Jared Book
@jaredbook.bsky.social
Deputy Managing Editor, Habs Eyes on the Prize. I cover the NHL Canadiens, AHL Rocket and the Victoire and PWHL. Concordia Journalism alum. He/Him
I don't know who needs to hear this, but the winner of this Italy-France game is going to have a driver's seat into the Quarterfinals, IMO. #MilanoCortina2026
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but the winner of this Italy-France game is going to have a driver's seat into the Quarterfinals, IMO. #MilanoCortina2026
As someone who covered the CWHL, this Italy-France game brings me BACK.
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
As someone who covered the CWHL, this Italy-France game brings me BACK.
Kayla Tutino, once the first overall pick in the CWHL draft, scores Italy's first goal at the Olympics. 1-1.
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Kayla Tutino, once the first overall pick in the CWHL draft, scores Italy's first goal at the Olympics. 1-1.
Love the golf carts to the ice (this is not sarcasm)
February 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Love the golf carts to the ice (this is not sarcasm)
The game has been officially postponed to February 12 at 8:30am Eastern due to the illness with Team Finland.
Finland plays the United States on Saturday. Canada now opens against Switzerland on Saturday.
Finland plays the United States on Saturday. Canada now opens against Switzerland on Saturday.
Reports from those on the ground, including Hailey Salvian & Claire Hanna that a team representative has said Finland has 13 players quarantined because they are either sick or because of exposure. They are still unsure if they will have enough players to play Canada tonight. #MilanoCortina2026
February 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
The game has been officially postponed to February 12 at 8:30am Eastern due to the illness with Team Finland.
Finland plays the United States on Saturday. Canada now opens against Switzerland on Saturday.
Finland plays the United States on Saturday. Canada now opens against Switzerland on Saturday.
Lina Ljungblom now has two goals. Great for her confidence going forward.
February 5, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Lina Ljungblom now has two goals. Great for her confidence going forward.
Reports from those on the ground, including Hailey Salvian & Claire Hanna that a team representative has said Finland has 13 players quarantined because they are either sick or because of exposure. They are still unsure if they will have enough players to play Canada tonight. #MilanoCortina2026
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Reports from those on the ground, including Hailey Salvian & Claire Hanna that a team representative has said Finland has 13 players quarantined because they are either sick or because of exposure. They are still unsure if they will have enough players to play Canada tonight. #MilanoCortina2026
Lina Ljungblom scores Sweden’s first goal of the game and tournament. 1-1. #MilanoCortina2026
February 5, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Lina Ljungblom scores Sweden’s first goal of the game and tournament. 1-1. #MilanoCortina2026
Only eight skaters and two goaltenders were at Finland’s morning skate as they deal with a virus throughout their roster. They play Canada later today.
L'équipe féminine de Finlande a annulé son entraînement d'hier. Ce midi, seulement huit patineuses et deux gardiennes sur la patinoire. Elles affrontent le Canada à 21h ce soir. On espère parler à l'entraîneur-chef à sa sortie de la patinoire
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Only eight skaters and two goaltenders were at Finland’s morning skate as they deal with a virus throughout their roster. They play Canada later today.
First 30 seconds was very physical and no penalties. Interesting if the standard has changed slightly despite no checking in IIHF rules. #MilanoCortina2026
February 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
First 30 seconds was very physical and no penalties. Interesting if the standard has changed slightly despite no checking in IIHF rules. #MilanoCortina2026
On the Swedish pregame show, they said they have a ‘fuck you’ mentality and Maia Nylen-Persson said that Lina Ljungblom is the President of Fuck Yous 😅 #MilanoCortina2026 (s/t @zebhabs.bsky.social)
February 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
On the Swedish pregame show, they said they have a ‘fuck you’ mentality and Maia Nylen-Persson said that Lina Ljungblom is the President of Fuck Yous 😅 #MilanoCortina2026 (s/t @zebhabs.bsky.social)
Would I have woken up for a Sweden-Germany game at 6am normally? I’d like to think so but now it’s to watch Montreal players, among other things 😅
February 5, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Would I have woken up for a Sweden-Germany game at 6am normally? I’d like to think so but now it’s to watch Montreal players, among other things 😅
Montreal Victoire forward Lina Ljungblom starts on Sweden’s fourth line.
Sandra Abstreiter starts in goal for Germany. Puck drop in an hour.
Sandra Abstreiter starts in goal for Germany. Puck drop in an hour.
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Montreal Victoire forward Lina Ljungblom starts on Sweden’s fourth line.
Sandra Abstreiter starts in goal for Germany. Puck drop in an hour.
Sandra Abstreiter starts in goal for Germany. Puck drop in an hour.
Power failure less than 10 minutes into the Olympics... Oops.
February 4, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Power failure less than 10 minutes into the Olympics... Oops.
"They are the youngest team at the Olympics with a combined age of 40"
Didn't even make it 30 seconds of watching the Olympics without feeling ancient.
