@harmandayal2

National writer for @TheAthleticNHL. Co-host @CanucksConvo show | IG: harmandayal_ | Contact: hdayal2000(at)https://xitter.cf/t.co/PTgfpimxaw

 Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined September 2013
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What’s it like when an NHL player gets sent down? From living in a hotel and eating out “every night,” to the 10x salary cut and the “weird dynamic” of competing with your teammates for a call-up, 11 players open up about the human experience: theathletic.com/4106315/2023…

When NHL players get sent down, it’s like going from steak to chicken fingers

Some NHL players see a demotion as a chance to work on their game. For others: 'You're thinking this is the end'

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Thomas Drance@ThomasDranceOct 25
Go ahead and boo Quinn Hughes, but make no mistake, his #Canucks legacy should be celebrated. My column on ‘the Return’ unlocked for all to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7718797… via @TheAthleticNHL

Go ahead, boo Quinn Hughes, but his Canucks legacy should be appreciated (Gift Article)

In the annals of Canucks history, Hughes should be remembered differently than for simply being a villain who left.

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Mark Lazerus
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NEW: The isolation. The fear. The FOMO. In the NHL, the road back from serious injury can be even tougher mentally than it is physically. My deep dive into the tortured psychology of an injured NHL player: Free for all to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7711251…

Isolation and identity crises: For injured NHLers, the mental grind is worse than the physical...

Most people care about their jobs. Few people are their jobs the way professional athletes are. To lose that sense of self is terrifying.

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Jake Sanderson's return to the lineup last night xitter.cf/harmandayal2/status/21…
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Jake Sanderson doesn't get enough credit for how elite of an all-around defenceman he is. What a two-way workhorse. Elite defender. Elite skater. Elite puck-mover. Elite IQ
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Jake Sanderson doesn't get enough credit for how elite of an all-around defenceman he is. What a two-way workhorse. Elite defender. Elite skater. Elite puck-mover. Elite IQ
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Vancouver Canucks
@CanucksOct 20
Celebrating Cheech.
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Shayna@shaynagoldman_Oct 20
The Kings are cooked, EP40 is on a revenge tour, and the Bruins look playoff-caliber 10 too-early takes on the NHL season with @harmandayal2 nytimes.com/athletic/7705422…

What we’re seeing in the NHL: 10 too-early takes on Rangers, Elias Pettersson, more (Gift Article)

Let’s add to the drama of the early goings of the 2026-27 season with some way-too-early takes. Who cares about sample size?

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TSN
@TSN_SportsOct 19
“The past is dead, there’s nothing for you there.” 😅 Devin Cooley's mindset is one of a kind in the best way possible.
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The Athletic
@TheAthleticOct 18
New teams, new expectations, and some very different starts to the NHL season. @harmandayal2 breaks down how six notable offseason acquisitions are settling into their new homes: nyti.ms/4zECYTx
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contract grades with @harmandayal2 on Alex DeBrincat's seven year extension with the Red Wings nytimes.com/athletic/7688387…

NHL contract grades: Red Wings lock down Alex DeBrincat at fair rate for top scorer

Despite turmoil around two of the Red Wings' other stars, Detroit did well to ink a three-time 40-goal scorer to a long-term deal.

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Shayna@shaynagoldman_Oct 8
this whole piece is excellent and so relatable. please take the time to read this.
marzy ✨@weirdnotwildOct 7
Please Stop Asking Men What Women Think About Hockey “Why ask me about the penalty kill when you already know who I am? I'm the girl in the pink jersey. I'm here for the cute boys.” puckitweball.blog/2026/10/07…

Please Stop Asking Men What Women Think About Hockey

There’s a five-second moment that happens when I walk into a room full of “hockey guys”. I clock the room, the room clocks me, and somewhere in those five seconds a decision gets made about w…

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Craig Custance@CraigCustanceOct 7
Very excited to be writing on leadership for The Athletic and Peak. Wanted to dive in to culture building and how to make a place a destination organization. So reached out to Bill Zito, who has done exactly that in Florida: nytimes.com/athletic/7665643…

Bill Zito built a winning culture in Florida. I called him to figure out how (Gift Article)

Zito has won two Stanley Cup championships as the general manager of the Florida Panthers.

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Max Bultman@m_bultmanOct 2
Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin as he was introduced with the scratches
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Michael Russo
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‘We can’t waste years’: Quinn Hughes question hangs over everything as Wild enter pivotal season 🚨by @JoeSmithNHL and me🚨 Free to read nytimes.com/athletic/7646837…

‘We can’t waste years’: Quinn Hughes question hangs over everything as Wild enter pivotal season...

Will Hughes follow in Kirill Kaprizov's footsteps and re-sign with the Wild? GM Bill Guerin says he's "not losing sleep" — yet.

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PuckPedia
@PuckPediaSep 30
Could we see an October #LGRW surprise? How Detroit's stalemate with Edvinsson makes them vulnerable to a unique type of offer sheet. (via former AGM @stevewerier ) puckpedia.com/news/october-s…

October Surprise? How Detroit's Edvinsson delay makes them vulnerable to a unique type of offer...

How a team can weaponize the calendar against the Red Wings and structure an offer sheet around a never-before-leveraged pressure point.

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A little personal news to start the season: I’ve been promoted to national writer for @TheAthleticNHL. I’m very grateful for the opportunity. I’ll still be keeping a close eye on the Canucks, but I’m excited to keep expanding my league-wide coverage
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@PuckPediaSep 29
Here is your cap-compliant #Canucks 2026-27 #NHL opening night roster: 13F, 8D, 2G | Projected Cap Space: $15.9M Projected Deadline Cap Space: $73.5M Dead Cap Charges: $6.29M OEL Buyout, Myers Retained, Thompson SOIR More Team Rosters👇 puckpedia.com/news/every-nhl…
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Katie Strang@KatieJStrangSep 28
NEW: Arizona State men’s hockey players ask school to put coach Greg Powers on leave Story w/ @kilgore and @nathanfenno nytimes.com/athletic/7641141…

Arizona State men’s hockey players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave (Gift Article)

In letter to the university president, players disputed the school’s initial report on the workout that left their teammate on life support.

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New PDOcast with @harmandayal2: We did a two-parter to kick off opening week of the NHL regular season Our Watchability Rankings! Notes on each team, and what we’re looking forward to seeing to start the year open.spotify.com/episode/4XL…

The Watchability Rankings For The 2026-2027 Season, Part 1

The Hockey PDOcast · Episode

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Shayna@shaynagoldman_Sep 28
Replying to @shaynagoldman_ @seangentille @harmandayal2 @domluszczyszyn
Edmonton Oilers 2026-27 Season Preview with @seangentille + @harmandayal2 The Oilers invested a lot in this season, but at what cost? It’s Stanley Cup or bust. nytimes.com/athletic/7627510…

Edmonton Oilers projections: The contention window is riding on coach Mike Babcock

Every season is Cup-or-bust mode for the Oilers. With a new coach, how will they respond to last season's disappointment?

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