Sean McIndoe
@downgoesbrown.bsky.social
Sean McIndoe of The Athletic. Co-host of Puck Soup and The Athletic Hockey Show podcasts. "The Down Goes Brown History of the NHL": http://goo.gl/Z197VX. Elbows up.
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I'm looking for your submissions to nickname court:
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
I'm looking for your submissions to Nickname Court
An NHL and hockey humor blog. The Best Of Down Goes Brown is available in book stores now.
www.downgoesbrown.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I'm looking for your submissions to nickname court:
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
Red Light Newsletter:
- Patrick Kane makes history
- The Red Wings are playoff-bound
- Who's the best cap-era team to not win a Cup?
- Could you change goalies on the fly?
- Trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
- Patrick Kane makes history
- The Red Wings are playoff-bound
- Who's the best cap-era team to not win a Cup?
- Could you change goalies on the fly?
- Trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
The stars, slumps and stories shaping NHL’s road to the playoffs
Plus: Can teams change their goalies on the fly? The answer will amuse you.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Red Light Newsletter:
- Patrick Kane makes history
- The Red Wings are playoff-bound
- Who's the best cap-era team to not win a Cup?
- Could you change goalies on the fly?
- Trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
- Patrick Kane makes history
- The Red Wings are playoff-bound
- Who's the best cap-era team to not win a Cup?
- Could you change goalies on the fly?
- Trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
I'm looking for your submissions to nickname court:
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
I'm looking for your submissions to Nickname Court
An NHL and hockey humor blog. The Best Of Down Goes Brown is available in book stores now.
www.downgoesbrown.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I'm looking for your submissions to nickname court:
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
- Nicknames for players, lines, pairings, etc
- New ones that you've made up
- Or, existing ones that haven't really taken off yet
Submit your ideas here:
www.downgoesbrown.com/2025/07/im-l...
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Why did the NHL’s most valuable team eliminate a position designed to keep players healthy? www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Why did the Maple Leafs eliminate a job designed to keep players healthy?
Former director of sports science and performance Jeremy Bettle: "It’s absolutely why they have more injuries."
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January 29, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Why did the NHL’s most valuable team eliminate a position designed to keep players healthy? www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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New TAHS:
- The Maple Leafs are cooked and need to sell. Here is why.
- Why are people giving NJ good marks on that trade?
- SAAAAAAABRES
With @downgoesbrown.bsky.social and Frank Goes Corrado
POD: podfollow.com/1546282862/l...
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
- The Maple Leafs are cooked and need to sell. Here is why.
- Why are people giving NJ good marks on that trade?
- SAAAAAAABRES
With @downgoesbrown.bsky.social and Frank Goes Corrado
POD: podfollow.com/1546282862/l...
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:36 PM
New TAHS:
- The Maple Leafs are cooked and need to sell. Here is why.
- Why are people giving NJ good marks on that trade?
- SAAAAAAABRES
With @downgoesbrown.bsky.social and Frank Goes Corrado
POD: podfollow.com/1546282862/l...
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
- The Maple Leafs are cooked and need to sell. Here is why.
- Why are people giving NJ good marks on that trade?
- SAAAAAAABRES
With @downgoesbrown.bsky.social and Frank Goes Corrado
POD: podfollow.com/1546282862/l...
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
On today's The Athletic Hockey Show podcast...
I get into why the Leafs don't just need to sell, they need to do something they've barely ever done at all in the last decade: Make tough decisions instead of just taking the path of least resistance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
I get into why the Leafs don't just need to sell, they need to do something they've barely ever done at all in the last decade: Make tough decisions instead of just taking the path of least resistance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
Why the Maple Leafs should sell on the season | Full Episode
YouTube video by The Athletic Hockey Show
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January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
On today's The Athletic Hockey Show podcast...
I get into why the Leafs don't just need to sell, they need to do something they've barely ever done at all in the last decade: Make tough decisions instead of just taking the path of least resistance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
I get into why the Leafs don't just need to sell, they need to do something they've barely ever done at all in the last decade: Make tough decisions instead of just taking the path of least resistance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3l...
Today's Red Light newsletter:
- A regulation-only look at the standings
- Remembering Sittler's 10-point night
- No dumb questions, trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
- A regulation-only look at the standings
- Remembering Sittler's 10-point night
- No dumb questions, trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
How the NHL standings would look without overtime points
Three-on-three overtime can be thrilling. It’s also fake. Here's how the league standings look if we ditch the gimmicks.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Today's Red Light newsletter:
- A regulation-only look at the standings
- Remembering Sittler's 10-point night
- No dumb questions, trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
- A regulation-only look at the standings
- Remembering Sittler's 10-point night
- No dumb questions, trivia and more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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Weekend rankings: I covered all the most important news from an ugly weekend in Toronto.
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
January 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Weekend rankings: I covered all the most important news from an ugly weekend in Toronto.
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Weekend rankings: I covered all the most important news from an ugly weekend in Toronto.
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
January 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Weekend rankings: I covered all the most important news from an ugly weekend in Toronto.
