Dan Robson
@danrobson.bsky.social
senior enterprise writer, The Athletic / author / RTA Sport Media instructor, drobson@theathletic.com
www.danrobsonstories.com
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A very nice review of Hammered in Policy Magazine, that gets right to the message of Dave Schultz’s new memoir about hockey, fighting, abuse and recovery.
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A very nice review of Hammered in Policy Magazine, that gets right to the message of Dave Schultz’s new memoir about hockey, fighting, abuse and recovery.
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
So many sad, tired eyes in Toronto coffee shops this morning.
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
So many sad, tired eyes in Toronto coffee shops this morning.
Let’s play ball…
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays live updates: How to watch World Series Game 1, start time, predictions and latest
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Let’s play ball…
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Reposted by Dan Robson
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Canada’s team, America’s stage: The Blue Jays carry a nation’s hope
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Canada’s team, America’s stage: The Blue Jays carry a nation’s hope
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Hammered: The Fight of My Life is out now.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hammered: The Fight of My Life is out now.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
John Schneider’s account of his exchange with Max Scherzer is so good.
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Inside the fiery, foul-mouthed mound visit that led Mad Max to a signature October moment
Blue Jays manager John Schneider stepped onto the field to pull Max Scherzer. The pitcher had other ideas.
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
John Schneider’s account of his exchange with Max Scherzer is so good.
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Fascinating piece by @richarddeitsch.bsky.social on how Fox broadcasters are getting a crash course on Canada — and how little exposure the Jays have had in the States.
NEW MEDIA COLUMN: Huge in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays get their TV spotlight with U.S. fans
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Huge in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays get their TV spotlight with U.S. fans
The Jays are making their U.S. debut on Fox this season during their playoff series with New York. The TV team is ready to make the intro.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Fascinating piece by @richarddeitsch.bsky.social on how Fox broadcasters are getting a crash course on Canada — and how little exposure the Jays have had in the States.
In Las Vegas, I spoke with Mitch Marner about fatherhood and new beginnings.
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Out of his hometown's spotlight, Mitch Marner embraces a new start in Las Vegas
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In Las Vegas, I spoke with Mitch Marner about fatherhood and new beginnings.
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
This is a remarkable, beautifully written story from @peterbaugh.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
For the Gaudreau family, a year of incomprehensible grief — and immeasurable strength
NHL star John Gaudreau and his brother, Matty, died on Aug. 29, 2024, after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding bicycles.
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is a remarkable, beautifully written story from @peterbaugh.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
The Crown has decided to not appeal the decision to acquit players in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Crown will not appeal decision in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Crown has decided to not appeal the decision to acquit players in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Bobby Webster, once a wunderkind GM, now runs the Raptors.
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
Searching for Bobby Webster: The untold story of how one of the NBA’s youngest GMs helped the Toronto Raptors win a title
If Masai Ujiri is the ship captain, Webster is the Raptors navigator.
www.nytimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Bobby Webster, once a wunderkind GM, now runs the Raptors.
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
‘I’m sitting behind the bench’: Inside sports’ escalating stalking problem
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
‘I’m sitting behind the bench': Inside sports' escalating stalking problem
www.nytimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
‘I’m sitting behind the bench’: Inside sports’ escalating stalking problem
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
A disturbing, irresponsible and shameful action by the City of Brampton.
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
Brampton threatens legal action against church and community outreach program
City cites public safety concerns at Grace United Church and Regeneration Outreach. Leaders say they weren’t warned and are already addressing issues.
www.bramptonguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A disturbing, irresponsible and shameful action by the City of Brampton.
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
In the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial five players were on trial and, to some degree, so too was the woman.
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
The Hockey Canada trial could have been a reckoning. It was something else
The eight-week trial proved challenging to manage, leading to two jury dismissals and eventually the judge-only decision.
www.nytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial five players were on trial and, to some degree, so too was the woman.
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Reposted by Dan Robson
On a new The Athletic Hockey Show, @danrobson.bsky.social and I discuss the Hockey Canada verdict and its ramifications:
pod.fo/e/301e29
pod.fo/e/301e29
The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Hockey Canada players found not guilty in sexual assault case
Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault case that concluded today in London, Ontario and give their reaction to the not guilty verdicts for the five former players, Mic...
pod.fo
July 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
On a new The Athletic Hockey Show, @danrobson.bsky.social and I discuss the Hockey Canada verdict and its ramifications:
pod.fo/e/301e29
pod.fo/e/301e29
Here is @haileysalvian.bsky.social and @seangentille.bsky.social reporting from the courthouse in London today.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651... All 5 players found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651... All 5 players found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
All 5 players found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
Judge says she didn't find the evidence in the Crown's case "credible or reliable" in announcing the verdicts.
