smombat
@smombat.bsky.social
Leafs fan. Tauiwi in Aotearoa. Trans rights are human rights. She/they. 🍉 🏳️🌈 🏒 🎧📚🇮🇪 🇳🇿
Auston and Willy score in the shootout to win it.
Glad the losing streak is over for now and that they got more shots on goal.
Glad the losing streak is over for now and that they got more shots on goal.
February 1, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Auston and Willy score in the shootout to win it.
Glad the losing streak is over for now and that they got more shots on goal.
Glad the losing streak is over for now and that they got more shots on goal.
DOMI.
We will take it.
(Liked OEL, Knies and Roy working together before that.)
We will take it.
(Liked OEL, Knies and Roy working together before that.)
February 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
DOMI.
We will take it.
(Liked OEL, Knies and Roy working together before that.)
We will take it.
(Liked OEL, Knies and Roy working together before that.)
ROY.
Well. It’s even at 1s but this game is still a bit of a slog 😂
Well. It’s even at 1s but this game is still a bit of a slog 😂
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
ROY.
Well. It’s even at 1s but this game is still a bit of a slog 😂
Well. It’s even at 1s but this game is still a bit of a slog 😂
Look at her faaaaaace 🥹😍
Checked on #kakapo Hine Taumai's nest yesterday, and surprised to find her sunbathing on her nest! Some nests are very open to the elements, so we often add waterproofing to ensure the chicks don't get too wet.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Look at her faaaaaace 🥹😍
Sigh.
Honestly, I had such a bad brain meltdown earlier today that I can’t even rustle up any kind of ire for yet another disappointing result.
Going to find something else to bring me joy tonight. At least work is done for the week.
Honestly, I had such a bad brain meltdown earlier today that I can’t even rustle up any kind of ire for yet another disappointing result.
Going to find something else to bring me joy tonight. At least work is done for the week.
January 30, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Sigh.
Honestly, I had such a bad brain meltdown earlier today that I can’t even rustle up any kind of ire for yet another disappointing result.
Going to find something else to bring me joy tonight. At least work is done for the week.
Honestly, I had such a bad brain meltdown earlier today that I can’t even rustle up any kind of ire for yet another disappointing result.
Going to find something else to bring me joy tonight. At least work is done for the week.
Even seeing the gif of this makes me jump. I really hate that kind of angry roaring, don’t care if it’s ‘normal’ in sports.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Even seeing the gif of this makes me jump. I really hate that kind of angry roaring, don’t care if it’s ‘normal’ in sports.
Well, that was a terrible penalty for Carlo to take. Still sore that the Leafs lost Minten in that trade.
January 30, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Well, that was a terrible penalty for Carlo to take. Still sore that the Leafs lost Minten in that trade.
@stevedangle20.bsky.social’s ownership rant from the last episode makes more sense now. Fucking hell.
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
@stevedangle20.bsky.social’s ownership rant from the last episode makes more sense now. Fucking hell.
Not a guy I would want on a team I support.
Sharks Have Inquired About Panarin, Star Winger Would Sign Extension With San Jose sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sha...
Sharks Have Inquired About Panarin, Star Winger Would Sign Extension With San Jose
The San Jose Sharks have inquired about Artemi Panarin...and the New York Rangers winger would be willing to sign an extension with San Jose.
sanjosehockeynow.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Not a guy I would want on a team I support.
Went to look at the organisation in question’s website and it is somehow worse than it sounds in the article. This is really disappointing from the PWHL, who presumably had to okay the use of ice and footage? Fucking yikes.
Britta Curl-Salemme recently collaborated on a video with anti-trans organization FIERCE Athlete, a video liked and commented on by members of the PWHL and Minnesota Frost. The video was in part shot on PWHL ice and utilized in-game footage.
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... #PWHL
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... #PWHL
Britta Curl-Salemme Partners With Anti-Trans Organization FIERCE Athlete, Video Liked My Many PWHL Players
Britta Curl-Salemme, a member of the PWHL's Minnesota Frost who received public backlash, issued a public apology, and who continues to be booed in every PWHL market, has partnered with anti-Trans org...
thehockeynews.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Went to look at the organisation in question’s website and it is somehow worse than it sounds in the article. This is really disappointing from the PWHL, who presumably had to okay the use of ice and footage? Fucking yikes.
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Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, by Paolo Veronese, 1576-78, 📸 by @JOHNRU55ELL
January 29, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, by Paolo Veronese, 1576-78, 📸 by @JOHNRU55ELL
Never believe people who condescending tell you that you’ll swing more conservative when you get older because ‘you don’t know how the real world works yet’. That is bullshit & a complete cop out on their responsibility as a global citizen and local actor.
Also, always wear ear plugs at concerts.
Also, always wear ear plugs at concerts.
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Never believe people who condescending tell you that you’ll swing more conservative when you get older because ‘you don’t know how the real world works yet’. That is bullshit & a complete cop out on their responsibility as a global citizen and local actor.
Also, always wear ear plugs at concerts.
Also, always wear ear plugs at concerts.
When I moved to Aotearoa, I didn’t know how much I’d come to love all the feathery little friendos here. They’re incredible, and some like the kākāpō are incredibly rare (236 is the latest count, I believe). So seeing the mating season going so well, so far, is ridiculously satisfying.
