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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No lineup changes says Travis Green. So, no Lars Eller in the lineup tonight.
January 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
No lineup changes says Travis Green. So, no Lars Eller in the lineup tonight.
Zetterlund-Stützle-Giroux
Tkachuk-Cozens-Batherson
Greig-Pinto-Amadio
Cousins-Halliday/Eller-Perron
MacDermid
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence/Matinpalo
Merilainen and Shepard remain the two goalies available
Tkachuk-Cozens-Batherson
Greig-Pinto-Amadio
Cousins-Halliday/Eller-Perron
MacDermid
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence/Matinpalo
Merilainen and Shepard remain the two goalies available
January 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Zetterlund-Stützle-Giroux
Tkachuk-Cozens-Batherson
Greig-Pinto-Amadio
Cousins-Halliday/Eller-Perron
MacDermid
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence/Matinpalo
Merilainen and Shepard remain the two goalies available
Tkachuk-Cozens-Batherson
Greig-Pinto-Amadio
Cousins-Halliday/Eller-Perron
MacDermid
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence/Matinpalo
Merilainen and Shepard remain the two goalies available
Logan Stanley has been suspended one game for roughing Brady Tkachuk, per the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
January 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Logan Stanley has been suspended one game for roughing Brady Tkachuk, per the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety will have a hearing with Logan Stanley after last night's events with Brady Tkachuk.
"You never like to see a guy get suckered in the face. It’s unfortunate, we’re lucky he came back. He’s an All-Star player. I’m sure their team wouldn’t be happy if (Kyle) Connor got suckered in the face and there was just a two-minute minor for roughing called."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Senators outraged after Brady Tkachuk sucker punched by Logan Stanley, given misconduct
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The NHL's Department of Player Safety will have a hearing with Logan Stanley after last night's events with Brady Tkachuk.
"You never like to see a guy get suckered in the face. It’s unfortunate, we’re lucky he came back. He’s an All-Star player. I’m sure their team wouldn’t be happy if (Kyle) Connor got suckered in the face and there was just a two-minute minor for roughing called."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Senators outraged after Brady Tkachuk sucker punched by Logan Stanley, given misconduct
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
"You never like to see a guy get suckered in the face. It’s unfortunate, we’re lucky he came back. He’s an All-Star player. I’m sure their team wouldn’t be happy if (Kyle) Connor got suckered in the face and there was just a two-minute minor for roughing called."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
From earlier today: Steve Staios says Senators will ‘contend when we’re ready.’ Are they?'
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Steve Staios says Senators will 'contend when we’re ready.' Are they?
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:03 AM
From earlier today: Steve Staios says Senators will ‘contend when we’re ready.’ Are they?'
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
I wish I had written this story. I'm envious of my colleague, Fluto Shinzawa, who consistently writes such compelling stories.
#Sens fans who've wondered why their team doesn't shoot more on the PP should read this. It's absolutely worth your time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
#Sens fans who've wondered why their team doesn't shoot more on the PP should read this. It's absolutely worth your time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
‘Shoot the puck!’ — or, actually, don’t? NHL power plays booming by being selective and going low
Top PPs operate under a different principle than in the past: “We don’t need four low-danger chances. We need, literally, one high-danger."
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 AM
I wish I had written this story. I'm envious of my colleague, Fluto Shinzawa, who consistently writes such compelling stories.
#Sens fans who've wondered why their team doesn't shoot more on the PP should read this. It's absolutely worth your time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
#Sens fans who've wondered why their team doesn't shoot more on the PP should read this. It's absolutely worth your time.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Nikolas Matinpalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster for the upcoming Games. He was an injury replacement addition for the 4 Nations last February.
January 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Nikolas Matinpalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster for the upcoming Games. He was an injury replacement addition for the 4 Nations last February.
Two members of the Ottawa Senators will represent Team USA at the Olympics in February.
Brady Tkachuk (already named to the team) and Jake Sanderson (named today).
Brady Tkachuk (already named to the team) and Jake Sanderson (named today).
January 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Two members of the Ottawa Senators will represent Team USA at the Olympics in February.
