Julian McKenzie
@jkamckenzie.bsky.social
news, enterprise and sens (the athletic/nyt)
host of the chris johnston show (SDPN)
Black Aces (Triumph Books/Feb. 2026)
Pre-order my book here: https://www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-products-9781637278628.php?page_id=30&cid=806743
host of the chris johnston show (SDPN)
Black Aces (Triumph Books/Feb. 2026)
Pre-order my book here: https://www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-products-9781637278628.php?page_id=30&cid=806743
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@jkamckenzie.bsky.social
· May 22
I'm pleased to share the cover of my upcoming book, Black Aces! It features essential stories from some of hockey's most iconic and prominent Black figures. It'll be available for all on Feb. 3, 2026. But you can pre-order your copy now:
@triumphbooks.bsky.social
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“That’s the Senators when we’re at our best. It’s not pretty. It’s greasy. It’s the wall battles, (getting) to the net, getting shots to the net. And just playing that stingy game.”
— Brady Tkachuk, on a night where the #Sens humbled their rival.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
— Brady Tkachuk, on a night where the #Sens humbled their rival.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Senators’ offence comes alive against the Canadiens — and so did their defence
Brady Tkachuk and Fabian Zetterlund had multipoint games, and Ottawa's defence combined for 6 points in the victory.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“That’s the Senators when we’re at our best. It’s not pretty. It’s greasy. It’s the wall battles, (getting) to the net, getting shots to the net. And just playing that stingy game.”
— Brady Tkachuk, on a night where the #Sens humbled their rival.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
— Brady Tkachuk, on a night where the #Sens humbled their rival.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark starts.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark starts.
December 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark starts.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark starts.
Kurtis MacDermid is on the ice for pregame warmup. Nick Cousins is not.
December 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Kurtis MacDermid is on the ice for pregame warmup. Nick Cousins is not.
Linus Ullmark starts tonight. We'll know later if Nick Cousins has indeed been scratched in favour of Kurtis MacDermid.
I asked MacDermid myself if he was playing tonight and he said 'We'll see'.
I asked MacDermid myself if he was playing tonight and he said 'We'll see'.
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins/MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Gilbert
MacDermid last played Nov. 13 against Boston.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins/MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Gilbert
MacDermid last played Nov. 13 against Boston.
December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Linus Ullmark starts tonight. We'll know later if Nick Cousins has indeed been scratched in favour of Kurtis MacDermid.
I asked MacDermid myself if he was playing tonight and he said 'We'll see'.
I asked MacDermid myself if he was playing tonight and he said 'We'll see'.
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins/MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Gilbert
MacDermid last played Nov. 13 against Boston.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins/MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Gilbert
MacDermid last played Nov. 13 against Boston.
December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins/MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Gilbert
MacDermid last played Nov. 13 against Boston.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins/MacDermid-Eller-Greig
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Gilbert
MacDermid last played Nov. 13 against Boston.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Managing Senators goaltenders’ workloads, Carter Yakemchuk, and more: Notebook
Managing Senators goaltenders’ workloads, Carter Yakemchuk, and more: Notebook
Managing Senators goaltenders' workloads, Carter Yakemchuk, and more: Notebook
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Managing Senators goaltenders’ workloads, Carter Yakemchuk, and more: Notebook
Managing Senators goaltenders’ workloads, Carter Yakemchuk, and more: Notebook
Reposted by Julian McKenzie
On The Athletic Hockey Show with @mbultman.bsky.social, @jessegranger.bsky.social, @jkamckenzie.bsky.social and me:
– Which bubble teams will make the playoffs?
– Are the three best teams in the Central?
– Julian with some great stuff on his new book, Black Aces.
podfollow.com/the-athletic...
– Which bubble teams will make the playoffs?
– Are the three best teams in the Central?
– Julian with some great stuff on his new book, Black Aces.
podfollow.com/the-athletic...
The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Which Thanksgiving bubble teams will actually make the playoffs?
Every hockey fan knows that teams in playoff position at Thanksgiving usually stay in and teams outside playoff position at Thanksgiving usually stay out. In fact, nearly 80 percent of playoff team...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On The Athletic Hockey Show with @mbultman.bsky.social, @jessegranger.bsky.social, @jkamckenzie.bsky.social and me:
– Which bubble teams will make the playoffs?
– Are the three best teams in the Central?
– Julian with some great stuff on his new book, Black Aces.
podfollow.com/the-athletic...
