Julian McKenzie
@jkamckenzie.bsky.social
the athletic (news, enterprise, senators)
host of the chris johnston show (SDPN)
I wrote a book on Black hockey players: https://www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-products-9781637278628.php?page_id=30&cid=806743
host of the chris johnston show (SDPN)
I wrote a book on Black hockey players: https://www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-products-9781637278628.php?page_id=30&cid=806743
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Julian McKenzie
@jkamckenzie.bsky.social
· May 22
I'm pleased to share the cover of my upcoming book, Black Aces! It features essential stories from some of hockey's most iconic and prominent Black figures. It'll be available for all on Feb. 3, 2026. But you can pre-order your copy now:
@triumphbooks.bsky.social
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ICYMI earlier this week our man @jkamckenzie.bsky.social was in studio to discuss his new book Black Aces, the process of putting it together, some of the stories within, the Sens, the Olympics and lots more.
Link to the pod and to buy the book below.
Link to the pod and to buy the book below.
February 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
ICYMI earlier this week our man @jkamckenzie.bsky.social was in studio to discuss his new book Black Aces, the process of putting it together, some of the stories within, the Sens, the Olympics and lots more.
Link to the pod and to buy the book below.
Link to the pod and to buy the book below.
Thank you, Paula Newton and @cnn.com for having me on to talk hockey ahead of the Olympics.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Thank you, Paula Newton and @cnn.com for having me on to talk hockey ahead of the Olympics.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/s...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/s...
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🚨 NEW #SDP! 🚨
The Rangers trade Artemi Panarin to the Kings! PLUS: The Leafs beat the Oilers, Matvei Michkov, Jack Hughes vs. Devils fans + @jkamckenzie.bsky.social joins the show!
Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tjb8Kg
The Rangers trade Artemi Panarin to the Kings! PLUS: The Leafs beat the Oilers, Matvei Michkov, Jack Hughes vs. Devils fans + @jkamckenzie.bsky.social joins the show!
Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tjb8Kg
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
🚨 NEW #SDP! 🚨
The Rangers trade Artemi Panarin to the Kings! PLUS: The Leafs beat the Oilers, Matvei Michkov, Jack Hughes vs. Devils fans + @jkamckenzie.bsky.social joins the show!
Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tjb8Kg
The Rangers trade Artemi Panarin to the Kings! PLUS: The Leafs beat the Oilers, Matvei Michkov, Jack Hughes vs. Devils fans + @jkamckenzie.bsky.social joins the show!
Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tjb8Kg
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When your friend @jkamckenzie.bsky.social writes a book, you preorder it from McNally Robinson and grin like an idiot about it.
Look forward to reading Black Aces!
Look forward to reading Black Aces!
February 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
When your friend @jkamckenzie.bsky.social writes a book, you preorder it from McNally Robinson and grin like an idiot about it.
Look forward to reading Black Aces!
Look forward to reading Black Aces!
If you’re in Toronto, this is tonight at the Blackhurst Cultural Centre!
If you want to buy a copy of Black Aces, or have yours signed, pull up!!! @triumphbooks.bsky.social
If you want to buy a copy of Black Aces, or have yours signed, pull up!!! @triumphbooks.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
If you’re in Toronto, this is tonight at the Blackhurst Cultural Centre!
If you want to buy a copy of Black Aces, or have yours signed, pull up!!! @triumphbooks.bsky.social
If you want to buy a copy of Black Aces, or have yours signed, pull up!!! @triumphbooks.bsky.social
Thank you @dimfilipovic.bsky.social for having me on today!
New PDOcast with @jkamckenzie.bsky.social:
•Deep diving the Ottawa Senators
•Underlying profile vs. results
•Stingy defensive environment has been vs. porous goaltending
•Level Jake Sanderson + Tim Stützle have hit
•Future roster questions
•Playoff race in East
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•Deep diving the Ottawa Senators
•Underlying profile vs. results
•Stingy defensive environment has been vs. porous goaltending
•Level Jake Sanderson + Tim Stützle have hit
•Future roster questions
•Playoff race in East
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Deep Diving the Ottawa Senators | The Hockey PDOcast
Get more from The Hockey PDOcast on Patreon
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February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Thank you @dimfilipovic.bsky.social for having me on today!
“I don’t think I’ve done it in 20 or 25 years,”
"You walk on that plywood. How long has that plywood been there?"
"...It’s a bit of a rite of passage.”
Tales from those who've crossed the Scotiabank Saddledome catwalk, high above the ice surface @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
"You walk on that plywood. How long has that plywood been there?"
