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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

Defector's 5th Birthday Party Is On Sept. 10 In Brooklyn

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Birthday party 2025

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Lauren Theisen

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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Senators Week

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

Chris Chelios

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

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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.

Viktor Arvidsson and Roman Josi celebrate after a goal

Tampa Bay Lightning v Nashville Predators

The Predators Are Winning Like Crazy Just To Tread Water

Buffalo Sabres v Washington Capitals

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

Edmonton Oilers v Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens Aren’t Thinking About Next Year

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Ray Ratto

The New York Rangers celebrate an empty net goal by Kaapo Kakko #24 against the Buffalo Sabres as Colin Miller #33 skates past the net at Madison Square Garden on March 22, 2021 in New York City.

Buffalo Sabres v New York Rangers

As Terrible As They Are, The Buffalo Sabres Are Not The Worst Team In NHL History

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NHL Quickly Distances Itself From Referee Shenanigans

Mika Zibanejad #93 and Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers

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The Rangers, Without Their Coaches, Whooped The Flyers’ Asses

New Jersey Devils v Washington Capitals

The Islanders Are Very Good, But They Don’t Have Alex Ovechkin

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Malfunctioning Horn Goes Off Every Minute, On The Minute, In Lightning–Red Wings

Marc Moser

Avs Announcer Marc Moser Is A Land Of Contrasts

Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders

So We’re Doing This Islanders Thing Again, Huh?

Left: Tom Wilson working out. Right: Tom Wilson boarding Brandon Carlo

Tom Wilson

R.I.P. Tom Wilson The Himbo. Long Live Tom Wilson The Goon.

Calgary Flames v Florida Panthers

The Ottawa Senators Have Drop-Kicked Yet Another Adversary Straight Into Hell

Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators takes down Artturi Lehkonen #62 of the Montreal Canadiens

Ottawa Senators v Montreal Canadiens

Even In Defeat, The Ottawa Senators’ Rampage Continues

David Rittich of the Calgary Flames allows a goal

Calgary Flames v Ottawa Senators

The Flames’ Nerves Have Been Shattered By The Superior Mental Strength Of The Ottawa Senators

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