2020 sucked, but here are a few highlights...

I didn't write too much, but these were some of my favorites 🧵
I actually got to write about good players for a change, like Artemiy Panarin, Adam Fox, and Mika Zibanejad https://theathletic.com/1664335/2020/03/09/how-mika-zibanejads-five-goal-night-was-an-extension-of-his-season-so-far/
How Mika Zibanejad's five-goal night was an extension of his...

The center's incredible game versus Washington showcased all of the skills that have contributed to a career season in 2019-20.

https://theathletic.com/1664335/2020/03/09/how-mika-zibanejads-five-goal-night-was-an-extension-of-his-season-so-far/
I got to nerd out about the coaching carousel that we all love to talk shit about: https://theathletic.com/1547916/2020/01/20/nhl-coaching-carousel-which-hires-have-the-most-success/
NHL Coaching Carousel: Which hires have the most success?

A dive into where NHL coaches come from and which ones produce the best results.

https://theathletic.com/1547916/2020/01/20/nhl-coaching-carousel-which-hires-have-the-most-success/
I talked to analysts about how they integrate data-driven concepts in their commentary & the future of analytics in broadcasting 📊 https://theathletic.com/1814532/2020/06/16/the-future-of-hockey-broadcasting-is-making-analytics-mainstream/
The future of hockey broadcasting is making analytics...

Hockey is always evolving and the use of analytics by broadcasters seems to be the next step.

https://theathletic.com/1814532/2020/06/16/the-future-of-hockey-broadcasting-is-making-analytics-mainstream/
I spoke to NWHL coaches about how they deal with managing a shorter bench https://thecoachessite.com/nwhl-short-bench-women-hockey/
How coaches deal with a shorter bench in the NWHL

Women's hockey is filled with challenges, mainly stemming from a lack of resources. But on the ice, there's one more curveball: shorter benches.

https://thecoachessite.com/nwhl-short-bench-women-hockey/
I wrote about Henrik Lundqvist's Hall of Fame career by the numbers 🐐 https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2020/10/2/21495638/henrik-lundqvists-career-by-the-numbers
Henrik Lundqvist’s Career By the Numbers

Henrik Lundqvist’s career has been filled with milestones and markers that reflect his greatness. He leads the New York Rangers, an Original Six franchise with a history of over 90 years, in wins,...

https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2020/10/2/21495638/henrik-lundqvists-career-by-the-numbers
And! I got to team up with the brilliant @AlisonL & incredible @SaraCivian on the Good Willy Hunting series ( https://theathletic.com/1513426/2020/01/08/good-willing-hunting-part-3-justin-williams-path-back-to-carolina-the-money-the-production-and-the-fit/) that led to us starting the Too Many Men podcast🎙️
Good Willy Hunting Part 3: Justin Williams' return to...

How does Williams' contract fit within the structure of the team and where could the veteran land in Carolina's lineup?

https://theathletic.com/1513426/2020/01/08/good-willing-hunting-part-3-justin-williams-path-back-to-carolina-the-money-the-production-and-the-fit/
With the Too Many Men podcast, we raised $5,500 for COVID-19 related relief with a flip cup tournament in Claws for a Cause 🍻 https://twitter.com/2_much_man/status/1258412835916439558?s=20
Lastly, a non-writing highlight(ish), I crafted more than ever and started sewing masks that helped raise money for some important causes. ShFashionKid2001 would be proud.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/hayyyshayyy

It's been weird, 2020.
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