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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Defector

The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Lauren Theisen

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Senators Week

Tom Wilson Lightly Disciplined For Breaching Decorum, Much Like When The U.S. Senate Censured Francophobic Massachusetts Federalist Timothy Pickering

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David Roth

Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators checks Auston Matthews, much as he might check Ted Cruz

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Which U.S. Senator Would Most Thoroughly Be Obliterated By A Single Check From Brady Tkachuk?

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Sens Prolong Jets’ Woes With Thrilling, Tenacious 2-1 Win

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Drake Batherson #19 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre on January 15, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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How Could You Not Like The Drake?

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Barry Petchesky

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Mads Sogaard reacts after being selected 37th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2019 NHL Draft – Round 2-7

The Senators’ “Baby Giraffe” Could Be The Answer

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Ray Ratto

Mike Reilly #5 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Edmonton Oilers at Canadian Tire Centre on April 7, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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The Ottawa Senators Have Even Failed At Truly Sucking

Josh Norris #9 of the Ottawa Senators tries to break free from the check of Tanner Pearson #70 of the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at Rogers Arena on April 22, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada.

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Sens Rookie Josh Norris Tries To Bring “Competitiveness Every Game”

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Here’s Chris Chelios Fighting A Bunch Of Legends, Because Why Not

Washington Capitals v New York Islanders

Old Man Zdeno Chara Keeps Trying To Beat Up Matt Martin

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 15: Artem Anisimov #51 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 15, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Senators defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Artem Anisimov

Ottawa Senators v Toronto Maple Leafs

There Is Now Only One Thing I Want From This Weird NHL Season, And I Want It More Than Anything

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The Blue Jackets Have Broken Poor Elvis Merzlikins

Calgary Flames v Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens Made A Big Bet On Josh Anderson, And It’s Winning Them Games

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You Can Only Contain Connor McDavid For So Long

Philadelphia Flyers v Washington Capitals

I’ve Seen Anthony Mantha Do This Before, And You Won’t Like What Comes Next

Ottawa Senators v Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks Aren’t Ready For Their Comeback

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Albert Burneko

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues warms up before their game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on February 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Blues v San Jose Sharks

Media Meltdowns

Everyone Reading This Beat Writer’s Insanely Worded Tweet Understands It Completely. Or At Least Is Capable Of Understanding Written Language.

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Tampa Bay Lightning v Nashville Predators

The Predators Are Winning Like Crazy Just To Tread Water

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: David Rittich #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Rittich

Calgary Flames v Toronto Maple Leafs

David Rittich Forgot He Blue Himself

Buffalo Sabres v Washington Capitals

Oh God, Oh No, I’m Actually Feeling Optimistic About The Detroit Red Wings

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 16: Taylor Hall #4 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v New Jersey Devils

The Bruins Got Taylor Hall For A Song

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 7: Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammate Auston Matthews #34 for breaking the consecutive win record for a Leaf against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 7, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jack Campbell; Auston Matthews

Montreal Canadiens v Toronto Maple Leafs

Jack Campbell Can’t Lose

Edmonton Oilers v Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens Aren’t Thinking About Next Year

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Justin Ellis

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The NHL Has Made It Clear The COVID Outbreak On The Canucks Is Nothing To Worry About

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How’s Your Lipreading?

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Samer Kalaf

Nathan MacKinnon tosses Conor Garland's helmet back at his chest.

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Nathan MacKinnon Got Ejected For Bonking A Guy With His Own Helmet