Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦
@risingaction.bsky.social
Sports guy. Some yelling about other things too.
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
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Thinking more and more about how much certain actors are pushing us towards a post-truth, post-data world, a world driven purely by narratives and vibes
It's not good.
It's not good.
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It really is bullshit that the two most prominent people to face any accountability for Epstein have been women—Ghislaine Maxwell and Kathryn Ruemmler. What is it going to take for the powerful men who abused and trafficked kids to finally face justice?
February 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
It really is bullshit that the two most prominent people to face any accountability for Epstein have been women—Ghislaine Maxwell and Kathryn Ruemmler. What is it going to take for the powerful men who abused and trafficked kids to finally face justice?
Finns seem to be trying a new version of ‘does the coach even matter?’ nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Are Finland's hockey men winning at Olympics in spite of their coach?
A number of Finnish players wanted to replace Antti Pennanen with Paul Maurice, two-time Stanley Cup winning coach with the Florida Panthers.
nationalpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Finns seem to be trying a new version of ‘does the coach even matter?’ nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Love this. Goal difference matters. Swedes all-in for another goal by pulling the goalie.
February 14, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Love this. Goal difference matters. Swedes all-in for another goal by pulling the goalie.
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UPSET ALERT: Latvia leads Germany 4-2 with about 6:30 remaining. Tune in!
February 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
UPSET ALERT: Latvia leads Germany 4-2 with about 6:30 remaining. Tune in!
Break-out game for Elias Pettersson.
Both goals a great display of his skill set: first the finish off the wing, a lightning shot that gave the Slovak goalie no chance, and now a smart read of the seam in the Slovak defence, burying the puck when he had his moment.
Both goals a great display of his skill set: first the finish off the wing, a lightning shot that gave the Slovak goalie no chance, and now a smart read of the seam in the Slovak defence, burying the puck when he had his moment.
February 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Break-out game for Elias Pettersson.
Both goals a great display of his skill set: first the finish off the wing, a lightning shot that gave the Slovak goalie no chance, and now a smart read of the seam in the Slovak defence, burying the puck when he had his moment.
Both goals a great display of his skill set: first the finish off the wing, a lightning shot that gave the Slovak goalie no chance, and now a smart read of the seam in the Slovak defence, burying the puck when he had his moment.
Have confirmed Kevin Fiala remains in hospital. Swiss say its a "lower leg injury." I think it's fair to think he broke his leg.
Anyway, Swiss have confirmed his Olympics are over.
nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Anyway, Swiss have confirmed his Olympics are over.
nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Switzerland's Kevin Fiala's Olympics are over with suspected broken leg
The Los Angeles Kings winger went to hospital after injuring his lower left leg late in his team's game against Canada on Friday.
nationalpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Have confirmed Kevin Fiala remains in hospital. Swiss say its a "lower leg injury." I think it's fair to think he broke his leg.
Anyway, Swiss have confirmed his Olympics are over.
nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Anyway, Swiss have confirmed his Olympics are over.
nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
This is as bad as she's ever been. Serious gut-check time.
Rachel Homan is curling at *65%*
February 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM
This is as bad as she's ever been. Serious gut-check time.
Swiss Hockey Federation have confirmed Kevin Fiala suffered a serious "lower-leg" injury and will miss remainder of Olympics.
I'm told he's still in hospital. (It's fair to assume it's a broken leg.)
Denis Malgin and Andrea Glauser also both left the game last night and are considered day-to-day
I'm told he's still in hospital. (It's fair to assume it's a broken leg.)
Denis Malgin and Andrea Glauser also both left the game last night and are considered day-to-day
February 14, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Swiss Hockey Federation have confirmed Kevin Fiala suffered a serious "lower-leg" injury and will miss remainder of Olympics.
I'm told he's still in hospital. (It's fair to assume it's a broken leg.)
Denis Malgin and Andrea Glauser also both left the game last night and are considered day-to-day
I'm told he's still in hospital. (It's fair to assume it's a broken leg.)
Denis Malgin and Andrea Glauser also both left the game last night and are considered day-to-day
Jon Cooper says Josh Morrissey will also miss Sunday’s game vs France but believes he’ll still be an option later this week in the knockout round.
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Jon Cooper says Josh Morrissey will also miss Sunday’s game vs France but believes he’ll still be an option later this week in the knockout round.
Was just thinking Canada had been letting things get a little loose and then the Swiss hit the post.
Well, there's your captain getting things back balanced for Canada.
4-1 lead, 12 minutes to go, wrap this one up.
Well, there's your captain getting things back balanced for Canada.
4-1 lead, 12 minutes to go, wrap this one up.
February 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Was just thinking Canada had been letting things get a little loose and then the Swiss hit the post.
Well, there's your captain getting things back balanced for Canada.
4-1 lead, 12 minutes to go, wrap this one up.
Well, there's your captain getting things back balanced for Canada.
4-1 lead, 12 minutes to go, wrap this one up.
Been sent a couple photos from fans at Blues Canal, the bar in Navigli that's become the unofficial Canada House here in Milan over the past few days.
The place is absolutely packed and absolutely rocking.
Credit to Ron Finnigan and Arnold Toporowski
The place is absolutely packed and absolutely rocking.
Credit to Ron Finnigan and Arnold Toporowski
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Been sent a couple photos from fans at Blues Canal, the bar in Navigli that's become the unofficial Canada House here in Milan over the past few days.
The place is absolutely packed and absolutely rocking.
Credit to Ron Finnigan and Arnold Toporowski
The place is absolutely packed and absolutely rocking.
Credit to Ron Finnigan and Arnold Toporowski
Been a couple shifts now that MacKinnon has been on right wing with McDavid.
