As Brandon Aubrey becomes the highest paid kicker in NFL history, here’s my feature on Cowboys kicker — and a long-distance revolution that’s changing the game.
The story is free to read with this gift link.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The NHL's new generation is arguably the most talented cohort the sport has ever seen. But the young stars are disrupting the game’s old-school culture off the ice even more.
Here's a gift link to my latest feature for @theathletic.com on the NHL's aura shift.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...
The NHL's new generation is arguably the most talented cohort the sport has ever seen. But the young stars are disrupting the game’s old-school culture off the ice even more.
Here's a gift link to my latest feature for @theathletic.com on the NHL's aura shift.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...
Appreciate you reading the story.
Anaheim leads the Pacific, with three players leading the team in scoring who are under the age of 22.
Reaves’ point here is that teams are willing to give young players large extensions on their entry level deals, and are quick to lock them up for term at a very young age.
They are viewed as immensely valuable assets to get paid, especially with the cap rising.
Cheers.
If you get a chance to read the story, would love to know what you think (even if it’s a criticism).
Anyway, I’m not trying argue with you.
I appreciate the back and forth.
Likely. Zegras probably would too.
But that’s not the point I’m making.
What they might say in a scrum and what the dynamics of a team look like on and off the ice, are very different.
They absolutely care about the team, but what that looks like has changed.
I respect your opinion on it. No problem.
But nothing I’ve written here is a concept that I made up. It’s all based on dozens of interviews with players across the league.
The story is simply reflecting what I found through my reporting.
Montreal, by average age — but it’s really close. Basically a toss up between the Habs, Sabres, Flyers, Sharks, Ducks, and Blackhawks.
I spoke to players from all of those teams for this story.
The reality is that hierarchical traditions are being broken. As many veterans told me, this is new.
Rookies aren’t silent. They question instruction. They are more skilled and faster than ever.
And they market themselves beyond the rink in ways past generations have not.
Respectfully, I think you’re just wrong about that.
Of course they care about the team and want to win, etc, but historically that has been a singular dynamic — the defining feature.
The story is about culture.
Team dynamics have changed. Young players have much more voice than before. Old hierarchical traditions have been cast aside.
This is what the players themselves are talking about.
Thanks for sharing it!
Great piece by @danrobson.bsky.social on the Gen Z takeover of hockey, both in Chicago and leaguewide:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...
I mean, if that’s the only detail you took away from the story, sure. 🤷
Here’s my latest feature for The Athletic — on how the NHL’s youth movement is changing the game.
This is a tremendous column on USA Hockey’s historic gold medal win.
@marklazerus.bsky.social captures it all here.
E172 hits the ice just in time: bit.ly/4b09EgG.
A special episode w/journalist & author @danrobson.bsky.social. We talk about his latest co-authored memoir, Hammered: The Fight of My Life by Dave “The Hammer” Schultz.
A candid & compelling memoir by a hockey great. Terrific convo, give a listen.
I had the privilege of working with Buck Martinez on his book Change Up — and to me, this passage sums up why he resonated with so many.
Buck connected fans to the game in a way that made it feel both grand and familiar.
As Mitch Marner returns to Toronto, here’s my story from Vegas on why he had to leave.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
I started the audiobook of Hammered: The Fight of My Life by Dave Shultz (with Dan Robson), and beautifully narrated by Wayne Ward.
Raw, honest, & heartbreaking. Schultz holds nothing back in the telling of his story. Can't wait to listen to more.
Don’t miss it. #BookSky
@danrobson.bsky.social
A very nice review of Hammered and a look behind the scenes at how Dave Schultz’s new memoir came together.
From Greg Oliver’s SIHR newsletter.
sihrhockey.org/2020/columns...
Brandon Aubrey and his cohort of NFL kickers are re-writing the record books.
Here’s my deep dive on Aubrey, Cam Little, Cameron Dicker and the evolution of field goals.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Brandon Aubrey wins it, after a remarkable comeback for Dallas.
By design, here is my very large feature on Aubrey and this incredible, recording-breaking era for kickers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Special Teams Series Sunday @theathletic.com:
🏈 My story on long snappers, and their football nirvana: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802946
🏈 @mikedugar.bsky.social on Marquette King: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810455
🏈 @danrobson.bsky.social on a kicking revolution: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814741
I went on a journey — to Las Vegas, San Diego, Dallas, and Buffalo — to learn about the NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution.
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
This story is so much fun to read.
