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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 3h

NEW TAHS with @haileysalvian.bsky.social

- Carter Hart signs with Vegas. Why? Talking about that with @jessegranger.bsky.social

- Big week for the Canadiens. Talking Lane Hutson, etc., with @arponbasu.bsky.social

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The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Why Carter Hart signed in Vegas?

With Carter Hart on the verge of signing a contract in Vegas, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Jesse Granger to discuss why the Golden Knights are destined to take a chance on Hart, Adin Hi...

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Dave D @thehitmanpunk.bsky.social · 4d

Penn State a hockey school now

Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 6d

Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.

They are very glad to see him.

New @theathletic.com —

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 4d

“We need him to lift our spirits because Drew Allar destroyed them.”

Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 6d

Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.

They are very glad to see him.

New @theathletic.com —

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 6d

He is extremely eligible

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 6d

Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.

They are very glad to see him.

New @theathletic.com —

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 6d

Mitch why didn’t I think of that

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 6d

Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.

They are very glad to see him.

New @theathletic.com —

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 7d

helpful screenshot

Jesse Granger @jessegranger.bsky.social · 7d

Oh no Stuart Skinner...

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 7d

at a bar in State College, some kid in a John Kruk jersey just started crying

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 7d

I’d personally settle for one

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 8d

Is Connor McDavid’s new contract the biggest bargain in sports this century?

If you ignore the NBA and Sidney Crosby, perhaps.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 8d

Don’t think that’s in the cards, unless it can pull from the regular YouTube channel

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 8d

🎙️NEW TAHS🎙️

The Boyz r back

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The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Did the Jets overpay for Kyle Connor?

Kyle Connor has signed a multi-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets. Sean Gentille, Sean McIndoe and Frankie Corrado wonder if the Jets paid too much, and how the Connor and McDavid extensions mig...

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Jake Nazar @jakenazar.bsky.social · 8d

The Cavs getting LeBron based on being awful not once, but *twice* (?)

Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 8d

A better question is probably, "Has a bigger bargain ever been dropped in the lap of an organization that deserved it less?" Definitely closer to a "no' on that one.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Is Connor McDavid’s new contract the biggest bargain in sports this century?

McDavid left money on the table so his team could pursue a championship. Which other stars have made similar choices?

www.nytimes.com

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Russ Bengtson @russbengtson.bsky.social · 8d

chris bosh just threw his phone in the ocean

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 8d

A better question is probably, "Has a bigger bargain ever been dropped in the lap of an organization that deserved it less?" Definitely closer to a "no' on that one.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Is Connor McDavid’s new contract the biggest bargain in sports this century?

McDavid left money on the table so his team could pursue a championship. Which other stars have made similar choices?

www.nytimes.com

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 8d

Is Connor McDavid’s new contract the biggest bargain in sports this century?

If you ignore the NBA and Sidney Crosby, perhaps.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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josh terry @joshterry.bsky.social · 13d

This is a support group and rehabilitation service for folks experiencing a pop-star-induced fever breaking right now www.noexpectations.fyi

No Expectations | josh terry | Substack

A weekly music and culture newsletter from Chicago-based writer Josh Terry. Anti-algorithm. Pro-independent artists. Click to read No Expectations, by josh terry, a Substack publication with thousands...

www.noexpectations.fyi

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Kage damagé @kagedamage.bsky.social · 13d

Not using the name yeti to avoid getting sued, and then getting sued anyway is a great but

Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 13d

The NHL's newest team is in a legal dispute with a hockey bag company.

Unpacking Mammoth vs. Mammoth, with stuff from the various court filings. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 13d

Thread of all 32 NHL previews is here. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Shayna @shaynagoldman.bsky.social · 13d

NHL season previews 2025-26 with @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social & @seangentille.bsky.social

1 .The Oilers are the team to beat this year. It was always going to be Cup or bust there, but the McDavid situation amps things up.

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

Oilers 2025-26 season preview: Playoff chances, projected points, roster rankings

www.nytimes.com

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Jeff Abraham @jeffabraham.bsky.social · 13d

None of this would have happened if they had actually taken my first suggestion and become the Utah Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee Packets.

Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 13d

The NHL's newest team is in a legal dispute with a hockey bag company.

Unpacking Mammoth vs. Mammoth, with stuff from the various court filings. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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

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Rilyan Morokin @ob1moroney.bsky.social · 13d

Hockey Club back in play!

Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 13d

The NHL's newest team is in a legal dispute with a hockey bag company.

Unpacking Mammoth vs. Mammoth, with stuff from the various court filings. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 13d

The NHL's newest team is in a legal dispute with a hockey bag company.

Unpacking Mammoth vs. Mammoth, with stuff from the various court filings. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 13d

The NHL's newest team is in a legal dispute with a hockey bag company.

Unpacking Mammoth vs. Mammoth, with stuff from the various court filings. ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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

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Sean Gentille @seangentille.bsky.social · 15d

Season preview season never ends. It will outlast us all.

We're inside the top 10 now.

10. Panthers
9. Devils
8. Jets
7. Maple Leafs

Links to in-depth breakdowns for those teams and 22 others are here ⤵️⤵️⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

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