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Plus thoughts on the Sharks, the Penguins, and lots more.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
From yesterday: Welcome back, traitor. Remembering six of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Welcome back, traitor: Remembering 6 of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
Let’s remember six times an NHL star returned home to a reception that was closer to Mitch Marner's than Jonathan Toews'.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
From yesterday: Welcome back, traitor. Remembering six of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
So in the end we had a playoff atmosphere, and both the Leafs and Mitch Marner did nothing. Sounds about right.
January 24, 2026 at 3:17 AM
So in the end we had a playoff atmosphere, and both the Leafs and Mitch Marner did nothing. Sounds about right.
OK I realize this is the Marner game and we're all focused on that but good lord we can let Craig Berube wear a hat or something for a few days, right?
January 24, 2026 at 12:20 AM
OK I realize this is the Marner game and we're all focused on that but good lord we can let Craig Berube wear a hat or something for a few days, right?
The most Mitch Marner result possible tonight would have been for him to get a lengthy standing ovation, only for "people close to him" to convince him it wasn't enough.
January 24, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The most Mitch Marner result possible tonight would have been for him to get a lengthy standing ovation, only for "people close to him" to convince him it wasn't enough.
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New post: Welcome back, traitor. Remembering xix of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Welcome back, traitor: Remembering 6 of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
Let’s remember six times an NHL star returned home to a reception that was closer to Mitch Marner's than Jonathan Toews'.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
New post: Welcome back, traitor. Remembering xix of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
New post: Welcome back, traitor. Remembering xix of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Welcome back, traitor: Remembering 6 of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
Let’s remember six times an NHL star returned home to a reception that was closer to Mitch Marner's than Jonathan Toews'.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
New post: Welcome back, traitor. Remembering xix of the ugliest receptions for returning NHL stars
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
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A new podcast with @downgoesbrown.bsky.social on the Leafs, their injury woes and the Marner homecoming tomorrow
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The Leaf Report: Toronto braces for the return of Mitch Marner
It's safe to say that the Maple Leafs most recent hot streak is a thing of the past. James welcomes Sean McIndoe to discuss the Leafs latest tailspin with home ice losses to Minnesota and Detroit, ...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A new podcast with @downgoesbrown.bsky.social on the Leafs, their injury woes and the Marner homecoming tomorrow
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New post: Which goalie can build the best all-time roster of players who scored their first NHL goal against him?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
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Which NHL goalie can build the best roster of players who scored their first goal on him?
Most NHL players do score their first goals against a manned net. But which goalie has the most potent lineup of first goals allowed?
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January 21, 2026 at 2:25 PM
New post: Which goalie can build the best all-time roster of players who scored their first NHL goal against him?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
New post: Which goalie can build the best all-time roster of players who scored their first NHL goal against him?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Which NHL goalie can build the best roster of players who scored their first goal on him?
Most NHL players do score their first goals against a manned net. But which goalie has the most potent lineup of first goals allowed?
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:25 PM
New post: Which goalie can build the best all-time roster of players who scored their first NHL goal against him?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
In today's Red Lights newsletter:
- Goalie fight!
- My five most intriguing trade names
- A deep dive on the Knights
- The world's most depressing trivia question
- And more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
- Goalie fight!
- My five most intriguing trade names
- A deep dive on the Knights
- The world's most depressing trivia question
- And more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
From goalie scraps to trade maps, the NHL’s silly season has arrived
With the Olympics looming, action is heating up with trades, separation in the standings and, yes, goalies dropping the gloves.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In today's Red Lights newsletter:
- Goalie fight!
- My five most intriguing trade names
- A deep dive on the Knights
- The world's most depressing trivia question
- And more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
- Goalie fight!
- My five most intriguing trade names
- A deep dive on the Knights
- The world's most depressing trivia question
- And more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
I believe Nedeljkovic joins Hextall, Billy Smith and Mike Smith as lifetime Gordie goalies.
@downgoesbrown.bsky.social I have to ask - has any NHL goalie had the career Gordie Howe hat trick all at the NHL level?
January 20, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I believe Nedeljkovic joins Hextall, Billy Smith and Mike Smith as lifetime Gordie goalies.
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Weekend rankings: Thoughts on the Bruins, the Flyers, and a sternly worded letter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
January 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Weekend rankings: Thoughts on the Bruins, the Flyers, and a sternly worded letter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Weekend rankings: Thoughts on the Bruins, the Flyers, and a sternly worded letter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
January 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Weekend rankings: Thoughts on the Bruins, the Flyers, and a sternly worded letter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Ah ha ha ha... sports.
January 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Ah ha ha ha... sports.
I’m not even a Bills fan and I feel sick.
January 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
I’m not even a Bills fan and I feel sick.
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New post: Celebrate the return of Rick Bowness by seeing how well you know your recycled NHL coaches. It's the "Who Didn't He Coach For?" quz.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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Celebrate recycled NHL coaches by taking our ‘Who Didn’t He Coach For?’ quiz
NHL teams certainly like their familiar faces behind the bench. But do you know where these longtime bench bosses didn't coach?
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January 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
New post: Celebrate the return of Rick Bowness by seeing how well you know your recycled NHL coaches. It's the "Who Didn't He Coach For?" quz.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...