Nick Suzuki now centring a line with Tom Wilson and Brandon Hagel
Nick Suzuki now centring a line with Tom Wilson and Brandon Hagel
February 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Been a couple shifts now that MacKinnon has been on right wing with McDavid.
Nick Suzuki now centring a line with Tom Wilson and Brandon Hagel
Nick Suzuki now centring a line with Tom Wilson and Brandon Hagel
A couple Swiss fans throwing bottles and cans on the ice
I guess they thought Sam Bennett should have been whistled for *not* throwing a huge open-ice hit?
I guess they thought Sam Bennett should have been whistled for *not* throwing a huge open-ice hit?
February 13, 2026 at 9:23 PM
A couple Swiss fans throwing bottles and cans on the ice
I guess they thought Sam Bennett should have been whistled for *not* throwing a huge open-ice hit?
I guess they thought Sam Bennett should have been whistled for *not* throwing a huge open-ice hit?
Just such a reminder of how next level the hands that Celebrini, MacKinnon, McDavid and Crosby all possess
This team is filled with stars and the quickness of their release still stands out
This team is filled with stars and the quickness of their release still stands out
Macklin Celebrini from Nathan MacKinnon. Canada leads 3-1. #Olympics
February 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Just such a reminder of how next level the hands that Celebrini, MacKinnon, McDavid and Crosby all possess
This team is filled with stars and the quickness of their release still stands out
This team is filled with stars and the quickness of their release still stands out
the game so far:
a man with a beard wearing a paramount network hat says " it has intensity "
ALT: a man with a beard wearing a paramount network hat says " it has intensity "
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
the game so far:
Forget McDavid having five points in like 70 minutes of hockey already, how about him turning into a power forward with huge hits in both games of the Olympic tournament so far?
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Forget McDavid having five points in like 70 minutes of hockey already, how about him turning into a power forward with huge hits in both games of the Olympic tournament so far?
Swiss already showing they're *way* better than the Czechs
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Swiss already showing they're *way* better than the Czechs
Pius Suter seems like a good player, the kind of character guy a good team could use
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Pius Suter seems like a good player, the kind of character guy a good team could use
Josh Morrissey officially a scratch for Canada vs. Switzerland, presumably because of injury.
Travis Sanheim in as seventh D.
Brad Marchand also a scratch, Seth Jarvis gets in.
And Logan Thompson, as expected, gets the start. Darcy Kuemper backs up.
Travis Sanheim in as seventh D.
Brad Marchand also a scratch, Seth Jarvis gets in.
And Logan Thompson, as expected, gets the start. Darcy Kuemper backs up.
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Josh Morrissey officially a scratch for Canada vs. Switzerland, presumably because of injury.
Travis Sanheim in as seventh D.
Brad Marchand also a scratch, Seth Jarvis gets in.
And Logan Thompson, as expected, gets the start. Darcy Kuemper backs up.
Travis Sanheim in as seventh D.
Brad Marchand also a scratch, Seth Jarvis gets in.
And Logan Thompson, as expected, gets the start. Darcy Kuemper backs up.
Hold up Chris Paul was on the Raptors?
February 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Hold up Chris Paul was on the Raptors?
Thomas Piketty first drew public attention for his work on wealth distribution and inequality in 2013 and like climate change the difference makers went oh interesting yes this is important then sat on their hands because they were afraid of Wall Street or something. The public? Voters? They matter?
AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Thomas Piketty first drew public attention for his work on wealth distribution and inequality in 2013 and like climate change the difference makers went oh interesting yes this is important then sat on their hands because they were afraid of Wall Street or something. The public? Voters? They matter?
So yeah, Bo Horvat’s kids saw dad score a goal in the Olympics
On self doubt, setting a goal and achieving it, all from the former Canucks captain. nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
On self doubt, setting a goal and achieving it, all from the former Canucks captain. nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Canada's Bo Horvat wanted badly to make the Olympics - now he's got a goal
Bo Horvat missed the 4 Nations a year ago. Maybe his Olympic dream was dead, he thought. Good thing he overcame his self-doubt. Read more.
nationalpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
So yeah, Bo Horvat’s kids saw dad score a goal in the Olympics
On self doubt, setting a goal and achieving it, all from the former Canucks captain. nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
On self doubt, setting a goal and achieving it, all from the former Canucks captain. nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
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Matej Stransky and Radek Faksa combining for a pretty 2-on-0 give-and-go shorthanded goal to put Czechia ahead 4-3 over France...
There are some 2012 @texasstars.bsky.social fans who are smiling about that blast from the past!
There are some 2012 @texasstars.bsky.social fans who are smiling about that blast from the past!
February 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Matej Stransky and Radek Faksa combining for a pretty 2-on-0 give-and-go shorthanded goal to put Czechia ahead 4-3 over France...
There are some 2012 @texasstars.bsky.social fans who are smiling about that blast from the past!
There are some 2012 @texasstars.bsky.social fans who are smiling about that blast from the past!
Canucks signed a ‘multi-year’ deal a year ago to have DP World as their ‘official logistics partner’ btw
The head of the Dubai-based ports giant DP World resigned on Friday, the company said, amid mounting scrutiny of his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. nyti.ms/4cpDLzh
Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai’s DP World Boss Is Replaced
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was credited with turning the state-backed DP World into a global logistics powerhouse. He was recently identified in correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Canucks signed a ‘multi-year’ deal a year ago to have DP World as their ‘official logistics partner’ btw
Oh wow France has just made it 2-2 vs. Czechia
February 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Oh wow France has just made it 2-2 vs. Czechia