Michael Ernst
@mjernst.bsky.social
Used to write about the Cubs.
Still post about the Cubs, as well as the Hawks and Bears.
Still post about the Cubs, as well as the Hawks and Bears.
Yeah, it was a horror show night for the Kaiser-Levshunov pairing. Probably the worst performance by any line/pairing all season.
January 30, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Yeah, it was a horror show night for the Kaiser-Levshunov pairing. Probably the worst performance by any line/pairing all season.
Difficult to remember but the Hawks actually played really well the first 10-15 minutes of this game.
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Difficult to remember but the Hawks actually played really well the first 10-15 minutes of this game.
Reposted by Michael Ernst
On May 13, 1985 in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania State Police dropped a bomb from a helicopter onto a Black neighborhood.
11 people were killed, 5 of whom were children.
As we see ICE terrorize communities, understand that saying “this isn’t who we are” is false.
11 people were killed, 5 of whom were children.
As we see ICE terrorize communities, understand that saying “this isn’t who we are” is false.
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
On May 13, 1985 in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania State Police dropped a bomb from a helicopter onto a Black neighborhood.
11 people were killed, 5 of whom were children.
As we see ICE terrorize communities, understand that saying “this isn’t who we are” is false.
11 people were killed, 5 of whom were children.
As we see ICE terrorize communities, understand that saying “this isn’t who we are” is false.
Another PP, another unsuccessful PP.
8+ games and running for the Hawks since they've scored with the man advantage.
8+ games and running for the Hawks since they've scored with the man advantage.
January 30, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Another PP, another unsuccessful PP.
8+ games and running for the Hawks since they've scored with the man advantage.
8+ games and running for the Hawks since they've scored with the man advantage.
Hawks definitely need to open up the backup goalie position to a legit challenge by Commesso next preseason.
We've reached the point where Söderblom has only had basically 3 good months in the last 3 year NHL seasons.
We've reached the point where Söderblom has only had basically 3 good months in the last 3 year NHL seasons.
January 30, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Hawks definitely need to open up the backup goalie position to a legit challenge by Commesso next preseason.
We've reached the point where Söderblom has only had basically 3 good months in the last 3 year NHL seasons.
We've reached the point where Söderblom has only had basically 3 good months in the last 3 year NHL seasons.
Not a PP goal, but a goal nonetheless. Murphy puts the Hawks up early.
January 30, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Not a PP goal, but a goal nonetheless. Murphy puts the Hawks up early.
Now would be a good time for the Hawks to solve their PP woes.
January 30, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Now would be a good time for the Hawks to solve their PP woes.
Reposted by Michael Ernst
The Blackhawks hold their own against good teams despite an ice cold power play. @mjernst.bsky.social and I discuss the return of Frank Nazar and the upcoming Olympic break. A new episode of the Emergency Goalies podcast. soundcloud.com/user-1822502...
The Emergency Goalies. A Blackhawks Podcast Season 8: Episode 17
The Blackhawks hold their own against good teams despite an ice cold power play. Michael and Sean discuss the return of Frank Nazar and the upcoming Olympic break. A new episode of the Emergency Goali
soundcloud.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The Blackhawks hold their own against good teams despite an ice cold power play. @mjernst.bsky.social and I discuss the return of Frank Nazar and the upcoming Olympic break. A new episode of the Emergency Goalies podcast. soundcloud.com/user-1822502...
No reason for this.
I can't imagine how far outside the lines you need to play in the notoriously corrupt MLB IFA system to get banned.
BA should lose subscriptions over this decision.
I can't imagine how far outside the lines you need to play in the notoriously corrupt MLB IFA system to get banned.
BA should lose subscriptions over this decision.
The newest contributor for Baseball America:
Former MLB GM John Coppolella.
Why he's writing for Baseball America, how he got here and the perspective he hopes to bring:
Former MLB GM John Coppolella.
Why he's writing for Baseball America, how he got here and the perspective he hopes to bring:
John Coppolella: Why I'm Writing For Baseball America
Introducing new Baseball America contributor John Coppolella, the former MLB general manager who brings a life's passion for baseball to our coverage.
buff.ly
January 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM
No reason for this.
I can't imagine how far outside the lines you need to play in the notoriously corrupt MLB IFA system to get banned.
BA should lose subscriptions over this decision.
I can't imagine how far outside the lines you need to play in the notoriously corrupt MLB IFA system to get banned.
BA should lose subscriptions over this decision.
This does give me hope, but the Trapilo injury is huge.
He won't be a factor next season, and with that type of injury Bears should proceed as if he'll never be the same. Benedet is fine as depth as a run blocker, but doesn't look like starting caliber for pass pro. Kiran looks like a wasted pick.
