Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Past the Play. If you've read our about page, you know why I started Past The Play, but if not, I'll give you a quick explanation. Heading into the 2026-27 NHL season I had started contributing to The Hockey News occasionally, and had been doing a lot of work I felt was high-quality. Unfortunately, I didn't have a home for all of that work as I didn't have enough relationships within the industry to pitch pieces to a bunch of different publications. Instead of posting my work on a Medium or Substack account, I wanted to still have a publication behind my independent work to help it grow and maintain credibility. I was born and rasied in Brandon, Manitoba, where I fell in love with the game of hockey from a young age, even first skating at only 18 months of age. I've been fortunate enough to have been coached by former professional hockey players at multiple stages in my career and to have competed with and against plenty of talented players who went on to have professional careers. Growing up in a city with such a prevalent hockey culture has given me a different appreciation and understanding for the game that I will always be grateful for. I've also always been somebody who has loved all sports, ranging from any of the Big 4 professional North American team sports leagues to MMA and even the occasional golf event. As with the sport of hockey, I have always been somebody who's not only been interested in watching and competing but in truly understanding how the sports work and what makes successful teams/athletes succedd, as well as what makes them fail. I enjoy testing notions we've commonly accepted as fact in sports and seeing if there is any objective proof they exist, as evidenced by 2 of the first 3 pieces on this website being testing refereeing in both the NHL and UFC to see if a certain bias truly exists that had been accepted by the majority of fans and athletes as fact.
Daemon Hunt knows what it feels like to make the NHL. What he's still looking for is a permanent spot there. Weeks after discussing that distinction in a one-on-one interview, the 24-year-old defenceman is facing it again, this time with the Nashville Predators
The 24-year-old defenceman tells Past The Play he was surprised by his departure from Minnesota, but his underlying numbers suggest Nashville could be getting more than his point totals indicate.
The team that received the previous power play took the next penalty more often than expected. The deeper you look, the harder it becomes to dismiss hockey’s oldest officiating suspicion.
UFC challengers are supposed to win the same round the same way a champion does. When their performances look similar, the scorecards suggest they don't.
Carrier's first goal of the season was a late winner, and his projected top-line role offers a closer look at what Carolina wants from him.
Daemon Hunt knows what it feels like to make the NHL. What he's still looking for is a permanent spot there. Weeks after discussing that distinction in a one-on-one interview, the 24-year-old defenceman is facing it again, this time with the Nashville Predators
The 24-year-old defenceman tells Past The Play he was surprised by his departure from Minnesota, but his underlying numbers suggest Nashville could be getting more than his point totals indicate.
After leaving Brandon to chase an NHL career, White came home and found another side of the game.
The Sabres' win over Columbus offered a glimpse of a more balanced attack, with Power helping drive it from the blue line.
Minnesota's stars combined for seven points against San Jose, with the power play providing an early example of their connection.
Gauthier's franchise-record scoring streak and Anaheim's remarkable power play have turned the Ducks into one of hockey's most entertaining teams.
Trevor Connelly's late winner against Detroit showed why the Golden Knights' rookie is becoming more than a prospect for the future.
Ninety of Nikola Jokić's career triple-doubles were completed before the fourth quarter. Even that total alone would tie for seventh in NBA history.
Luka Dončić has passed Michael Jordan through eight games, but his changing shot profile is an even bigger story behind his remarkable scoring start.
The unbeaten cruiserweight moves up to face Deontay Wilder, seven inches of reach and one of boxing's most dangerous right hands.
MLB's proposed salary cap and floor could force 20 clubs to rethink payrolls as the offseason approaches a potential labour shutdown.
First-time 20-goal defencemen rarely repeat. Toronto’s bet depends on whether the process beneath Darren Raddysh’s breakout survives.
Plenty of NHL goalies have stayed good at 38. None of the cap-era workhorses studied arrived there after anything close to the season Bobrovsky just had.
Teams without a top-end scorer can still win. The last 20 NHL seasons show that depth only works when it creates an elite advantage somewhere.
Every division, every playoff round, the Stanley Cup and the major awards. No revisions once the season starts.
The Sabres' win over Columbus offered a glimpse of a more balanced attack, with Power helping drive it from the blue line.
Minnesota's stars combined for seven points against San Jose, with the power play providing an early example of their connection.
Gauthier's franchise-record scoring streak and Anaheim's remarkable power play have turned the Ducks into one of hockey's most entertaining teams.
Trevor Connelly's late winner against Detroit showed why the Golden Knights' rookie is becoming more than a prospect for the future.
Carrier's first goal of the season was a late winner, and his projected top-line role offers a closer look at what Carolina wants from him.
Ninety of Nikola Jokić's career triple-doubles were completed before the fourth quarter. Even that total alone would tie for seventh in NBA history.
Luka Dončić has passed Michael Jordan through eight games, but his changing shot profile is an even bigger story behind his remarkable scoring start.
The unbeaten cruiserweight moves up to face Deontay Wilder, seven inches of reach and one of boxing's most dangerous right hands.
MLB's proposed salary cap and floor could force 20 clubs to rethink payrolls as the offseason approaches a potential labour shutdown.
Daemon Hunt knows what it feels like to make the NHL. What he's still looking for is a permanent spot there. Weeks after discussing that distinction in a one-on-one interview, the 24-year-old defenceman is facing it again, this time with the Nashville Predators
The 24-year-old defenceman tells Past The Play he was surprised by his departure from Minnesota, but his underlying numbers suggest Nashville could be getting more than his point totals indicate.
The team that received the previous power play took the next penalty more often than expected. The deeper you look, the harder it becomes to dismiss hockey’s oldest officiating suspicion.
UFC challengers are supposed to win the same round the same way a champion does. When their performances look similar, the scorecards suggest they don't.
After leaving Brandon to chase an NHL career, White came home and found another side of the game.
First-time 20-goal defencemen rarely repeat. Toronto’s bet depends on whether the process beneath Darren Raddysh’s breakout survives.
Plenty of NHL goalies have stayed good at 38. None of the cap-era workhorses studied arrived there after anything close to the season Bobrovsky just had.
Teams without a top-end scorer can still win. The last 20 NHL seasons show that depth only works when it creates an elite advantage somewhere.
Every division, every playoff round, the Stanley Cup and the major awards. No revisions once the season starts.