National writer for @TheAthleticNHL. Co-host @CanucksConvo show | IG: harmandayal_ | Contact: hdayal2000(at)https://xitter.cf/t.co/PTgfpimxaw
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What’s it like when an NHL player gets sent down?
From living in a hotel and eating out “every night,” to the 10x salary cut and the “weird dynamic” of competing with your teammates for a call-up, 11 players open up about the human experience:
theathletic.com/4106315/2023…
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New teams, new expectations, and some very different starts to the NHL season.
@harmandayal2 breaks down how six notable offseason acquisitions are settling into their new homes: nyti.ms/4zECYTx
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contract grades with @harmandayal2 on Alex DeBrincat's seven year extension with the Red Wings nytimes.com/athletic/7688387…
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this whole piece is excellent and so relatable. please take the time to read this.
Please Stop Asking Men What Women Think About Hockey
“Why ask me about the penalty kill when you already know who I am? I'm the girl in the pink jersey. I'm here for the cute boys.”
puckitweball.blog/2026/10/07…
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Very excited to be writing on leadership for The Athletic and Peak. Wanted to dive in to culture building and how to make a place a destination organization. So reached out to Bill Zito, who has done exactly that in Florida:
nytimes.com/athletic/7665643…
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‘We can’t waste years’: Quinn Hughes question hangs over everything as Wild enter pivotal season
🚨by @JoeSmithNHL and me🚨
Free to read
nytimes.com/athletic/7646837…
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Could we see an October #LGRW surprise?
How Detroit's stalemate with Edvinsson makes them vulnerable to a unique type of offer sheet. (via former AGM @stevewerier )
puckpedia.com/news/october-s…
A little personal news to start the season: I’ve been promoted to national writer for @TheAthleticNHL.
I’m very grateful for the opportunity. I’ll still be keeping a close eye on the Canucks, but I’m excited to keep expanding my league-wide coverage
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Here is your cap-compliant #Canucks 2026-27 #NHL opening night roster:
13F, 8D, 2G | Projected Cap Space: $15.9M
Projected Deadline Cap Space: $73.5M
Dead Cap Charges: $6.29M OEL Buyout, Myers Retained, Thompson SOIR
More Team Rosters👇
puckpedia.com/news/every-nhl…
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NEW: Arizona State men’s hockey players ask school to put coach Greg Powers on leave
Story w/ @kilgore and @nathanfenno
nytimes.com/athletic/7641141…
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New PDOcast with @harmandayal2:
We did a two-parter to kick off opening week of the NHL regular season
Our Watchability Rankings!
Notes on each team, and what we’re looking forward to seeing to start the year
open.spotify.com/episode/4XL…
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Edmonton Oilers 2026-27 Season Preview
with @seangentille + @harmandayal2
The Oilers invested a lot in this season, but at what cost? It’s Stanley Cup or bust.
nytimes.com/athletic/7627510…
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The #Canucks have waived goaltender Nikita Tolopilo, and just Nikita Tolopilo.
Means that Guillaume Brisebois and Arshdeep Bains have made the opening day roster. Very cool for those gentlemen.
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NEW: How the NHL's players took control of their careers — and their league.
My story on the ultimate power play, and what it all means:
nytimes.com/athletic/7620755…
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Katie Strang, the absolute best at what she does in sports journalism and a great human as well.
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NEW for @TheAthletic from the Board of Governors meeting in NYC, Senators owner Michael Andlauer looking back on the Brady Tkachuk trade and the important message Drake Batherson’s signing sends in the wake of how the off-season began (free to read) ⤵️
nytimes.com/athletic/7620794…
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What I’m hearing about the #Canucks’ vibe shift and their waiver wire plans.
- Brock Boeser on the lack of “ego” around this group
- Brendan Gallgher’s motivation
- Ryan Johnson on the coming “rush” on the waiver wire
Unlocked for all to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7618186…
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The dynamic trio of @shaynagoldman_, @domluszczyszyn and @harmandayal2 are previewing every NHL team, with their model projecting 92 points for #NYR. That ranks 18th in the league and gives them a 41% chance at the playoffs.
Their full analysis is here 👉🏻 nytimes.com/athletic/7607561…
