.social bring you a tarot card reading for every NHL team here: buff.ly/D9eYGUK

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 8d

The historic Matthews Arena will be torn down at the end of the calendar year. We take a look at the arena's history and impact on Northeastern University hockey, Boston and the overall hockey sphere.

Read more here: buff.ly/gKWom4a

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 11d

"Chalk Scribbles will be whatever it ends up being, because NCAA hockey, especially this upcoming season, will be whatever it ends up being."

Read @dancekatrina13.bsky.social's first monthly entry of her column here: buff.ly/NWYx9zS

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 11d

"While the Philadelphia Flyers have been called many things over the years, there is one unanimous agreement: their fans are passionate."

Feeman and Kat break down the #LetsGoFlyers preseason and chat with @patmakesart.bsky.social in Issue #1 of The Gritty Get Down: buff.ly/CTv8tnP

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 11d

"This marks the league’s third season, and its first with two new expansion teams in Seattle and Vancouver. Here’s what fans should keep an eye on when looking at the schedule."

We bring fans the breakdown on what they can look forward too in season three here: buff.ly/mlsIOtJ

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 11d

With the men's college hockey season beginning tomorrow, @sarahxsports.bsky.social has her predictions for how teams will fall in Hockey East this year.

Read more here: buff.ly/dRUeaz8

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 13d

"If it’s going to be a great season, there should be a great playlist to go with it. Here’s what I think every PWHL team and fan should be listening to this season."

With the PWHL Schedule finally released, @sk_writess brings us another playlist to stream this season here: buff.ly/7hIyzo8

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 13d

"Your Boston University Terriers are starting the 2025-26 season with 12 new freshmen and two new transfer talents who will be joining the fray of our ragtag group of Natty hopefuls."

Read more from @lillescore.bsky.social here: buff.ly/9XQ6rZc

Graphic by Nicole Tse.

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Offside News @offsidenewsco.bsky.social · 13d

We encourage readers to explore the below resources, participate in local #OrangeShirtDay events, and educate themselves on the residential school system. offsidenewsco.com/news/indigen...

Resources: Indigenous Hockey — Offside News

Resources for further education on Indigenous Peoples and their Contributions to Hockey.

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