DitD & Open Post - 3/22/23: It’s Fanatics Edition

Mar 22, 2023 - 11:00 AM

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A brutal end to Tuesday’s game against the Wild: Matt Boldy scored with 1.3 seconds remaining in overtime, just after Jack Hughes hit a post, to give the Wild a 2-1 win. [Devils NHL]

Cool giveaway at Tuesday’s game:

Could Erik Haula be a guy to keep around?

Tough news for Curtis Lazar:

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“Fanatics will replace Adidas as the NHL’s outfitter of on-ice uniforms and authentic jerseys beginning with the 2024-25 season, the league announced Tuesday.” [ESPN]

The Hockey Guy with some good perspective on Fanatics and jerseys:

Sean Gentille on Fanatics: “Many people do not like this company. Many people do not like their products. And many people specifically do not like the products they’ve designed for NHL fans, chief among them the ‘Breakaway’ jersey, with a ‘foldable’ crest and a lower, $130 price point. You shouldn’t have to drop $300 to get a garment that fits true to size or stays in one piece for a few seasons.” [The Athletic ($)]

Ridiculous save from Ilya Sorokin:

More history for Alex Ovechkin:

Avs sign Jared Bednar to a three-year contract extension:

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