Brady Tkachuk (already named to the team) and Jake Sanderson (named today).
Brady Tkachuk (already named to the team) and Jake Sanderson (named today).
Shane Pinto is set to make his return to the #Sens lineup tonight against #CBJ
Projected lines:
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
MacDermid-Greig-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Spence
Kleven-Matinpalo
Merilainen starts
Projected lines:
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
MacDermid-Greig-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Spence
Kleven-Matinpalo
Merilainen starts
a hockey game is being played in front of a banner for allstate roofing
ALT: a hockey game is being played in front of a banner for allstate roofing
media.tenor.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Hunter Shepard has been called up by the #Sens from Belleville.
Ottawa now has Shepard and Leevi Meriläinen as their goalies with Linus Ullmark absent.
Ottawa now has Shepard and Leevi Meriläinen as their goalies with Linus Ullmark absent.
December 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hunter Shepard has been called up by the #Sens from Belleville.
Ottawa now has Shepard and Leevi Meriläinen as their goalies with Linus Ullmark absent.
Ottawa now has Shepard and Leevi Meriläinen as their goalies with Linus Ullmark absent.
Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence for "personal reasons" from the Ottawa Senators.
"Linus has the full support of our organization during this time. Out of respect to Linus, we will not be making any further comments." -- GM/POHO Steve Staios.
"Linus has the full support of our organization during this time. Out of respect to Linus, we will not be making any further comments." -- GM/POHO Steve Staios.
December 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence for "personal reasons" from the Ottawa Senators.
"Linus has the full support of our organization during this time. Out of respect to Linus, we will not be making any further comments." -- GM/POHO Steve Staios.
"Linus has the full support of our organization during this time. Out of respect to Linus, we will not be making any further comments." -- GM/POHO Steve Staios.
In: Xavier Bourgault (NHL debut), Nick Jensen (wasn’t at skate today but team projects he’ll play).
Linus Ullmark starts.
Out: Tyler Kleven, Dennis Gilbert (who skated this morning)
Linus Ullmark starts.
Out: Tyler Kleven, Dennis Gilbert (who skated this morning)
December 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In: Xavier Bourgault (NHL debut), Nick Jensen (wasn’t at skate today but team projects he’ll play).
Linus Ullmark starts.
Out: Tyler Kleven, Dennis Gilbert (who skated this morning)
Linus Ullmark starts.
Out: Tyler Kleven, Dennis Gilbert (who skated this morning)
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
MacDermid/Bourgault-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Spence
Gilbert-Matinpalo
Looks like Nick Jensen and Tyler Kleven won’t be in the lineup tonight.
Lars Eller and Pinto are on IR.
H/t @stdenissports.bsky.social
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
MacDermid/Bourgault-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Spence
Gilbert-Matinpalo
Looks like Nick Jensen and Tyler Kleven won’t be in the lineup tonight.
Lars Eller and Pinto are on IR.
H/t @stdenissports.bsky.social
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December 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
MacDermid/Bourgault-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Spence
Gilbert-Matinpalo
Looks like Nick Jensen and Tyler Kleven won’t be in the lineup tonight.
Lars Eller and Pinto are on IR.
H/t @stdenissports.bsky.social
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
MacDermid/Bourgault-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Spence
Gilbert-Matinpalo
Looks like Nick Jensen and Tyler Kleven won’t be in the lineup tonight.
Lars Eller and Pinto are on IR.
H/t @stdenissports.bsky.social
Xavier Bourgault and Dennis Gilbert have been called up from Belleville ahead of tonight's Sens-Leafs game.
December 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Xavier Bourgault and Dennis Gilbert have been called up from Belleville ahead of tonight's Sens-Leafs game.
Josh Norris returns to the Canadian Tire Centre today for the first time since the trade deadline.
This is what I wrote on him back in March after the trade.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
This is what I wrote on him back in March after the trade.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
Josh Norris is still hoping to get his Sabres career started after leaving Senators
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Josh Norris returns to the Canadian Tire Centre today for the first time since the trade deadline.