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Here is @haileysalvian.bsky.social and @seangentille.bsky.social reporting from the courthouse in London today.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651... All 5 players found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651... All 5 players found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
I spoke with @marklazerus.bsky.social about the outcome of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial on the @TheAthleticNHL Hockey Show.
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Hockey Canada players found not guilty in sexual assault case
Podcast Episode · The Athletic Hockey Show · 2025-07-24 · 33m
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July 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I spoke with @marklazerus.bsky.social about the outcome of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial on the @TheAthleticNHL Hockey Show.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
In the end, what is the final message of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial?
It could have been a reckoning, but it was something else.
From Katie Strang and me —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
It could have been a reckoning, but it was something else.
From Katie Strang and me —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
The Hockey Canada trial could have been a reckoning. It was something else
The eight-week trial proved challenging to manage, leading to two jury dismissals and eventually the judge-only decision.
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
In the end, what is the final message of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial?
It could have been a reckoning, but it was something else.
From Katie Strang and me —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
It could have been a reckoning, but it was something else.
From Katie Strang and me —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
For updates on the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, follow @theathletic.com live blog.
@seangentille.bsky.social and @haileysalvian.bsky.social are at the courthouse in London.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
@seangentille.bsky.social and @haileysalvian.bsky.social are at the courthouse in London.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Hockey Canada trial live updates: Judge does not find complainant's evidence 'either credible or reliable'
Follow live coverage as the verdict is read in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial in London, Ontario
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
For updates on the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, follow @theathletic.com live blog.
@seangentille.bsky.social and @haileysalvian.bsky.social are at the courthouse in London.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
@seangentille.bsky.social and @haileysalvian.bsky.social are at the courthouse in London.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
This is an insightful, deeply-reported story from @bytimgraham.bsky.social on how anxieties over US - Canada tensions are being felt in the Buffalo sports market, where cross-border relations are essential.
“Regardless of the climate, we’re going into Toronto."
After decades of indifference and an uneasy PR dance, the Bills are ready to engage Toronto with earnest.
But with all the political rhetoric threatening and mocking Canada's sovereignty, are the vibes mutual?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...
After decades of indifference and an uneasy PR dance, the Bills are ready to engage Toronto with earnest.
But with all the political rhetoric threatening and mocking Canada's sovereignty, are the vibes mutual?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...
Can the NFL overcome Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric? The Bills are banking on it
For the Bills, growing their fan base and corporate foundation in Southern Ontario can keep them viable long after Josh Allen retires.
www.nytimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is an insightful, deeply-reported story from @bytimgraham.bsky.social on how anxieties over US - Canada tensions are being felt in the Buffalo sports market, where cross-border relations are essential.
Reposted by Dan Robson
Raptors confirm parting ways with Masai Ujiri in a statement. They say a search is underway for a new president, led by CAA Executive, and new contracts have agreed upon for many in Raps FO, including Bobby Webster
June 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Raptors confirm parting ways with Masai Ujiri in a statement. They say a search is underway for a new president, led by CAA Executive, and new contracts have agreed upon for many in Raps FO, including Bobby Webster
The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is over.
Legal liability requires the high bar of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
But in the measure of moral culpability there is less room for absolution.
With Katie Strang.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Legal liability requires the high bar of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
But in the measure of moral culpability there is less room for absolution.
With Katie Strang.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Legal decision for the ‘Hockey Canada 5’ won’t come for weeks, but judgment can be rendered
The stain from decisions made in that London, Ont., hotel room will echo for years after the legality of that night's activity is settled.
www.nytimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is over.
Legal liability requires the high bar of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
But in the measure of moral culpability there is less room for absolution.
With Katie Strang.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Legal liability requires the high bar of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
But in the measure of moral culpability there is less room for absolution.
With Katie Strang.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
At the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, the Crown says Michael McLeod told “outright lies” to portray E.M. as the aggressor — while defense attorneys say media and public interest has compromised the presumption of innocence.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...
Prosecutor calls Michael McLeod the architect of Hockey Canada sexual assault
www.nytimes.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
At the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, the Crown says Michael McLeod told “outright lies” to portray E.M. as the aggressor — while defense attorneys say media and public interest has compromised the presumption of innocence.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...