"...It’s a bit of a rite of passage.”
Tales from those who've crossed the Scotiabank Saddledome catwalk, high above the ice surface @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
The scariest walk in the NHL: Tales from the terrifying ceiling-high Calgary catwalk
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
“I don’t think I’ve done it in 20 or 25 years,”
"You walk on that plywood. How long has that plywood been there?"
"...It’s a bit of a rite of passage.”
Tales from those who've crossed the Scotiabank Saddledome catwalk, high above the ice surface @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
"You walk on that plywood. How long has that plywood been there?"
"...It’s a bit of a rite of passage.”
Tales from those who've crossed the Scotiabank Saddledome catwalk, high above the ice surface @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Thank you, Jackie Kostet from @cbschicago.bsky.social for having me on to talk about Black Aces this morning. The book is out today! Go order it wherever you can get books!
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
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New book tells story of some of hockey's prominent Black trailblazers
“Black Aces” hits store shelves on Tuesday. Its narrative is told through conversations with many players themselves, looking at their on-ice legacies and what it took to get there. Joining Jackie Kos...
www.cbsnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Thank you, Jackie Kostet from @cbschicago.bsky.social for having me on to talk about Black Aces this morning. The book is out today! Go order it wherever you can get books!
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
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Happy book release day to the excellent @jkamckenzie.bsky.social Go get your copy of Black Aces!
www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-p...
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Black Aces
Triumph Books
www.triumphbooks.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Happy book release day to the excellent @jkamckenzie.bsky.social Go get your copy of Black Aces!
www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-p...
www.triumphbooks.com/black-aces-p...
If you didn’t see my interview with TSN’s Claire Hanna tonight about my upcoming book Black Aces, watch it here!
Black Aces is available everywhere as of tomorrow! It’s a book on Black hockey players and people and I hope everyone enjoys it!
www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/20...
Black Aces is available everywhere as of tomorrow! It’s a book on Black hockey players and people and I hope everyone enjoys it!
www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/20...
- TSN
The Athletic's Julian McKenzie - the author of the book 'Black Aces,' joins TSN's Claire Hanna during the intermission of the Senators game to discuss why it is important to him to shed a light on the...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM
If you didn’t see my interview with TSN’s Claire Hanna tonight about my upcoming book Black Aces, watch it here!
Black Aces is available everywhere as of tomorrow! It’s a book on Black hockey players and people and I hope everyone enjoys it!
www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/20...
Black Aces is available everywhere as of tomorrow! It’s a book on Black hockey players and people and I hope everyone enjoys it!
www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/20...
With Linus Ullmark set to start tonight, here's my latest on him from his last start on Saturday -- a win against New Jersey. And everything he endured up until then as he worked his way back. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
'It's been a battle coming back': Inside Linus Ullmark's return to Senators
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:53 PM
With Linus Ullmark set to start tonight, here's my latest on him from his last start on Saturday -- a win against New Jersey. And everything he endured up until then as he worked his way back. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
After being away for mental health reasons, Linus Ullmark said it felt like he was coming out of “retirement” during practices.
“It’s been a battle coming back.”
My story on Ullmark’s return and how his teammates welcomed him back. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
“It’s been a battle coming back.”
My story on Ullmark’s return and how his teammates welcomed him back. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Inside Linus Ullmark’s return to Senators: ‘It’s been a battle coming back’
Ullmark was named first star in his return to the crease after stepping away from the team on personal leave for mental health reasons.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
After being away for mental health reasons, Linus Ullmark said it felt like he was coming out of “retirement” during practices.
“It’s been a battle coming back.”
My story on Ullmark’s return and how his teammates welcomed him back. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
“It’s been a battle coming back.”
My story on Ullmark’s return and how his teammates welcomed him back. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Linus Ullmark congratulated by his teammates one by one after a 26-save performance in a 4-1 win over New Jersey. @theathletic.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Linus Ullmark congratulated by his teammates one by one after a 26-save performance in a 4-1 win over New Jersey. @theathletic.com
Linus Ullmark will start for Ottawa tonight against the New Jersey Devils.
January 31, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Linus Ullmark will start for Ottawa tonight against the New Jersey Devils.
If you want your copy of Black Aces signed (or would like to buy one), here’s where I’ll be the next couple of weeks. @triumphbooks.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
If you want your copy of Black Aces signed (or would like to buy one), here’s where I’ll be the next couple of weeks. @triumphbooks.bsky.social
It's now been 20 years since NHL reporters working between the benches became a thing.