Didn't even make it 30 seconds of watching the Olympics without feeling ancient.
February 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"They are the youngest team at the Olympics with a combined age of 40"
Didn't even make it 30 seconds of watching the Olympics without feeling ancient.
Didn't even make it 30 seconds of watching the Olympics without feeling ancient.
Newspapers are mostly relevant now if they are extremely and even potentially hyper local.
Otherwise what's the point?
And eliminating sports coverage is eliminating the easiest way to be just that...
Otherwise what's the point?
And eliminating sports coverage is eliminating the easiest way to be just that...
February 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Newspapers are mostly relevant now if they are extremely and even potentially hyper local.
Otherwise what's the point?
And eliminating sports coverage is eliminating the easiest way to be just that...
Otherwise what's the point?
And eliminating sports coverage is eliminating the easiest way to be just that...
My bold prediction a day before the women's hockey Olympic tournament starts: We see at least one significant upset in round robin play.
Admittedly, I thought this before Finland had a virus outbreak ahead of their first game but still think it happens at some point.
Admittedly, I thought this before Finland had a virus outbreak ahead of their first game but still think it happens at some point.
February 4, 2026 at 1:17 PM
My bold prediction a day before the women's hockey Olympic tournament starts: We see at least one significant upset in round robin play.
Admittedly, I thought this before Finland had a virus outbreak ahead of their first game but still think it happens at some point.
Admittedly, I thought this before Finland had a virus outbreak ahead of their first game but still think it happens at some point.
A day before they are supposed to face Canada in their Olympic opener, Finland's women's hockey team is dealing with a norovirus outbreak and has yet to practice. Four players have it.
If they are unable to ice 15 skaters and two goaltenders, they would be forced to forfeit but they expect to play.
If they are unable to ice 15 skaters and two goaltenders, they would be forced to forfeit but they expect to play.
Norovirus jyllää Suomen olympiajoukkueessa
Naisleijonista kantautui ikäviä uutisia.
www.iltalehti.fi
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A day before they are supposed to face Canada in their Olympic opener, Finland's women's hockey team is dealing with a norovirus outbreak and has yet to practice. Four players have it.
If they are unable to ice 15 skaters and two goaltenders, they would be forced to forfeit but they expect to play.
If they are unable to ice 15 skaters and two goaltenders, they would be forced to forfeit but they expect to play.
Found one of my old notebooks today. Has a bunch of AHL games and PWHPA games from 2019 into 2020 and suddenly stops. Weird, right? 😭
I did find notes in there from a story that never ended up being published and it’s a real shame.
Maybe it will end up being in my book… 😅
I did find notes in there from a story that never ended up being published and it’s a real shame.
Maybe it will end up being in my book… 😅
February 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Found one of my old notebooks today. Has a bunch of AHL games and PWHPA games from 2019 into 2020 and suddenly stops. Weird, right? 😭
I did find notes in there from a story that never ended up being published and it’s a real shame.
Maybe it will end up being in my book… 😅
I did find notes in there from a story that never ended up being published and it’s a real shame.
Maybe it will end up being in my book… 😅
I am extremely ready for these Olympics.
Likely a mix of better time zone, the fact that PWHL and NHL are both stopping and you can focus solely on it.
Either way, let's go. Full Olympic event calendar already loaded on my phone 😂
Likely a mix of better time zone, the fact that PWHL and NHL are both stopping and you can focus solely on it.
Either way, let's go. Full Olympic event calendar already loaded on my phone 😂
February 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I am extremely ready for these Olympics.
Likely a mix of better time zone, the fact that PWHL and NHL are both stopping and you can focus solely on it.
Either way, let's go. Full Olympic event calendar already loaded on my phone 😂
Likely a mix of better time zone, the fact that PWHL and NHL are both stopping and you can focus solely on it.
Either way, let's go. Full Olympic event calendar already loaded on my phone 😂
I’d say that was vintage Gallagher but I don’t even think young Gallagher could have done that 😂
February 3, 2026 at 1:21 AM
I’d say that was vintage Gallagher but I don’t even think young Gallagher could have done that 😂
Jack Sparrow going to win the Messier Leadership Award this year
February 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Jack Sparrow going to win the Messier Leadership Award this year
Considering the crowd in Buffalo tonight, and the way the Leafs are playing, the Canadiens might not play another road game in the division this year 😂
February 1, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Considering the crowd in Buffalo tonight, and the way the Leafs are playing, the Canadiens might not play another road game in the division this year 😂
Jakub Dobeš didn’t steal a win in this one but it’s nice when your goaltender can at least aid and abet a win.
February 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Jakub Dobeš didn’t steal a win in this one but it’s nice when your goaltender can at least aid and abet a win.
If only #1 overall picks are scoring tonight, the Habs are in trouble. They’re outnumbered.
February 1, 2026 at 1:29 AM
If only #1 overall picks are scoring tonight, the Habs are in trouble. They’re outnumbered.