Working with #kakapo, this is the best thing you'll ever see. When "candling" an egg you hold your breath, hoping to see this: beautiful embryo development in a fertile egg. This is Tiwhiri's second egg, about 8 days old. About half of eggs are infertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
When I moved to Aotearoa, I didn’t know how much I’d come to love all the feathery little friendos here. They’re incredible, and some like the kākāpō are incredibly rare (236 is the latest count, I believe). So seeing the mating season going so well, so far, is ridiculously satisfying.
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Spent the night near #kakapo Tiwhiri’s nest on Anchor Island and checked it when she got off at 5am. Exciting to see 4 eggs. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 28, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Spent the night near #kakapo Tiwhiri’s nest on Anchor Island and checked it when she got off at 5am. Exciting to see 4 eggs. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
Well, that’s a miserable final scoreline to come back to. Leafs changes soon, please.
(Until winter I’ll spend Wednesdays doing probably my dream job to cover part of a vacancy on a different team. None of my existing hours are backfilled, so even though it’s awesome, it’s also hectic af. So 🤷♀️)
(Until winter I’ll spend Wednesdays doing probably my dream job to cover part of a vacancy on a different team. None of my existing hours are backfilled, so even though it’s awesome, it’s also hectic af. So 🤷♀️)
January 28, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Well, that’s a miserable final scoreline to come back to. Leafs changes soon, please.
(Until winter I’ll spend Wednesdays doing probably my dream job to cover part of a vacancy on a different team. None of my existing hours are backfilled, so even though it’s awesome, it’s also hectic af. So 🤷♀️)
(Until winter I’ll spend Wednesdays doing probably my dream job to cover part of a vacancy on a different team. None of my existing hours are backfilled, so even though it’s awesome, it’s also hectic af. So 🤷♀️)
Okay, I gotta go do some work, but I will be listening. Go Leafs, go!
January 28, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Okay, I gotta go do some work, but I will be listening. Go Leafs, go!
AUSTON.
Get pucks to the net and stuff happens.
Get pucks to the net and stuff happens.
January 28, 2026 at 12:39 AM
AUSTON.
Get pucks to the net and stuff happens.
Get pucks to the net and stuff happens.
Mo. Buddy. That was not good.
January 28, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Mo. Buddy. That was not good.
KNIES.
Get ‘em anyway you can.
Get ‘em anyway you can.
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 AM
KNIES.
Get ‘em anyway you can.
Get ‘em anyway you can.
C’mon Leafs. Need to win this one.
January 28, 2026 at 12:18 AM
C’mon Leafs. Need to win this one.
Well.
They fined him $5k for what ESPN is calling an ‘obscene’ gesture, NHL sticks with ‘inappropriate’.
Just a reminder of some actions that have gotten the exact same fine this year: high sticking, slashing, boarding. Actions with lesser fines: high sticking, slashing, roughing.
Ridiculous.
They fined him $5k for what ESPN is calling an ‘obscene’ gesture, NHL sticks with ‘inappropriate’.
Just a reminder of some actions that have gotten the exact same fine this year: high sticking, slashing, boarding. Actions with lesser fines: high sticking, slashing, roughing.
Ridiculous.
January 27, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Well.
They fined him $5k for what ESPN is calling an ‘obscene’ gesture, NHL sticks with ‘inappropriate’.
Just a reminder of some actions that have gotten the exact same fine this year: high sticking, slashing, boarding. Actions with lesser fines: high sticking, slashing, roughing.
Ridiculous.
They fined him $5k for what ESPN is calling an ‘obscene’ gesture, NHL sticks with ‘inappropriate’.
Just a reminder of some actions that have gotten the exact same fine this year: high sticking, slashing, boarding. Actions with lesser fines: high sticking, slashing, roughing.
Ridiculous.
This was maybe my favourite LFR this year after a loss. No screaming. Just a sweet story about receiving condolences after losing his dog and actual suggestions about where the team might go from here, who should stay, and who might need to go.
LFR19 - Game 52 - Tree - Avalanche 4, Maple Leafs 1 youtu.be/LhYj0VvaOII?...
LFR19 - Game 52 - Tree - Avalanche 4, Maple Leafs 1
YouTube video by SteveDangle
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 5:28 AM
This was maybe my favourite LFR this year after a loss. No screaming. Just a sweet story about receiving condolences after losing his dog and actual suggestions about where the team might go from here, who should stay, and who might need to go.
If Willy giving the finger to a broadcast TV camera is taken more seriously by the NHL than, oh, I don’t know, headshots or spears or all of the off ice shit players have pulled, well… I won’t be at all surprised. But I will be annoyed about it.
Report: NHL looking into William Nylander giving middle finger to broadcast camera during Sunday’s game
Report: NHL looking into William Nylander giving middle finger to broadcast camera during Sunday’s game
A seemingly harmless gesture has now turned into a potential matter of supplementary discipline. Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander gave the middle finger to a TSN broadcast camera during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Nylander was sitting in the press box among the rest of the Leafs’ injured players and scratches. Toronto was…
theleafsnation.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 AM
If Willy giving the finger to a broadcast TV camera is taken more seriously by the NHL than, oh, I don’t know, headshots or spears or all of the off ice shit players have pulled, well… I won’t be at all surprised. But I will be annoyed about it.
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Need less ‘the call to heroism has inspired me to be who i was always meant to be!” narratives and more “this fucking sucks and I don’t want to be here but someone has to do it and goddamnit it looks like that’s me” narratives imo.
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Need less ‘the call to heroism has inspired me to be who i was always meant to be!” narratives and more “this fucking sucks and I don’t want to be here but someone has to do it and goddamnit it looks like that’s me” narratives imo.