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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Barry Petchesky

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals goes after the puck against Adam Fox #23 and Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers in the second period at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals

NHLers Won’t Go To The Olympics Thanks To This Damn Omicron

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers watches as teammate Donald Parham #89 is assessed for injury in the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers

This Is What It Looks Like

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Chase Claypool Perhaps Loves His “Little First-Down Point” A Bit Too Much

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Giri Nathan

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Kelsey McKinney

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Defector Reads A Book

We Have Considered ‘Consider The Oyster’

of the New Jersey Devils of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on October 27, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona.

New Jersey Devils v Phoenix Coyotes

I’m Not Sure This Whole Coyotes Thing Is Going To Work

DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 12: Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr. speaks during a press conference announcing a partnership with the Players Alliance during the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

2021 Gatorade All-Star Workout Day

Let’s Be Very Clear About What’s Going On Here

at Dodger Stadium on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers

Oh Hell Yes, Hall Of Fame Arguing Season Is Here

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: Brendan Lemieux #48 of the Los Angeles Kings appeals to referee Kevin Pollock #33 for a penalty during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes v Los Angeles Kings

Biting Runs In The Lemieux Family, I Guess

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett of the New York Giants on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys

Giants Fire Guy Who Called This Masterpiece

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Victor Olofsson #71 and Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres react to the loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2021 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v New York Rangers

Oh No, The Sabres Lost On A Buzzer-Beater

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 16: Ryan Suter #20 of the Dallas Stars celebrates with Riley Tufte #27 of the Dallas Stars after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period at American Airlines Center on November 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings v Dallas Stars

Rick Bowness Was Extremely Rude To Scratch Riley Tufte In His Hometown

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 14: Mike White #5 of the New York Jets is hit by Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills and results in an incomplete pass at MetLife Stadium on November 14, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills v New York Jets

You Fools, This Will Only Make Mike White Stronger

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Let’s Waive Shifgrethor And Have An Honest Chat About ‘The Left Hand Of Darkness’

during the 2014 NHL Awards at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on June 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2014 NHL Awards – Inside

The NHL Couldn’t Live In The Past Forever

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lumen Field on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Returns To Action, Cornily

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 26: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres before the game against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center on January 26 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Buffalo Sabres

Good Morning, Jack Eichel Is A Golden Knight

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 31: Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros reacts after a pinch-hit single against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

World Series – Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros – Game Five

A Fond Farewell And Good Riddance To Pitchers Hitting. You Were Abominable. I’ll Miss You.

during the 2018 NHL Awards nominee media availability at the Encore Las Vegas on June 19, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2018 NHL Awards ¬ñ Nominee Media Availability

Kevin Cheveldayoff Played Dumb And The NHL Bought It

during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.

2017 NHL Draft – Round One

The Blackhawks Were Rotten All The Way Through

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Defector At The Movies

This ‘Dune’ Has No Ideas

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 24: Erik Gustafsson #56 of the Chicago Blackhawks falls after getting his stick caught around Pius Suter #24 of the Detroit Red Wings at United Center on October 24, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings v Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks Have Earned This Dive Into The Toilet

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 20: Nassir Little #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center on October 20, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers

Shoe Steals Ball, Nearly Steals Game

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers skates against William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Artemi Panarin; William Nylander

New York Rangers v Toronto Maple Leafs

Watch This Overtime

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 27: Evander Kane #9 of the San Jose Sharks warms up during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 27, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 4-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v Arizona Coyotes

Defector Up All Night

Evander Kane Suspended 21 Games For, Uh, Something

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Hendrix Lapierre #29 of the Washington Capitals (L) celebrates his first career NHL goal with teammate T.J. Oshie #77 against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Hendrix Lapierre Was Just So Happy