He won't be a factor next season, and with that type of injury Bears should proceed as if he'll never be the same. Benedet is fine as depth as a run blocker, but doesn't look like starting caliber for pass pro. Kiran looks like a wasted pick.
The Bears have their starting LG, C, RG and RT from 2025 all under contract and set for 2026.
That's rare O-line continuity in this city. Story
That's rare O-line continuity in this city. Story
What the Bears’ continuity on the offensive line means for Caleb Williams in 2026
Thanks to big splurges last March that worked out, the Bears feel good about their offensive line and bring everyone back for 2026.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
This does give me hope, but the Trapilo injury is huge.
He won't be a factor next season, and with that type of injury Bears should proceed as if he'll never be the same. Benedet is fine as depth as a run blocker, but doesn't look like starting caliber for pass pro. Kiran looks like a wasted pick.
He won't be a factor next season, and with that type of injury Bears should proceed as if he'll never be the same. Benedet is fine as depth as a run blocker, but doesn't look like starting caliber for pass pro. Kiran looks like a wasted pick.
It's shaping up to be an unexciting draft class at the top. Appears to be no franchise caliber prospects.
But there are interesting battles between pairs of players of similar molds to be the top player at each position. Going to spend this intermission doing a discussion thread. 1/
But there are interesting battles between pairs of players of similar molds to be the top player at each position. Going to spend this intermission doing a discussion thread. 1/
Working on my monthly NHL Draft ranking update and realized my current top 20 still contains 19 guys from my preseason top 20.
Been movement within that group but patting myself on the back for my spot-on initial assessment, especially as public rankings are now mirroring mine from months ago.
Been movement within that group but patting myself on the back for my spot-on initial assessment, especially as public rankings are now mirroring mine from months ago.
January 28, 2026 at 1:56 AM
It's shaping up to be an unexciting draft class at the top. Appears to be no franchise caliber prospects.
But there are interesting battles between pairs of players of similar molds to be the top player at each position. Going to spend this intermission doing a discussion thread. 1/
But there are interesting battles between pairs of players of similar molds to be the top player at each position. Going to spend this intermission doing a discussion thread. 1/
Reposted by Michael Ernst
this is the second Black congressperson who has been attacked in the past week. (the other one, Maxwell Frost, who was punched at Sundance)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at town hall in Minneapolis.
January 28, 2026 at 1:43 AM
this is the second Black congressperson who has been attacked in the past week. (the other one, Maxwell Frost, who was punched at Sundance)
An outstanding 1st period for the Hawks.
Bedard looked the most dangerous he's been since returning from injury.
Donato had maybe his best period all season. He was all over the ice and got rewarded with a goal.
D made quick, decisive passes to quickly break the puck out of their own end.
Beautiful
Bedard looked the most dangerous he's been since returning from injury.
Donato had maybe his best period all season. He was all over the ice and got rewarded with a goal.
D made quick, decisive passes to quickly break the puck out of their own end.
Beautiful
What an impressive 1st period for the Blackhawks.
I'm not sure they've done a better job breaking out of their own end all season.
And then the forecheck has created turnovers in the offensive end and Hawks have been quick to jump on loose pucks.
2-0
Heading to the PP.
Keep it up guys.
I'm not sure they've done a better job breaking out of their own end all season.
And then the forecheck has created turnovers in the offensive end and Hawks have been quick to jump on loose pucks.
2-0
Heading to the PP.
Keep it up guys.
January 28, 2026 at 1:47 AM
An outstanding 1st period for the Hawks.
Bedard looked the most dangerous he's been since returning from injury.
Donato had maybe his best period all season. He was all over the ice and got rewarded with a goal.
D made quick, decisive passes to quickly break the puck out of their own end.
Beautiful
Bedard looked the most dangerous he's been since returning from injury.
Donato had maybe his best period all season. He was all over the ice and got rewarded with a goal.
D made quick, decisive passes to quickly break the puck out of their own end.
Beautiful
What an impressive 1st period for the Blackhawks.
I'm not sure they've done a better job breaking out of their own end all season.
And then the forecheck has created turnovers in the offensive end and Hawks have been quick to jump on loose pucks.
2-0
Heading to the PP.
Keep it up guys.
I'm not sure they've done a better job breaking out of their own end all season.
And then the forecheck has created turnovers in the offensive end and Hawks have been quick to jump on loose pucks.
2-0
Heading to the PP.
Keep it up guys.
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
What an impressive 1st period for the Blackhawks.
I'm not sure they've done a better job breaking out of their own end all season.
And then the forecheck has created turnovers in the offensive end and Hawks have been quick to jump on loose pucks.
