smombat
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Leafs fan. Tauiwi in Aotearoa. Trans rights are human rights. She/they. 🍉 🏳️🌈 🏒 🎧📚🇮🇪 🇳🇿
This was maybe my favourite LFR this year after a loss. No screaming. Just a sweet story about receiving condolences after losing his dog and actual suggestions about where the team might go from here, who should stay, and who might need to go.
LFR19 - Game 52 - Tree - Avalanche 4, Maple Leafs 1 youtu.be/LhYj0VvaOII?...
LFR19 - Game 52 - Tree - Avalanche 4, Maple Leafs 1
YouTube video by SteveDangle
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January 26, 2026 at 5:28 AM
This was maybe my favourite LFR this year after a loss. No screaming. Just a sweet story about receiving condolences after losing his dog and actual suggestions about where the team might go from here, who should stay, and who might need to go.
If Willy giving the finger to a broadcast TV camera is taken more seriously by the NHL than, oh, I don’t know, headshots or spears or all of the off ice shit players have pulled, well… I won’t be at all surprised. But I will be annoyed about it.
Report: NHL looking into William Nylander giving middle finger to broadcast camera during Sunday’s game
Report: NHL looking into William Nylander giving middle finger to broadcast camera during Sunday’s game
A seemingly harmless gesture has now turned into a potential matter of supplementary discipline. Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander gave the middle finger to a TSN broadcast camera during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Nylander was sitting in the press box among the rest of the Leafs’ injured players and scratches. Toronto was…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:24 AM
If Willy giving the finger to a broadcast TV camera is taken more seriously by the NHL than, oh, I don’t know, headshots or spears or all of the off ice shit players have pulled, well… I won’t be at all surprised. But I will be annoyed about it.
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Need less ‘the call to heroism has inspired me to be who i was always meant to be!” narratives and more “this fucking sucks and I don’t want to be here but someone has to do it and goddamnit it looks like that’s me” narratives imo.
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Need less ‘the call to heroism has inspired me to be who i was always meant to be!” narratives and more “this fucking sucks and I don’t want to be here but someone has to do it and goddamnit it looks like that’s me” narratives imo.
Is today’s anxiety brought on by:
A) The world
B) Perimenopausal cramps that could level a bear
C) The Leafs doing… that
D) Yes.
A) The world
B) Perimenopausal cramps that could level a bear
C) The Leafs doing… that
D) Yes.
January 25, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Is today’s anxiety brought on by:
A) The world
B) Perimenopausal cramps that could level a bear
C) The Leafs doing… that
D) Yes.
A) The world
B) Perimenopausal cramps that could level a bear
C) The Leafs doing… that
D) Yes.
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If you're interested to hear about what's happening in Iran (and I hope you are) take a listen to this episode.
January 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM
If you're interested to hear about what's happening in Iran (and I hope you are) take a listen to this episode.
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Nuremberg trials for ICE is the moderate position
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Nuremberg trials for ICE is the moderate position
This seems like an insanely good stat.
I am quite enjoying the Penaissance this season.
I am quite enjoying the Penaissance this season.
The /penguins' record in games where both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin score:
117-10-7
117-10-7
January 23, 2026 at 6:32 AM
This seems like an insanely good stat.
I am quite enjoying the Penaissance this season.
I am quite enjoying the Penaissance this season.
What, and I cannot stress this enough, the actual fuck?
When RFK meddled in Sāmoa in 2019, 83 people died in the measles outbreak. 83.
He and the rest of his ghouls are getting people killed, they have been getting people killed, and they will get people killed.
When RFK meddled in Sāmoa in 2019, 83 people died in the measles outbreak. 83.
He and the rest of his ghouls are getting people killed, they have been getting people killed, and they will get people killed.
RFK Jr. appointee Kirk Milhoan has just clearly stated, out loud, that he wants to experiment on the people of the United States by seeing what happens as vaccination coverage plummets and infectious diseases spread.
January 22, 2026 at 11:54 PM
What, and I cannot stress this enough, the actual fuck?
When RFK meddled in Sāmoa in 2019, 83 people died in the measles outbreak. 83.
He and the rest of his ghouls are getting people killed, they have been getting people killed, and they will get people killed.
When RFK meddled in Sāmoa in 2019, 83 people died in the measles outbreak. 83.
He and the rest of his ghouls are getting people killed, they have been getting people killed, and they will get people killed.
This is awesome!! Go Steve!! And now I have heaps more books to add to my lists. (Which are already so freaking long.)
January 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM
This is awesome!! Go Steve!! And now I have heaps more books to add to my lists. (Which are already so freaking long.)
Yeah, there’s so much shit in the world it’s hard to comprehend.
But there are also kākāpō.
Thanks to the rimu mast (and the efforts of Andrew and all the DOC folks), it looks like there’ll be a bunch of wee chicks joining the whānau this year. And that is a comforting thought.
But there are also kākāpō.
Thanks to the rimu mast (and the efforts of Andrew and all the DOC folks), it looks like there’ll be a bunch of wee chicks joining the whānau this year. And that is a comforting thought.
Three #kakapo nests found on Anchor Island today! Here’s Waikawa, on two eggs. #conservation #birds #parrots
January 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Yeah, there’s so much shit in the world it’s hard to comprehend.
But there are also kākāpō.
