Today was my last day with @PHNX_Sports - Can’t tell you how amazing the last year has been. Thanks to everyone for reading the newsletter - I appreciate everyone! https://t.co/rdovRKINI9

There’s not a whole lot in sports I had yet to see, but a US gold medal was one. With that one crossed off the list, I’d like to make a request: Cmon, Lions Super Bowl win!

Connor Hellebuyck should never have to pay for a meal in the US ever again. The USA is golden. What a day!

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🫣 HELLEBUYCK holding USA in this one in the 2nd

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Veggie sighting at the Olympic opening ceremonies 🥦

Arizona is a popular expansion destination among NHL players, according to the latest @TheAthleticNHL player poll 🌵

What I remember most from this day was Marty Walsh taking the ownership group to task. That, and a handful of reporters snickering with each other over the future of AZ hockey without realizing they were essentially mocking my job status right in front of me. 🫶@PHNX_Hockey

Dusted off the ‘ol writing chops - if you have a minute today, check out Regina’s story. Truly inspirational stuff. Looking forward to hopefully partnering with Goal Five for future blog posts, as well! https://t.co/UEPBJkVp7w

File this under things you love to see!

Hey Buffalo … or any other team … I happen to know a great writer/editor with years of experience! You’d never need to worry about anything like this again. Let me know if you’d like to chat with him - I can help coordinate. Always proof read, folks!

There’s me, and then there’s legends. Always surround yourself with legends.

Spotted in my son’s room. I have a few thoughts: 1) Love the creativity. 2) Gotta wonder what Hasek did to end up in the box. 3) That Belle Tire plush is going on 30 years old and the voicebox inside still works. Whatever battery is in there is next level.

Division winner or not, it’s pretty crazy Carolina has home field with an 8-9 record. Making all the difference in the world, too.

My 8-year-old insisted on wearing this to school today. Why? “Maybe I can help get the team back.” 🥺 A whole new generation wants the NHL back. Hockey belongs in the desert! CC: @NHLtoArizona @ThomasGalvin

The Valley needs this so desperately right now. This is awesome!

Sometimes the villains they are actually the heroes of the story. The Suns are the NBA’s version of the Suicide Squad. Put together as a rag tag group but turning out to be an elite squad.

Literal chants of “Toast the pop tart!” clap-clap-clapclapclap going through my house right now. The People’s national championship, indeed.

Things you love to see. Such a great person, too. Congrats, JJ!

Taylor Burke, son of original Coyotes owner Richard Burke, believes in Arizona as a hockey market.