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Micah McCurdy @hockeyviz.com · 1d

I run a frankly wonderful website called HockeyViz.com, to which you can subscribe at several different levels, each providing you with joy* and many charts about the NHL. You can subscribe at hockeyviz.com/subscribe, and this thread will tell you what you'll get.

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the late great hannibal lizova @yanoforsure.bsky.social · 3d

in another life i wrote about the hockey canada allegations when they first came out, it still rings true today imho yanoforsure.substack.com/p/issue-thirty…

https://yanoforsure.substack.com/p/issue-thirty…

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the late great hannibal lizova @yanoforsure.bsky.social · Jul 24

tw sexual assault, hockey canada
resharing the ontario coalition of rape crisis centres' brief regarding the myths perpetuated by the hockey canada trial. our justice system is broken and not built to support survivors. sexualassaultsupport.ca/sexual-assau...

Sexual assault myths abound in former World Junior Hockey players sexual assault case: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) responds - OCRCC – Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres

E.M.; hockey players; sexual assault myths; victim-blaming; court; sexual assault trial; Ontario; Canada; 2025; sexual violence prevention

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Blue Line Station @bluelinestation.bsky.social · 8d

Rangers will face an early test to their depth with Trocheck out week to week.

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Rangers lose a key forward to a week-to-week injury setback

The Rangers just took a tough hit — one of their most reliable forwards is now out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Here’s how it impacts the lineup.

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 10d

It's San Jose Sharks opening day. So are they going to be good this year?

Some things to think about heading into the seventh year since the Sharks were in the postseason | @sfchronicle.com

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Key questions for Sharks: Are Macklin Celebrini, young core ready to emerge from NHL basement?

The San Jose Sharks are in a six-year slump while rebuilding around young talent. While the postseason might still be out of reach, the 2025-26 season could mark a return to relevance.

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 11d

Rangers saluting crowd with Fuck You Rangers Fans photoshopped in

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 11d

I feel bad for the people who paid a ton for what has felt like a preseason game at MSG.

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 11d

It’s a really clean setup.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 11d

Igor’s centennial setup is insane 🔥🍎 #NYR #NHL http://dlvr.it/TNXfcW

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 12d

It’s a trying year. Basically everyone proves why they should stay. New coach assesses what else he needs to be a contender again.

Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 13d

I think Sheary had good camp. Berard was first option last year because Othmann was hurt. Berard also played hurt. Very minimum and two way deal gives flexibility and says they are open to swapping someone else in if situation calls for it.

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 14d

Officiating tension and more have overshadowed the WNBA Finals this week.

How did we get here, and what’s next? Talked to some folks who understand the WNBA officiating program over the years | @sfchronicle.com

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Engelbert announces WNBA officiating committee, but more detailed proposals have been ignored

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert tried to address the WNBA’s officiating problems with a new committee, but previous, more detailed plans to train and retain the best referees were never implemented.

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 15d

Some extended thoughts on Perreault going to Hartford. It’s an opportunity for him to try and go dominate, and for him to show he’s on track to being the player the Rangers need long term.

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Why Gabe Perreault’s AHL assignment is the challenge he needs

The Rangers sent Gabe Perreault to Hartford — but don’t call it a setback. Here’s why this challenge could be the best thing for his future.

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Blue Line Station @bluelinestation.bsky.social · 16d

With opening night just four days away, the Rangers finalized roster moves by sending Gabe Perreault and Scott Morrow to AHL Hartford. bluelinestation.com/rangers-make...

Rangers make surprising cuts with top prospects sent to AHL as season looms

With opening night just four days away, the Rangers sent Gabe Perreault and Scott Morrow to AHL Hartford.

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 16d

I wonder if McDavid signs a deal of similar length

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 16d

The Edmonton Oilers announced that head coach Kris Knoblauch signed a three-year contract extension.

Knoblauch’s deal with the Oilers will now run through the 2028-29 season.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 19d

a great look at the 2025 metsies, and an ending that is so good

katiebakes @katiebakes.bsky.social · 19d

wrote about New York Metropolitans baseball www.theringer.com/2025/09/30/m...

Stick a Fork in the 2025 Mets: The Feel-Bad Story of the Season

New York’s astonishing fall—from the best record in baseball to missing the playoffs entirely—may well mark the end of an era

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Daniel Thompson @dr-thompson.bsky.social · 19d

Napheesa Collier's full statement at the beginning of her exit interview.

She directly quotes conversations with Cathy Englebert that legitimately call into question how the WNBA is being led. (Part 1/2) #WNBASky

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Blue Line Station @bluelinestation.bsky.social · 19d

Braden Schneider finally returned to the Rangers’ lineup and shared what it meant to get back on the ice.

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Braden Schneider reflects on first game back with Rangers after long layoff

Braden Schneider is back. After a lengthy time away, the Rangers defenseman reflected on his first game since April and how it felt to finally return.

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 19d

Noah Laba wants to make the Rangers opening night roster

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 19d

I just realized because this is a preseason game, the ads visible on the boards are all real and we aren’t getting the usual digital boards and dynamic ads.

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Blue Line Station @bluelinestation.bsky.social · 20d

With Alexis Lafrenière set to get time on the first power-play unit, Mike Sullivan will need to adjust the lineup — and Trocheck may be the odd man out.

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Why Vincent Trocheck should shift to the Rangers’ second power play unit

Alexis Lafrenière is heading to PP1. That means someone has to move down, and Vincent Trocheck might be the right choice.

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Blue Line Station @bluelinestation.bsky.social · 20d

The Rangers are awaiting more information on captain J.T. Miller, with Mike Sullivan noting that he’s still being evaluated.

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J.T. Miller’s status remains unclear as Mike Sullivan waits for update

Mike Sullivan says the Rangers are still waiting for clarity on captain J.T. Miller’s status

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 21d

The Mets did not deserve to make the playoffs. This was a long drawn out spiral of agony despite an amazing start. It’s a huge embarrassment. And I’m going to be bummed that I can’t watch them again till next spring.

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 21d

Screenshot of cropped tweet

New York Mets
@Mets
Might as well jump

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Tom Urtz Boonior 👻 @tomurtzjr.bsky.social · 21d

116mph off the bat and it’s an out… so fucking absurd