Rob Rossi
@robrossi.bsky.social
Senior Writer (NHL), The Athletic | PHWA | WVU alumni | National Aviary | Neurodivergent | Demisexual | FND | Game-time decision | 💚
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Rob Rossi
@robrossi.bsky.social
· Jan 6
I am organizing as part of the @nyguild.bsky.social because sports jobs are union jobs. #IAMTIMESGUILD
My story for @theathletic.com on the connected legacy of Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin in what might be their NHL swan song
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
'They are giants': The intertwined, intergenerational legacies of Ovechkin and Malkin
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My story for @theathletic.com on the connected legacy of Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin in what might be their NHL swan song
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Capitals fire assistant coach Mitch Love after NHL suspends him for 2025-26 season.
(1st to report suspension: Frank Seravalli )
The latest via @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
(1st to report suspension: Frank Seravalli )
The latest via @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Capitals fire assistant coach Mitch Love following season-long suspension
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Capitals fire assistant coach Mitch Love after NHL suspends him for 2025-26 season.
(1st to report suspension: Frank Seravalli )
The latest via @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
(1st to report suspension: Frank Seravalli )
The latest via @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Give it away, now.
For @theathletic.com — a look at NHL’s teams’ best promotional giveaways.
Tagged with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this fun story
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
For @theathletic.com — a look at NHL’s teams’ best promotional giveaways.
Tagged with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this fun story
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
This season’s top NHL team fan giveaways: Floss holder, bobbleheads, ‘Nutquacker’ and more
NHL schedules are full of fun collectible giveaways. Here are some of our favorites from this season.
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Give it away, now.
For @theathletic.com — a look at NHL’s teams’ best promotional giveaways.
Tagged with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this fun story
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
For @theathletic.com — a look at NHL’s teams’ best promotional giveaways.
Tagged with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this fun story
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
United Center goes dark during Blackhawks-Mammoth game, far from NHL’s first power outage
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
United Center goes dark during Blackhawks-Mammoth game, far from NHL’s first power outage
Chicago's home arena went dark for about four seconds late in the opening period Monday night.
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
United Center goes dark during Blackhawks-Mammoth game, far from NHL’s first power outage
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
My latest for @theathletic.com looks back on first time @nhlcanucks.bsky.social had two players with same name.
“It’s a fun little club.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... The Canucks have two players named Elias Pettersson. The NHL’s Greg Adamses can relate
“It’s a fun little club.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... The Canucks have two players named Elias Pettersson. The NHL’s Greg Adamses can relate
The Canucks have two players named Elias Pettersson. The NHL's Greg Adamses can relate
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
My latest for @theathletic.com looks back on first time @nhlcanucks.bsky.social had two players with same name.
“It’s a fun little club.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... The Canucks have two players named Elias Pettersson. The NHL’s Greg Adamses can relate
“It’s a fun little club.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... The Canucks have two players named Elias Pettersson. The NHL’s Greg Adamses can relate
Let do that hockey!
My latest for @theathletic.com explains what you need to know for 2025-26 NHL season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... The 2025-26 NHL regular season starts this week: What you need to know
My latest for @theathletic.com explains what you need to know for 2025-26 NHL season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... The 2025-26 NHL regular season starts this week: What you need to know
The 2025-26 NHL regular season starts this week: What you need to know
Catch up on the league's biggest storylines, main events, spiciest drama, looming milestones and more.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Let do that hockey!
My latest for @theathletic.com explains what you need to know for 2025-26 NHL season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... The 2025-26 NHL regular season starts this week: What you need to know
My latest for @theathletic.com explains what you need to know for 2025-26 NHL season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... The 2025-26 NHL regular season starts this week: What you need to know
Neglected to not October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth
Being properly diagnosed 11 years ago changed my life for the better.
Being properly diagnosed 11 years ago changed my life for the better.
October 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Neglected to not October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth
Being properly diagnosed 11 years ago changed my life for the better.
Being properly diagnosed 11 years ago changed my life for the better.
LinkedIN isn’t a go-to platform for professional athletes. One minor-league hockey player’s story suggests it could be.
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... On LinkedIn, a minor-league hockey journeyman breaks his own free-agent signings
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... On LinkedIn, a minor-league hockey journeyman breaks his own free-agent signings
RinkedIn: Congratulate Chase Priskie on his new position in professional hockey!
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
LinkedIN isn’t a go-to platform for professional athletes. One minor-league hockey player’s story suggests it could be.
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... On LinkedIn, a minor-league hockey journeyman breaks his own free-agent signings
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... On LinkedIn, a minor-league hockey journeyman breaks his own free-agent signings
NHL exhibition games often turn ugly. Is the era of preseason fighting almost over?
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
NHL exhibition games often turn ugly. Is the era of preseason fighting almost over?
A Lady Byng Award showcase of gentlemanly play, NHL preseasons are not. But a shortened schedule figures to lead to less brutality.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
NHL exhibition games often turn ugly. Is the era of preseason fighting almost over?
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Faceoff: Inside the NHL" is here. So, what can you expect?
