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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Lauren Theisen

New York Islanders v Boston Bruins – Game Two

Sometimes The Puck Picks The Hero

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David Roth

Russell Westbrook contemplates the void, and The Distraction logo.

Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics – Play-In Tournament

Podcasts

A Hater’s Guide To Every Postseason, With Lauren Theisen And Albert Burneko

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by Nathan MacKinnon

St Louis Blues v Colorado Avalanche – Game Two

Can Anybody Handle The Almighty Avalanche?

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates during warm ups before the game against the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins v Washington Capitals – Game Two

This Isn’t Quite The Alex Ovechkin I Remember

Eugene Melnyk, cast here as Thurston Howell III in a remake of Gilligan's Island.

Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk Sues Yacht Captain After Nightmare Christmas Vomit Cruise

Montreal Canadiens v Toronto Maple Leafs

Start The Damn Playoffs Already!

<p><a href="http://www.ddavisla.com"><span style="font-weight: 400">David Davis </span></a>is the author of <i>Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans From World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation</i> and <i>Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku</i>. He lives in Los Angeles.</p>
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David Davis

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Hockey’s Cold War Was The Summit Of Two Photographers’ Careers

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Senators Week

Shane Pinto’s First Career Goal Highlights Sens’ Beatdown Of Habs

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Who Was Lady Byng, And What Was Her Deal?

TORONTO - OCTOBER 5: Goalie Dominik Hasek #39 of the Ottawa Senators readies for the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre October 5, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario.The Senators beat the Leafs 3-2 in the first ever official shootout in the history of the NHL.(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dominik Hasek

Senators v Leafs

When Dominik Hasek Was A Senator, Everything Went Wrong

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

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

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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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

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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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