Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦
@risingaction.bsky.social
Sports guy. Some yelling about other things too.
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
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Thinking more and more about how much certain actors are pushing us towards a post-truth, post-data world, a world driven purely by narratives and vibes
It's not good.
It's not good.
Spoke with Axel Schuster this week about his team's remarkable year -- and the fact that a serious potential investor, I've been told, was in attendance for the LAFC playoff game.
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
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Whitecaps roar into MLS Cup final — still in need of an owner
Here stand your Caps, one win from the summit.
theprovince.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Spoke with Axel Schuster this week about his team's remarkable year -- and the fact that a serious potential investor, I've been told, was in attendance for the LAFC playoff game.
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
Nothing's set to be announced, but clearly the vibes are good in the boardroom.
theprovince.com/sports/socce...
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North America is awash in F-150 SuperCab KidKrushers and this MFer is pretending fuel efficiency standards killed the station wagon.
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
North America is awash in F-150 SuperCab KidKrushers and this MFer is pretending fuel efficiency standards killed the station wagon.
Goldeneyes continuing to not score goals is going to be a problem
Another scorching hot take from me
Another scorching hot take from me
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Goldeneyes continuing to not score goals is going to be a problem
Another scorching hot take from me
Another scorching hot take from me
Covered one game in Montreal before the company axed travel and it was an absolute dream
Here we go from one of my favourite places to cover a game.
Most important one of the #NHLJets season so far? Without a doubt.
Most important one of the #NHLJets season so far? Without a doubt.
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Covered one game in Montreal before the company axed travel and it was an absolute dream
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Sportsnet chose to not show any of this
A raucous and emotional start to this one as the Montreal Canadiens and their fans honour Andrei Markov.
One of the loudest and longest sustained cheers I’ve heard. Along with some “Ole Ole Ole” chants.
Habs always do these ceremonies so well.
One of the loudest and longest sustained cheers I’ve heard. Along with some “Ole Ole Ole” chants.
Habs always do these ceremonies so well.
December 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Sportsnet chose to not show any of this
It brings me no pleasure to inform you that no NHL team pulls their goalie more than your Vancouver Canucks
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
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The Canucks have pulled their goalie more than any other team
The Canucks are chasing the game constantly. It's hardly inspiring thinking about their near future.
theprovince.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It brings me no pleasure to inform you that no NHL team pulls their goalie more than your Vancouver Canucks
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Nikita Tolopilo and Elias Pettersson have been sent back to the AHL.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nikita Tolopilo and Elias Pettersson have been sent back to the AHL.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
For D-Petey, it's to get some game time. He'll be back. Abby plays tonight so he could even be back tomorrow, but Canucks will progress based on what their own lineup needs.
Tolopilo will obviously get the start tonight.
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Tyler Seguin has an ACL injury and is expected to be out the rest of the season, Glen Gulutzan said.
Devastating news for Seguin, who has battled injuries constantly throughout his career.
Devastating news for Seguin, who has battled injuries constantly throughout his career.
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tyler Seguin has an ACL injury and is expected to be out the rest of the season, Glen Gulutzan said.
Devastating news for Seguin, who has battled injuries constantly throughout his career.
Devastating news for Seguin, who has battled injuries constantly throughout his career.
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These on-ice numbers are at 5v5 from @naturalstattrick.com, and they both look impossible, for different reasons ...
Nathan MacKinnon - 400:31 of ice time, 37 goals for, 9 against
Connor McDavid - 469:24 of ice time, 21 goals for, 25 against
Nathan MacKinnon - 400:31 of ice time, 37 goals for, 9 against
Connor McDavid - 469:24 of ice time, 21 goals for, 25 against
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
These on-ice numbers are at 5v5 from @naturalstattrick.com, and they both look impossible, for different reasons ...
Nathan MacKinnon - 400:31 of ice time, 37 goals for, 9 against
Connor McDavid - 469:24 of ice time, 21 goals for, 25 against
Nathan MacKinnon - 400:31 of ice time, 37 goals for, 9 against
Connor McDavid - 469:24 of ice time, 21 goals for, 25 against
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it should probably be a bigger story that the richest man on earth and leading Republican is a fucking Nazi
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM
it should probably be a bigger story that the richest man on earth and leading Republican is a fucking Nazi
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
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As the mom of a five-year-old reading this and imagining what this family is going through made me physically ill. Unimaginable evil is being perpetrated before our eyes and with our tax dollars.
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
As the mom of a five-year-old reading this and imagining what this family is going through made me physically ill. Unimaginable evil is being perpetrated before our eyes and with our tax dollars.
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Asked Jesper Sørensen today how whether he’s anxious about Thomas Müller’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup final.
Whitecaps coach feels his team’s fitness as whole is ‘on a positive trajectory.’
Whitecaps coach feels his team’s fitness as whole is ‘on a positive trajectory.’
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Asked Jesper Sørensen today how whether he’s anxious about Thomas Müller’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup final.
Whitecaps coach feels his team’s fitness as whole is ‘on a positive trajectory.’
