first of all, they like me so much

The latest public data shows 19 of 20 NHL players studied at the Boston University CTE Center, including Bobby Hull, Ralph Backstrom, Stan Mikita, Bob Probert, and Derek Boogaard have had CTE. Those diagnoses were reported in a December 2024 BU study that found the odds of developing CTE increased by 34% for each year of hockey played. Despite the research, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman still refuses to acknowledge the link between playing in the NHL and developing CTE. “The NHL can do better to protect its players’ safety,” said Anne Byers. “Athletes deserve to know what head injuries can do so they can make informed decisions about their bodies and work in an environment that supports their health first.” [May 28, 2026]

being a sports fan will have you saying shit like 'oh boy i hope my favorite millionaire's business negotiations go well today!'

it's summer which means i am constantly asking myself questions such as "who is on my hockey team" and "is that a good idea"

malkin patiently waited until it was made clear to hextall by signs & portents that his ass was grass if he didn’t give geno a contract

also find it hilarious that geno’s epic tantrum & sulk is now being described as “patient waiting.” guy who was blowing up the team group chat saying fare thee well my brothers for never again shall we meet in this lifetime. guy who had sully, tanger, and sid on a conference call so they could take turns lavishing him with praise and beggingggg him to stay. guy whose wife had to sit him down and be like zhenya be SO for real you’re going to move to a new city and have to learn a bunch of new guys’ names? at your big age? please