– Which bubble teams will make the playoffs?
– Are the three best teams in the Central?
– Julian with some great stuff on his new book, Black Aces.
podfollow.com/the-athletic...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Brady Tkachuk shows no rust in return, and his placement gives Sens an option @theathletic.com
Brady Tkachuk shows no rust in return, and his placement gives Sens an option @theathletic.com
Brady Tkachuk shows no rust in return, and his placement gives Senators an option
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Brady Tkachuk shows no rust in return, and his placement gives Sens an option @theathletic.com
Brady Tkachuk shows no rust in return, and his placement gives Sens an option @theathletic.com
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Tkachuk-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Leevi Meriläinen starts.
Tkachuk-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Leevi Meriläinen starts.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Tkachuk-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Leevi Meriläinen starts.
Tkachuk-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Leevi Meriläinen starts.
Thomas Chabot and Ridly Greig remain out of the #Sens lineup. And no Brady Tkachuk (yet).
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark is projected to start.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark is projected to start.
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thomas Chabot and Ridly Greig remain out of the #Sens lineup. And no Brady Tkachuk (yet).
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark is projected to start.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Linus Ullmark is projected to start.
Reposted by Julian McKenzie
NEW ALLEGED STATS! @avry.bsky.social @samanthacp.bsky.social @jkamckenzie.bsky.social and @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social get into NHL parity, the Avs start, Olympic hockey talk and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/09AS...
#NHL #IIHF
open.spotify.com/episode/09AS...
#NHL #IIHF
The Parity Show
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW ALLEGED STATS! @avry.bsky.social @samanthacp.bsky.social @jkamckenzie.bsky.social and @arunsrinivasan.bsky.social get into NHL parity, the Avs start, Olympic hockey talk and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/09AS...
#NHL #IIHF
open.spotify.com/episode/09AS...
#NHL #IIHF
Thomas Chabot is back for the Ottawa Senators tonight, according to their projected lines.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Linus Ullmark is the projected starter.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Linus Ullmark is the projected starter.
November 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Thomas Chabot is back for the Ottawa Senators tonight, according to their projected lines.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Linus Ullmark is the projected starter.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Linus Ullmark is the projected starter.
Reposted by Julian McKenzie
“I think I really understood what it takes to win, and I wanted to get better offensively. But also defensively. I think I’ve taken strides.“
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
How a new tape job helped Tim Stützle take off — and earn respect around the league
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“I think I really understood what it takes to win, and I wanted to get better offensively. But also defensively. I think I’ve taken strides.“
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
“I think I really understood what it takes to win, and I wanted to get better offensively. But also defensively. I think I’ve taken strides.“
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
How a new tape job helped Tim Stützle take off — and earn respect around the league
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“I think I really understood what it takes to win, and I wanted to get better offensively. But also defensively. I think I’ve taken strides.“
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My feature on Tim Stützle, his obsession to get better, and how taping his stick differently has helped. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Olle Lycksell was placed on waivers today. Last we heard from the #Sens, he was in concussion protocol. Hasn't played an NHL game since Nov. 8 against the Flyers.
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Olle Lycksell was placed on waivers today. Last we heard from the #Sens, he was in concussion protocol. Hasn't played an NHL game since Nov. 8 against the Flyers.
Projected lines from #Sens practice, per team:
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday (NHL debut)-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Ullmark is projected to start.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday (NHL debut)-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Ullmark is projected to start.
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Projected lines from #Sens practice, per team:
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday (NHL debut)-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Ullmark is projected to start.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Eller-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Halliday (NHL debut)-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Matinpalo-Jensen
Ullmark is projected to start.
The IIHF has confirmed to me that neck guards will be mandatory for hockey players at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
IIHF announced in 2023 that they'd be mandatory, but didn't confirm when it would be for senior players until now.
@theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
IIHF announced in 2023 that they'd be mandatory, but didn't confirm when it would be for senior players until now.
@theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
IIHF says neck guards will be mandatory at 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina
In February 2024, 78.45 percent of NHL players who participated in an Athletic players poll opposed the idea of a neck-guard mandate.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The IIHF has confirmed to me that neck guards will be mandatory for hockey players at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
IIHF announced in 2023 that they'd be mandatory, but didn't confirm when it would be for senior players until now.
@theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
IIHF announced in 2023 that they'd be mandatory, but didn't confirm when it would be for senior players until now.
@theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Brady Tkachuk hopes to be back on the ice playing “around” American Thanksgiving next week, as said on his weekly podcast, Wingmen with his brother Matthew.
#Sens play the day before U.S. Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 in Vegas and Nov. 28 in St. Louis.
#Sens play the day before U.S. Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 in Vegas and Nov. 28 in St. Louis.
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Brady Tkachuk hopes to be back on the ice playing “around” American Thanksgiving next week, as said on his weekly podcast, Wingmen with his brother Matthew.
#Sens play the day before U.S. Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 in Vegas and Nov. 28 in St. Louis.
#Sens play the day before U.S. Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 in Vegas and Nov. 28 in St. Louis.
Nick Cousins triggered the $2K penalty for embellishment during the Nov. 9 game against Utah, after being warned against WSH last month.
If the NHL gives Cousins another citation, he'll be penalized $3,000. Then $4,000. Then $5,000. At which point, Travis Green will be fined.
If the NHL gives Cousins another citation, he'll be penalized $3,000. Then $4,000. Then $5,000. At which point, Travis Green will be fined.
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Nick Cousins triggered the $2K penalty for embellishment during the Nov. 9 game against Utah, after being warned against WSH last month.
If the NHL gives Cousins another citation, he'll be penalized $3,000. Then $4,000. Then $5,000. At which point, Travis Green will be fined.
If the NHL gives Cousins another citation, he'll be penalized $3,000. Then $4,000. Then $5,000. At which point, Travis Green will be fined.
Apologies for being late on this one.
The NHL has fined Nick Cousins $2,000 for diving and embellishment.
He was previously warned following an incident in the Oct. 25 game against Washington, and then triggered the $2k penalty after being penalized for embellishment against Utah.
The NHL has fined Nick Cousins $2,000 for diving and embellishment.
He was previously warned following an incident in the Oct. 25 game against Washington, and then triggered the $2k penalty after being penalized for embellishment against Utah.
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Apologies for being late on this one.
The NHL has fined Nick Cousins $2,000 for diving and embellishment.
He was previously warned following an incident in the Oct. 25 game against Washington, and then triggered the $2k penalty after being penalized for embellishment against Utah.
The NHL has fined Nick Cousins $2,000 for diving and embellishment.
He was previously warned following an incident in the Oct. 25 game against Washington, and then triggered the $2k penalty after being penalized for embellishment against Utah.
Lassi Thomson and Stephen Halliday have been called up to the Ottawa Senators.
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Lassi Thomson and Stephen Halliday have been called up to the Ottawa Senators.
Dennis Gilbert is back. The Senators have reacquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Maxence Guenette.
Gilbert, you may remember, was a piece in the Dylan Cozens trade last year.
I mentioned him as a stopgap possibility for Chabot's injury.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Gilbert, you may remember, was a piece in the Dylan Cozens trade last year.
I mentioned him as a stopgap possibility for Chabot's injury.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Who could the Senators target for their defence with Chabot still injured? Notebook
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Dennis Gilbert is back. The Senators have reacquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Maxence Guenette.
Gilbert, you may remember, was a piece in the Dylan Cozens trade last year.
I mentioned him as a stopgap possibility for Chabot's injury.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Gilbert, you may remember, was a piece in the Dylan Cozens trade last year.
I mentioned him as a stopgap possibility for Chabot's injury.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
For those wondering, the LA Kings are starting Anton Forsberg tonight.
A familiar face to many in Ottawa, of course, after spending five seasons with the Sens before joining the Kings in free agency this summer.
A familiar face to many in Ottawa, of course, after spending five seasons with the Sens before joining the Kings in free agency this summer.
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For those wondering, the LA Kings are starting Anton Forsberg tonight.
A familiar face to many in Ottawa, of course, after spending five seasons with the Sens before joining the Kings in free agency this summer.
A familiar face to many in Ottawa, of course, after spending five seasons with the Sens before joining the Kings in free agency this summer.
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Jensen-Matinpalo
Ullmark starts. Travis Green also confirmed Hodgson is in.
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Jensen-Matinpalo
Ullmark starts. Travis Green also confirmed Hodgson is in.
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Perron-Stützle-Batherson
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Jensen-Matinpalo
Ullmark starts. Travis Green also confirmed Hodgson is in.
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Hodgson
Sanderson-Zub
Kleven-Spence
Jensen-Matinpalo
Ullmark starts. Travis Green also confirmed Hodgson is in.