Good question. @TheAthletic has answers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Good question. @TheAthletic has answers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Reviewing Prime Video's 'Faceoff: Inside the NHL' season 2: Special moments, missed chances
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Faceoff: Inside the NHL" is here. So, what can you expect?
Good question. @TheAthletic has answers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Good question. @TheAthletic has answers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
He’s fueled and ready.
Always fun catching up with The One Before The Big Three.
Here’s hoping this night is unforgettable for Marc-Andre, his family, the Penguins and Pittsburgh.
🌸
Always fun catching up with The One Before The Big Three.
Here’s hoping this night is unforgettable for Marc-Andre, his family, the Penguins and Pittsburgh.
🌸
September 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
He’s fueled and ready.
Always fun catching up with The One Before The Big Three.
Here’s hoping this night is unforgettable for Marc-Andre, his family, the Penguins and Pittsburgh.
🌸
Always fun catching up with The One Before The Big Three.
Here’s hoping this night is unforgettable for Marc-Andre, his family, the Penguins and Pittsburgh.
🌸
“You really get at a loss for words, but I think that’s what makes those kinds of things special for everybody.”
A look at NHL players who re-signed so they could retire, reunite with favorite franchise.
My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
A look at NHL players who re-signed so they could retire, reunite with favorite franchise.
My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
For retiring NHL players, ceremonial contracts offer a one-day 'victory lap'
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“You really get at a loss for words, but I think that’s what makes those kinds of things special for everybody.”
A look at NHL players who re-signed so they could retire, reunite with favorite franchise.
My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
A look at NHL players who re-signed so they could retire, reunite with favorite franchise.
My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
21 Penguins training camps.
As a primary beat reporter, only Dave Molinari has more. (Dave is GOAT of PGH hockey media.)
Dream run for me. A lot of memories.
One was first w/ Josh Yohe — in 2010 he was just figuring out.
Most of you already follow him. For those that don’t, he’s your hookup.
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As a primary beat reporter, only Dave Molinari has more. (Dave is GOAT of PGH hockey media.)
Dream run for me. A lot of memories.
One was first w/ Josh Yohe — in 2010 he was just figuring out.
Most of you already follow him. For those that don’t, he’s your hookup.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
21 Penguins training camps.
As a primary beat reporter, only Dave Molinari has more. (Dave is GOAT of PGH hockey media.)
Dream run for me. A lot of memories.
One was first w/ Josh Yohe — in 2010 he was just figuring out.
Most of you already follow him. For those that don’t, he’s your hookup.
-30-
As a primary beat reporter, only Dave Molinari has more. (Dave is GOAT of PGH hockey media.)
Dream run for me. A lot of memories.
One was first w/ Josh Yohe — in 2010 he was just figuring out.
Most of you already follow him. For those that don’t, he’s your hookup.
-30-
A relaunched @penguinsnhl.bsky.social HOF has been announced. Some key details:
🔸 Physical HOF will be built (overdue)
🔸 3 year rollout for 10 candidates will clear logjam of those deserving
🔸 Current HOFers remain
🔹 Mike Lange gets special in-arena display
🔸Categories: Player, Builder, Contributor
🔸 Physical HOF will be built (overdue)
🔸 3 year rollout for 10 candidates will clear logjam of those deserving
🔸 Current HOFers remain
🔹 Mike Lange gets special in-arena display
🔸Categories: Player, Builder, Contributor
August 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A relaunched @penguinsnhl.bsky.social HOF has been announced. Some key details:
🔸 Physical HOF will be built (overdue)
🔸 3 year rollout for 10 candidates will clear logjam of those deserving
🔸 Current HOFers remain
🔹 Mike Lange gets special in-arena display
🔸Categories: Player, Builder, Contributor
🔸 Physical HOF will be built (overdue)
🔸 3 year rollout for 10 candidates will clear logjam of those deserving
🔸 Current HOFers remain
🔹 Mike Lange gets special in-arena display
🔸Categories: Player, Builder, Contributor
Smacked a 45-pound plate off my head during a workout on Day 1 of NHL Draft. Wouldn’t recommend it.
Doing a lot better. Still a bit off.
But that’s why my usual nonsense has been absent from this platform.
That’s all.
Doing a lot better. Still a bit off.
But that’s why my usual nonsense has been absent from this platform.
That’s all.
July 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Smacked a 45-pound plate off my head during a workout on Day 1 of NHL Draft. Wouldn’t recommend it.
Doing a lot better. Still a bit off.
But that’s why my usual nonsense has been absent from this platform.
That’s all.
Doing a lot better. Still a bit off.
But that’s why my usual nonsense has been absent from this platform.
That’s all.
Teamed with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this story on NHL players reacting to new CBA.
Via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art... NHL players react to new CBA terms, from ‘slight’ concessions to ‘contentious’ changes
Via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art... NHL players react to new CBA terms, from ‘slight’ concessions to ‘contentious’ changes
NHL players react to new CBA terms, from ‘slight’ concessions to ‘contentious’ changes
A sampling of opinion from around the league found players in favor of the changes, even if not with total enthusiasm.
www.nytimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Teamed with @jessegranger.bsky.social for this story on NHL players reacting to new CBA.
