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The PWHL releases its 90-game schedule for the 2024-25 season

Sharpen your skates because, before pre-season mini camps get underway soon, the PWHL released the Year Two schedule yesterday, with the action set to begin on November 30th. While waiting for puck drop, let’s break down the league’s sophomore schedule by the numbers.

October 16, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024–25 NHL season

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The puck’s already dropped on the NHL’s Global Series in Czechia, but with the league’s North American season openers hitting the ice on Tuesday, today’s newsletter is all about the season setup, the teams to watch, and the major storylines. Let’s do that hockey.

October 06, 2024

The GIST’s Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Hockey

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Ready to lace up your skates and dive into the world of fantasy hockey? Whether you're a seasoned puck head or totally new to the ice, we've got you covered. Our ultimate guide will help you draft a winning team, manage your roster like a pro, and light the lamp all season long.

September 03, 2024

Troubling allegations of workplace abuse within PWHL Minnesota

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Less than two months after hoisting the inaugural Walter Cup, PWHL Minnesota is facing troubling allegations of bullying and verbal abuse amid an offseason already rife with controversy. As detailed on the latest episode of The GIST of It, here’s a timeline of the fallout that followed Minnesota’s championship win on May 29th.

July 17, 2024

🏀🏒 Get in sports fans, we’re going shopping

The NBA and NHL free agency frenzies are just beginning

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With both the NBA and NHL Drafts done and dusted, it’s time for the chaos of free agency to take center stage. The wildest stretch of the offseason began yesterday at 6 p.m. ET for the hoopers (and pens are already being put to paper) while the puck drops on NHL free agency today at 12 p.m. ET.

July 01, 2024

Florida Panthers top Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 to win first-ever Stanley Cup

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Much to the delight of Ariana Grande and Chaminade College Preparatory School alums everywhere, the Florida Panthers topped the Edmonton Oilers 2–1 in Monday’s Game 7 to hoist their first-ever Stanley Cup. Here’s a breakdown, by the numbers:

June 26, 2024

Edmonton Oilers force Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final vs. Florida Panthers

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Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers’ incredible 5–1 Game 6 Saturday win over the Florida Panthers, the Stanley Cup Final is heading to the best two words in sports — Game 7 — for the first time since 2019. History will be made in tonight’s 8 p.m. ET showdown: Either the Oilers will complete one of the biggest comebacks ever or the Panthers will hoist their very first Stanley Cup. Here are two things to keep in mind before puck drop.

June 24, 2024

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A tale of two superstars heading into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final

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June 21, 2024

The Florida Panthers (up 3-2) are still one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time, but the Edmonton Oilers have momentum on their side after staving off elimination with two massive consecutive wins.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #413

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

November 19, 2024

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Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Hoop, there it is!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set.

Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited Basketball, who are making roster moves themselves.

And finally, there’s so much to discuss from the NBA, from LA Laker LeBron James’ continued dominance to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic season start. All hoops, all the time.

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