Thanks to the rimu mast (and the efforts of Andrew and all the DOC folks), it looks like there’ll be a bunch of wee chicks joining the whānau this year. And that is a comforting thought.
But there are also kākāpō.
Thanks to the rimu mast (and the efforts of Andrew and all the DOC folks), it looks like there’ll be a bunch of wee chicks joining the whānau this year. And that is a comforting thought.
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Really appreciate the raw honesty here from Ullmark about his mental health struggles. I hate that the rumors forced him to open up about it, but I think the NHL is better off the more its players normalize talking about and supporting men’s mental health.
www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/...
www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/...
Ullmark discusses absence from Sens, mental health and erroneous rumours
For the first time since taking a leave of absence from the Ottawa Senators, Linus Ullmark talks to TSN's Claire Hanna about his situation.
www.tsn.ca
January 20, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Really appreciate the raw honesty here from Ullmark about his mental health struggles. I hate that the rumors forced him to open up about it, but I think the NHL is better off the more its players normalize talking about and supporting men’s mental health.
www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/...
www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/...
Fuck the Sens. Cashing in on Heated Rivalry jersey sales while playing one of the guys who got Pride jerseys banned in their net is a bold fucking move.
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Fuck the Sens. Cashing in on Heated Rivalry jersey sales while playing one of the guys who got Pride jerseys banned in their net is a bold fucking move.
Well. I’m off to therapy. (Disclaimer: previously scheduled, not game related. But good timing nonetheless.)
January 20, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Well. I’m off to therapy. (Disclaimer: previously scheduled, not game related. But good timing nonetheless.)
Switching to the Sharks game for intermission. Go Sharks, go.
January 20, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Switching to the Sharks game for intermission. Go Sharks, go.
JT.
Fuck yes. PP goal is the best revenge.
Fuck yes. PP goal is the best revenge.
January 20, 2026 at 1:21 AM
JT.
Fuck yes. PP goal is the best revenge.
Fuck yes. PP goal is the best revenge.
Wow. What did JT do to this guy??
January 20, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Wow. What did JT do to this guy??
Make this 4-min powerplay count, please. Thanks to JT for bleeding, I guess 🤷♀️
January 20, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Make this 4-min powerplay count, please. Thanks to JT for bleeding, I guess 🤷♀️
Bullshit penalty and the Wild score.
Ugh.
Ugh.
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Bullshit penalty and the Wild score.
Ugh.
Ugh.
10/10, no notes.
Desharnais says hello to Matthew Tkachuk again. The two had acquainted in an earlier scrum.
#TheFutureIsTeal 0, #TimeToHunt 0
#TheFutureIsTeal 0, #TimeToHunt 0
January 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM
10/10, no notes.
DOMI.
Wins it in overtime!!!
Guess that’s Matthews and Domi making up for the last OT 🤣
3 point night for Auston and a super necessary 3 points. Hell yeah.
Wins it in overtime!!!
Guess that’s Matthews and Domi making up for the last OT 🤣
3 point night for Auston and a super necessary 3 points. Hell yeah.
January 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM
DOMI.
Wins it in overtime!!!
Guess that’s Matthews and Domi making up for the last OT 🤣
3 point night for Auston and a super necessary 3 points. Hell yeah.
Wins it in overtime!!!
Guess that’s Matthews and Domi making up for the last OT 🤣
3 point night for Auston and a super necessary 3 points. Hell yeah.
BOBERT.
That’s his 50th right??
Wow, those Go Leafs Go chants are LOUD.
That’s his 50th right??
Wow, those Go Leafs Go chants are LOUD.
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 AM
BOBERT.
That’s his 50th right??
Wow, those Go Leafs Go chants are LOUD.
That’s his 50th right??
Wow, those Go Leafs Go chants are LOUD.
OEL.
What a shot! Also, what a play by Nicky Bobby. Within 1 again.
What a shot! Also, what a play by Nicky Bobby. Within 1 again.
January 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
OEL.
What a shot! Also, what a play by Nicky Bobby. Within 1 again.
What a shot! Also, what a play by Nicky Bobby. Within 1 again.
AUSTON.
Back to a one goal game. And the Leafs are now getting a PP. Okay. Let’s go.
Back to a one goal game. And the Leafs are now getting a PP. Okay. Let’s go.
January 18, 2026 at 1:28 AM
AUSTON.
Back to a one goal game. And the Leafs are now getting a PP. Okay. Let’s go.
Back to a one goal game. And the Leafs are now getting a PP. Okay. Let’s go.
Except it’s karma spelled with a C
January 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Except it’s karma spelled with a C
Watching the Canes rack up PPGs against the Panthers in the third is too fucking delicious. Get ‘em.
And, oh look, as I’m typing this Ehlers gets a hattie.
I don’t relish being a hater. But there are certain teams and fucking assholes I’ll make an exception for.
And, oh look, as I’m typing this Ehlers gets a hattie.
I don’t relish being a hater. But there are certain teams and fucking assholes I’ll make an exception for.
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Watching the Canes rack up PPGs against the Panthers in the third is too fucking delicious. Get ‘em.
And, oh look, as I’m typing this Ehlers gets a hattie.
I don’t relish being a hater. But there are certain teams and fucking assholes I’ll make an exception for.
And, oh look, as I’m typing this Ehlers gets a hattie.
I don’t relish being a hater. But there are certain teams and fucking assholes I’ll make an exception for.