Phyllis Kessel

By trying to stay out of politics, the Pittsburgh Penguins made an even stronger political statement.

Thoughts on representation in hockey, who gets to speak on ESPN, and integrating locker rooms

Glass cliffs, bad report cards, and everyday sexism in this week’s links

On institutional discrimination in sport.

Tespectability, transphobia, and Obamacare in sports.

On sticking to sports, a changing landscape, and things worth reading this week.

All signs are indicating that Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk has been abused by his partner. Why is this not being taken seriously?

When prosecutors decided not to charge Patrick Kane following this summer's sexual assault allegations, it was not carte blanche to write puff pieces about his heroic ability to overcome obstacles in the form of a scoring streak. Here's why.

Let's distract ourselves with puppies.

At least it's Friday.

There's power in "I believe you."

There must be something to talk about in August! Let's find it.

Tune in to find out!

With so many new faces here at Pension Plan Puppets, we're going to use the off-season to introduce ourselves.

Come discuss Hayley Wickenheiser's announcement with us!

What if we talked about NHL players the way the media talks about female athletes?

Allow us to provide you with a soundtrack for your heartbreak.

A huge thank you to @GrinWithGuilt and @mutatio42 (Gunnar Carlsson) for their helpful comments and edits on earlier drafts of the article. Thank you for being generous with your time and your wonderful brains (that sounded much more zombie-like than I'd hoped). As someone who writes about hockey

After a busy weekend there is no shortage of discussion topics.

A weekend filled with draft thrills isn't over yet!

Passing the time until draft day

Editor's Note: She's too humble to admit it, but this piece came after a lot (and I don't use that term lightly) of people requested she synthesize her paper. We're lucky to have her. And yes, it is relevant to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans.

For the third time in NHL history, both conferences are heading to a game 7 in the leadup to the Stanley Cup Final.

BABS. ALL. DAY.

All aboard the Game 7 hype train! Next stop, Madison Square Garden!