I spoke to a few reporters who've done the job, NBC producer Sam Flood, who came up with the idea, and former GM Brian Burke, who wasn't a fan. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
I spoke to a few reporters who've done the job, NBC producer Sam Flood, who came up with the idea, and former GM Brian Burke, who wasn't a fan. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Want to call an NHL game between the benches? Better get a helmet
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
It's now been 20 years since NHL reporters working between the benches became a thing.
I spoke to a few reporters who've done the job, NBC producer Sam Flood, who came up with the idea, and former GM Brian Burke, who wasn't a fan. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
I spoke to a few reporters who've done the job, NBC producer Sam Flood, who came up with the idea, and former GM Brian Burke, who wasn't a fan. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Thank you @sonalikarnick for having me on @cbcradio to talk about my upcoming book #BlackAces a couple of days ago. You can re-listen to the interview here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Thank you @sonalikarnick for having me on @cbcradio to talk about my upcoming book #BlackAces a couple of days ago. You can re-listen to the interview here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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We’ll confirm goaltender later today.
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We’ll confirm goaltender later today.
January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Cousins-Pinto-Amadio
Zetterlund-Eller-Bourgault
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
MacDermid-Matinpalo
We’ll confirm goaltender later today.
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Cousins-Pinto-Amadio
Zetterlund-Eller-Bourgault
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
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We’ll confirm goaltender later today.
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During a conversation with @jkamckenzie.bsky.social last Saturday, vice president of marketing Peter Shier said the Senators have produced 400 additional jerseys since the Saturday prior ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Behind the Senators’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ jerseys that are flying off the shelves
Ottawa is selling No. 81 "Rozanov" and No. 24 "Hollander" jerseys at its team store based on the two lead characters from the TV show.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
During a conversation with @jkamckenzie.bsky.social last Saturday, vice president of marketing Peter Shier said the Senators have produced 400 additional jerseys since the Saturday prior ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
For those not in the know: Mads Sogaard starts against Vegas. Nick Jensen plays as well, drawing in for Nikolas Matinpalo.
January 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM
For those not in the know: Mads Sogaard starts against Vegas. Nick Jensen plays as well, drawing in for Nikolas Matinpalo.
If you have questions for NHL insider Chris Johnston, send them over. We'll tackle a couple of them on the next episode of our podcast. #CJShow @sdpnsports.bsky.social
a frozen man is standing in the snow with the words `` stay warm today '' .
ALT: a frozen man is standing in the snow with the words `` stay warm today '' .
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January 25, 2026 at 4:07 PM
If you have questions for NHL insider Chris Johnston, send them over. We'll tackle a couple of them on the next episode of our podcast. #CJShow @sdpnsports.bsky.social
Late to this but saw that Mads Sogaard got called up.
I’ve been told the #Sens are calling him up as insurance just in case this weekend’s cold weather gets too crazy and affects travel.
Belleville Senators are in Springfield, Illinois tonight to play the Thunderbirds.
I’ve been told the #Sens are calling him up as insurance just in case this weekend’s cold weather gets too crazy and affects travel.
Belleville Senators are in Springfield, Illinois tonight to play the Thunderbirds.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Late to this but saw that Mads Sogaard got called up.
I’ve been told the #Sens are calling him up as insurance just in case this weekend’s cold weather gets too crazy and affects travel.
Belleville Senators are in Springfield, Illinois tonight to play the Thunderbirds.
I’ve been told the #Sens are calling him up as insurance just in case this weekend’s cold weather gets too crazy and affects travel.
Belleville Senators are in Springfield, Illinois tonight to play the Thunderbirds.
Mike Yeo was previously in charge of the Canucks' PK. He is now running the #Sens' PK in place of Nolan Baumgartner.
How effective were his PK units?
2022-23 Canucks: 71.6 percent (last in the league)
2023-24 Canucks: 79.1 percent (17th best in the league)
How effective were his PK units?
2022-23 Canucks: 71.6 percent (last in the league)
2023-24 Canucks: 79.1 percent (17th best in the league)
January 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Mike Yeo was previously in charge of the Canucks' PK. He is now running the #Sens' PK in place of Nolan Baumgartner.
How effective were his PK units?
2022-23 Canucks: 71.6 percent (last in the league)
2023-24 Canucks: 79.1 percent (17th best in the league)
How effective were his PK units?
2022-23 Canucks: 71.6 percent (last in the league)
2023-24 Canucks: 79.1 percent (17th best in the league)