2-0
Heading to the PP.
Keep it up guys.
I'm not sure they've done a better job breaking out of their own end all season.
And then the forecheck has created turnovers in the offensive end and Hawks have been quick to jump on loose pucks.
2-0
Heading to the PP.
Keep it up guys.
The dumbest, most unqualified federal agents working for the dumbest, most unqualified administration.
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
January 28, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The dumbest, most unqualified federal agents working for the dumbest, most unqualified administration.
Well the first shift for the Teräväinen-Bedard-Nazar line worked out. 1-0 Hawks.
January 28, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Well the first shift for the Teräväinen-Bedard-Nazar line worked out. 1-0 Hawks.
Once again, the Democratic leadership are cowardly enablers not leaders. They are not liberal, they are not progreeisve, they are not even moderate. They are a conservative party and should be labeled as such.
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Once again, the Democratic leadership are cowardly enablers not leaders. They are not liberal, they are not progreeisve, they are not even moderate. They are a conservative party and should be labeled as such.
Working on my monthly NHL Draft ranking update and realized my current top 20 still contains 19 guys from my preseason top 20.
Been movement within that group but patting myself on the back for my spot-on initial assessment, especially as public rankings are now mirroring mine from months ago.
Been movement within that group but patting myself on the back for my spot-on initial assessment, especially as public rankings are now mirroring mine from months ago.
January 27, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Working on my monthly NHL Draft ranking update and realized my current top 20 still contains 19 guys from my preseason top 20.
Been movement within that group but patting myself on the back for my spot-on initial assessment, especially as public rankings are now mirroring mine from months ago.
Been movement within that group but patting myself on the back for my spot-on initial assessment, especially as public rankings are now mirroring mine from months ago.
They'll just move to new cities, likely ones with a more friendly reception from local authorities/populace to try to wait out the storm.
The violence, incarcerations, and deportations will continue apace. The only thing they want to slow (not stop) is killing white people, particularly white men.
The violence, incarcerations, and deportations will continue apace. The only thing they want to slow (not stop) is killing white people, particularly white men.
Trump isn't firing Greg Bovino. He's just moving him out of Minnesota and deploying him somewhere else. It's all about the optics, the blowback, and the polls.
The Trump/Miller/Noem/Homan violent ethnic cleansing campaign will continue until a majority in Congress stop it.
The Trump/Miller/Noem/Homan violent ethnic cleansing campaign will continue until a majority in Congress stop it.
January 26, 2026 at 10:23 PM
They'll just move to new cities, likely ones with a more friendly reception from local authorities/populace to try to wait out the storm.
The violence, incarcerations, and deportations will continue apace. The only thing they want to slow (not stop) is killing white people, particularly white men.
The violence, incarcerations, and deportations will continue apace. The only thing they want to slow (not stop) is killing white people, particularly white men.
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The Blackhawks are sending Nick Lardis back to the Rockford IceHogs.
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The Blackhawks are sending Nick Lardis back to the Rockford IceHogs.
I'm glad a taunting penalty wasn't a deciding factor.
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I'm glad a taunting penalty wasn't a deciding factor.
I'm hearing cheering throughout my building.
And from outside.
And from outside.
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 AM
I'm hearing cheering throughout my building.
And from outside.
And from outside.
That was a fun football game.
Congrats Seattle.
Now go beat rhe Pats so I can attend a Super Bowl Parade.
Congrats Seattle.
Now go beat rhe Pats so I can attend a Super Bowl Parade.
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 AM
That was a fun football game.
Congrats Seattle.
Now go beat rhe Pats so I can attend a Super Bowl Parade.
Congrats Seattle.
Now go beat rhe Pats so I can attend a Super Bowl Parade.
Couple rookie mistakes.
Levshunov bad exit pass.
Greene failing to do a shoulder check on the rim around allows the puck to go to an uncovered Panthers forward.
Levshunov bad exit pass.
Greene failing to do a shoulder check on the rim around allows the puck to go to an uncovered Panthers forward.
Florida goal!
Scored by Mackie Samoskevich with 14:40 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Gustav Forsling.
Chicago: 1
Florida: 2
#FLAvsCHI #Blackhawks #TimeToHunt
Scored by Mackie Samoskevich with 14:40 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Gustav Forsling.
Chicago: 1
Florida: 2
#FLAvsCHI #Blackhawks #TimeToHunt
January 26, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Couple rookie mistakes.
Levshunov bad exit pass.
Greene failing to do a shoulder check on the rim around allows the puck to go to an uncovered Panthers forward.
Levshunov bad exit pass.
Greene failing to do a shoulder check on the rim around allows the puck to go to an uncovered Panthers forward.