Whitecaps coach feels his team’s fitness as whole is ‘on a positive trajectory.’
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Scott Wedgewood is in the starter’s net for optional morning skate ahead of tonight’s tilt versus the Canucks.
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Scott Wedgewood is in the starter’s net for optional morning skate ahead of tonight’s tilt versus the Canucks.
Whitecaps say they’ve already sold 12k tickets to Saturday’s watch party at BC Place.
For comparison: capacity at Chase Stadium in Ft Lauderdale is 21,500
For comparison: capacity at Chase Stadium in Ft Lauderdale is 21,500
December 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Whitecaps say they’ve already sold 12k tickets to Saturday’s watch party at BC Place.
For comparison: capacity at Chase Stadium in Ft Lauderdale is 21,500
For comparison: capacity at Chase Stadium in Ft Lauderdale is 21,500
Two ex-Canucks and a guy who stars in an all-time Canucks highlight
Random Czech hockey news:
Jiri Slegr tells me he is buying hometown HC Litvinov, along with ex-teammates Robert Reichel, Martin Rucinsky and Robert Kysela, after main sponsor Orlen pulled out.
Similar to what Jagr (Kladno) and Straka (Plzen) did to save their hometown clubs.
Jiri Slegr tells me he is buying hometown HC Litvinov, along with ex-teammates Robert Reichel, Martin Rucinsky and Robert Kysela, after main sponsor Orlen pulled out.
Similar to what Jagr (Kladno) and Straka (Plzen) did to save their hometown clubs.
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Two ex-Canucks and a guy who stars in an all-time Canucks highlight
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Trump went golfing with Wayne Gretzky today. That's FOX host Brett Baier on the right. Trump posted this on his Truth Social account.
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Trump went golfing with Wayne Gretzky today. That's FOX host Brett Baier on the right. Trump posted this on his Truth Social account.
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#Canucks this year and last year after 26 games:
2024-25: 32 points, 14 wins, 11 regulation wins
2025-26: 23 points, 10 wins, 6 regulation wins
2024-25: 32 points, 14 wins, 11 regulation wins
2025-26: 23 points, 10 wins, 6 regulation wins
November 30, 2025 at 6:48 AM
#Canucks this year and last year after 26 games:
2024-25: 32 points, 14 wins, 11 regulation wins
2025-26: 23 points, 10 wins, 6 regulation wins
2024-25: 32 points, 14 wins, 11 regulation wins
2025-26: 23 points, 10 wins, 6 regulation wins
‘Why are the Canucks in the mud?’
The Canucks centres, apart from Elias Pettersson, have played a combined 72 games while scoring 9g 8a 17p.
Max Sasson is the second highest scoring centre on the team with 7 points. Raty is right behind him with 6 points.
The 2nd line centre spot has 1 assist on the season.
Max Sasson is the second highest scoring centre on the team with 7 points. Raty is right behind him with 6 points.
The 2nd line centre spot has 1 assist on the season.
November 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
‘Why are the Canucks in the mud?’
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Can confirm tickets for the final in Miami are now on sale for season ticket holders. Max 4. Seats are up high as in the corner. CAD$250 each (approx). #Whitecaps
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Can confirm tickets for the final in Miami are now on sale for season ticket holders. Max 4. Seats are up high as in the corner. CAD$250 each (approx). #Whitecaps
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Thomas Müller fully embracing the Johnny Canuck look. “It’s true! I look like a hockey player.”
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Thomas Müller fully embracing the Johnny Canuck look. “It’s true! I look like a hockey player.”
I assume Hugo Lloris has thoughts about the natural grass pitch at Snapdragon as well
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I assume Hugo Lloris has thoughts about the natural grass pitch at Snapdragon as well
Remarkable first half for the Whitecaps, who are 45 minutes from a trip to Miami.
Jesper Sorensen tells Apple TV they need to score again. That’s how they’ll win.
Sat back vs LA FC last week and nearly blew it.
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Jesper Sorensen tells Apple TV they need to score again. That’s how they’ll win.
Sat back vs LA FC last week and nearly blew it.
theprovince.com/sports/vanco...
Whitecaps vs San Diego FC Live: Vancouver roars out to 3-0 halftime lead
Follow this story for the latest score from San Diego, where the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to earn their ticket to the MLS finals.
theprovince.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Remarkable first half for the Whitecaps, who are 45 minutes from a trip to Miami.
Jesper Sorensen tells Apple TV they need to score again. That’s how they’ll win.
Sat back vs LA FC last week and nearly blew it.
theprovince.com/sports/vanco...
Jesper Sorensen tells Apple TV they need to score again. That’s how they’ll win.
Sat back vs LA FC last week and nearly blew it.
theprovince.com/sports/vanco...
Miami up 3-1 on NYC FC with 20+ minutes to play.
Sure looks like they’ll host MLS Cup
Sure looks like they’ll host MLS Cup
November 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Miami up 3-1 on NYC FC with 20+ minutes to play.
Sure looks like they’ll host MLS Cup
Sure looks like they’ll host MLS Cup