Played NCAA, AHL, ECHL, video coach in AHL. NHL Analyst at Sportsnet. Author at Penguin. Substack "Long Shadows" at https://xitter.cf/t.co/An7vo3Mt8J. Feed the good wolf.
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Life's not too different. If you put in an honest effort and take care of those closest to you, you'll be rewarded.
With all that in mind, I'm pumped to share:
🚨Introducing Darryl Sutter's "The Code of the West - Lessons From the Ranch and the Rink"🚨
Through five mins the Canucks look like the best team in the league? (Please do not revisit this later.)
Watching this guy and Devin Cooley both do multiple interviews in the same week is some kind of whiplash
"Whatever happens today won't change how I feel about this place and how grateful I am for the six and a half years that I had here."
Quinn Hughes spoke with @sportsnetmurph ahead of his return to Vancouver.
Just wanted to say thanks for both the support, and the patience with the self-promotion. "The Code of the West" is number one in sales (in sports) on Amazon, and number four across all books in the country according to the Globe & Mail. Officially get the "bestseller" tag 👍
New for @Sportsnet:
Why NHL save percentages continue to decline:
sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/why…
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A Detailed Look 🔎 📰
A key piece in today’s Connor Hellebuyck trade package, Alexander Command provides the @NHLJets with another high-character building block for the future.
The 6’1” Center has been a Swiss Army knife for @orebrohockey’s U20 club, deployed in all situations. The forward sits in the top-20 for +\- and avg TOI amongst U20 Nationell forwards and sits 3rd league-wide with 2.0 ppg. Additionally, boasts a 66% FO win rate and 53% puck battle win rate through 12 games split between the SHL & U20 levels.
Command is a hyper-competitive player who excels and takes great pride in a top-six matchup role. His high-end skating, reliable two-way play, and relentless forechecking has turned Command into a buttoned up prospect that projects well for an NHL playoffs brand of hockey.
For detailed reports & video breakdowns on Command and other developing prospects, visit our partners at @PuckPedia
Many thanks to our partners at @hudl_hockey for powering our video & analysis process.
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NHL save percentages have fallen to historic lows despite goaltenders becoming bigger, faster and more technically advanced.
@jtbourne dives into the numbers to look at what is leading to the decline. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/why…
They have arrived! Sutter’s “The Code of the West.” Some of the best stuff is in simple concepts like “truth hurts, truth helps.” Talks about trying to guide an early, passionate Jarome Iginla (with truth!), dressing rooms and culture, and family. indigo.ca/products/the-code-…
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Last night before Matthews created a power play goal from the goal line to open the scoring, I talked about where it is on the PP he's actually dangerous for them, and how they can best use him (and McKenna!) to keep their PP success humming.
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Congrats to Brady Tkachuk for finally scoring a goal in a big game where the Sens got a win.
There's a first time for everything
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Through 11 games the Maple Leafs have already faced some adversity, some ups and downs, and the group is starting to come together. But what is this team going to be, exactly? @jtbourne shares his early thoughts on the 2026-27 Leafs. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ear…
Last night before Matthews created a power play goal from the goal line to open the scoring, I talked about where it is on the PP he's actually dangerous for them, and how they can best use him (and McKenna!) to keep their PP success humming.
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Larkin's new list by current Stanley Cup betting odds: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, T11th (excluded: Edmonton 4th, Montreal & Ottawa T11th)
Basically: "Whoever I have to do the least amount of work with, but also not Canada"
Dylan Larkin has given Detroit Red Wings 10 teams as trade options, but it may take a multi-team trade to leave everyone satisfied
freep.com/story/sports/nhl/r… via @freep