This is what I wrote on him back in March after the trade.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
This is what I wrote on him back in March after the trade.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
And with that, I’m taking a much-needed writing break for the holidays!
Thanks to everyone who’s read my work at @theathletic.com so far. It’s been a good year covering the Sens and the NHL!
Chat in a few days! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄
Thanks to everyone who’s read my work at @theathletic.com so far. It’s been a good year covering the Sens and the NHL!
Chat in a few days! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄
Last Monday, the Sens were minutes away from a loss that would’ve had many questioning their offensive identity.
But an OT win and one good week changed everything.
Why this streak has been so important to their “process”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
But an OT win and one good week changed everything.
Why this streak has been so important to their “process”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
The Senators might finally be turning a corner — and their ‘process’ is being validated
Ottawa's first four-game win streak of the season couldn't have come at a better time.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
And with that, I’m taking a much-needed writing break for the holidays!
Thanks to everyone who’s read my work at @theathletic.com so far. It’s been a good year covering the Sens and the NHL!
Chat in a few days! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄
Thanks to everyone who’s read my work at @theathletic.com so far. It’s been a good year covering the Sens and the NHL!
Chat in a few days! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄
Last Monday, the Sens were minutes away from a loss that would’ve had many questioning their offensive identity.
But an OT win and one good week changed everything.
Why this streak has been so important to their “process”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
But an OT win and one good week changed everything.
Why this streak has been so important to their “process”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
The Senators might finally be turning a corner — and their ‘process’ is being validated
Ottawa's first four-game win streak of the season couldn't have come at a better time.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Last Monday, the Sens were minutes away from a loss that would’ve had many questioning their offensive identity.
But an OT win and one good week changed everything.
Why this streak has been so important to their “process”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
But an OT win and one good week changed everything.
Why this streak has been so important to their “process”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Chicago's Matt Grzelcyk has been fined $2,604.17 for cross-checking Tim Stützle in the face yesterday, per the NHL's department of player safety.
December 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Chicago's Matt Grzelcyk has been fined $2,604.17 for cross-checking Tim Stützle in the face yesterday, per the NHL's department of player safety.
I felt bad for him,” Senators head coach Travis Green said. “I felt bad for us. More for us than him.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
NHL referee makes wrong goal call, reverses decision after Senators, fans celebrate
The mix-up following a goaltender interference review drastically changed the mood of Senators players and fans at the Canadian Tire Centre.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I felt bad for him,” Senators head coach Travis Green said. “I felt bad for us. More for us than him.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Byline with @scottpowers.bsky.social on Frank Nazar, who’s out for approximately four weeks after taking a puck to the face.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar out approximately 4 weeks after taking puck to the face
Nazar, a 2022 first-round pick, was recently promoted to No. 1 center due to Connor Bedard's injury,
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Byline with @scottpowers.bsky.social on Frank Nazar, who’s out for approximately four weeks after taking a puck to the face.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
Lycksell-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Meriläinen starts versus Chicago.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
Lycksell-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Meriläinen starts versus Chicago.
December 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
Lycksell-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Meriläinen starts versus Chicago.
Perron-Cozens-Batherson
Amadio-Greig-Giroux
Lycksell-Halliday-Cousins
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Meriläinen starts versus Chicago.
Official lineup changes from Travis Green:
IN:
Thomas Chabot
Olle Lycksell
OUT:
Nikolas Matinpalo (scratched)
Kurtis MacDermid (scratched)
Leevi Merilainen starts.
IN:
Thomas Chabot
Olle Lycksell
OUT:
Nikolas Matinpalo (scratched)
Kurtis MacDermid (scratched)
Leevi Merilainen starts.
December 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Official lineup changes from Travis Green:
IN:
Thomas Chabot
Olle Lycksell
OUT:
Nikolas Matinpalo (scratched)
Kurtis MacDermid (scratched)
Leevi Merilainen starts.
IN:
Thomas Chabot
Olle Lycksell
OUT:
Nikolas Matinpalo (scratched)
Kurtis MacDermid (scratched)
Leevi Merilainen starts.