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Vincent Trocheck Is Reaping
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Barry Petchesky
May 8, 2024
NHL
The Leafs Are Not Enough
114
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Barry Petchesky
May 5, 2024
New Defector Merch For Your Baby
Finally, Defector merch for the baby who loves food. Designed by illustrator extraordinaire Hawk Krall, our new Chefector baby onesie is the perfect outfit for those little fans of various mush. And for the food-motivated adult, it's available on a regular T-shirt, too.
NHL
There’s Nothing Special About The Lightning Anymore
47
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Lauren Theisen
April 30, 2024
NHL
The Canucks Never Win That Game
57
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Barry Petchesky
April 29, 2024
NHL
This Puck Didn’t Go In
60
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Barry Petchesky
April 24, 2024
NHL
The Islanders Couldn’t Fake It For 60
24
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Lauren Theisen
April 23, 2024
NHL
Death, Taxes, And Mark Stone Coming Off Long-Term IR For The Playoffs
31
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Barry Petchesky
April 23, 2024
NHL
The Leafs Vanquished One Ghost, But They Have Many More To Go
108
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Ray Ratto
April 30, 2023
NHL
The Rangers Played Fast And Free
79
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Ray Ratto
June 2, 2022
NHL
A Guide To The Goalies Of The NHL Playoffs
126
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Lauren Theisen
May 2, 2022
NBA
Give Me Game 7 Or Go To Hell
51
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Ray Ratto
April 19, 2022
NBA
Defensive Heroics Made For A Wild Night In The NBA And NHL Playoffs
124
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Ray Ratto
June 20, 2021
Podcasts
A Hater’s Guide To Every Postseason, With Lauren Theisen And Albert Burneko
63
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David Roth
May 20, 2021
Media Meltdowns
The Art Of The Live Sports Broadcast Is In Danger
61
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Kelsey McKinney
September 30, 2020
NHL
The Lightning Were A Long Time Coming
66
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Barry Petchesky
September 29, 2020
NHL
The Stars Stay Alive With A Little Old-Guy Magic
31
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Barry Petchesky
September 27, 2020
NHL
The Dallas Stars Have Lurched Their Way Into The Stanley Cup Final
79
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Lauren Theisen
September 15, 2020