Via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art... NHL players react to new CBA terms, from ‘slight’ concessions to ‘contentious’ changes
Via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art... NHL players react to new CBA terms, from ‘slight’ concessions to ‘contentious’ changes
Pat Brisson, agent for Sidney Crosby, told me just now in text message that speculation about Crosby leaving Penguins are “baseless rumors.”
So, there’s a name for you, too.
#NHLDraft
So, there’s a name for you, too.
#NHLDraft
June 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Pat Brisson, agent for Sidney Crosby, told me just now in text message that speculation about Crosby leaving Penguins are “baseless rumors.”
So, there’s a name for you, too.
#NHLDraft
So, there’s a name for you, too.
#NHLDraft
An impressive class is headed to Hockey Hall of Fame
Read all about it via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
Read all about it via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
Hockey Hall of Fame 2025 class includes Chara, Keith, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill
www.nytimes.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
An impressive class is headed to Hockey Hall of Fame
Read all about it via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
Read all about it via @theathletic.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
The StanleyCup is in the house Tuesday, which means players’ razors could soon be put to use.
Had fun with this @theathletic.bsky.social story looking at the origin of the famed playoff beard that traces back to @newjorkislanders.bsky.social dynasty.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Had fun with this @theathletic.bsky.social story looking at the origin of the famed playoff beard that traces back to @newjorkislanders.bsky.social dynasty.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
How the NHL grew its Stanley Cup playoff beard tradition: ‘We were too tired to shave’
"To win the Stanley Cup is a miserable two months." Denis Potvin said. "The beard is a reminder of how much you have to put into it."
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The StanleyCup is in the house Tuesday, which means players’ razors could soon be put to use.
Had fun with this @theathletic.bsky.social story looking at the origin of the famed playoff beard that traces back to @newjorkislanders.bsky.social dynasty.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Had fun with this @theathletic.bsky.social story looking at the origin of the famed playoff beard that traces back to @newjorkislanders.bsky.social dynasty.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Reposted by Rob Rossi
INDIANAPOLIS — So, be honest, how did you think Caitlin Clark would play heading into her first game back?
A 25-point first half?
“No,” Steph White said.
But maybe we should have. My column from Clark’s return, and its implications
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
A 25-point first half?
“No,” Steph White said.
But maybe we should have. My column from Clark’s return, and its implications
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Watch out, WNBA: A classic Caitlin Clark performance showed the Fever’s ceiling
Clark drained deep 3-pointers with flair and scored 32 points in her return from injury.
www.nytimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
INDIANAPOLIS — So, be honest, how did you think Caitlin Clark would play heading into her first game back?
A 25-point first half?
“No,” Steph White said.
But maybe we should have. My column from Clark’s return, and its implications
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
A 25-point first half?
“No,” Steph White said.
But maybe we should have. My column from Clark’s return, and its implications
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Dark, deranged week in America.
But I’m enthused by the people showing those in power that many more of us are not standing for this than those who are supporting it.
These protests across country are a sign of true strength.
But I’m enthused by the people showing those in power that many more of us are not standing for this than those who are supporting it.
These protests across country are a sign of true strength.
June 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Dark, deranged week in America.
But I’m enthused by the people showing those in power that many more of us are not standing for this than those who are supporting it.
These protests across country are a sign of true strength.
But I’m enthused by the people showing those in power that many more of us are not standing for this than those who are supporting it.
These protests across country are a sign of true strength.
Reposted by Rob Rossi
What a contrast:
On the one hand, one grandiose spectacle in the nation's capital, a panorama of propaganda put on by an aspiring autocrat.
On the other hand, thousands of assemblies of free citizens across the nation, authentic celebrations of the proposition that here the people rule.
On the one hand, one grandiose spectacle in the nation's capital, a panorama of propaganda put on by an aspiring autocrat.
On the other hand, thousands of assemblies of free citizens across the nation, authentic celebrations of the proposition that here the people rule.
June 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
What a contrast:
On the one hand, one grandiose spectacle in the nation's capital, a panorama of propaganda put on by an aspiring autocrat.
On the other hand, thousands of assemblies of free citizens across the nation, authentic celebrations of the proposition that here the people rule.
On the one hand, one grandiose spectacle in the nation's capital, a panorama of propaganda put on by an aspiring autocrat.
On the other hand, thousands of assemblies of free citizens across the nation, authentic celebrations of the proposition that here the people rule.
Can’t tell if I’m more impressed by Panthers or surprised by Oilers in Game 5.
Taking two in a row from Florida to win #StanleyCup will tall order for Edmonton.
Taking two in a row from Florida to win #StanleyCup will tall order for Edmonton.
June 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Can’t tell if I’m more impressed by Panthers or surprised by Oilers in Game 5.
Taking two in a row from Florida to win #StanleyCup will tall order for Edmonton.
Taking two in a row from Florida to win #StanleyCup will tall order for Edmonton.
As always, in a playoff game I’m not covering, I root for a multitude of OTs and and shenanigans
#StanleyCup
#StanleyCup
June 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
As always, in a playoff game I’m not covering, I root for a multitude of OTs and and shenanigans
#StanleyCup
#StanleyCup