Total Eclipse of the Splash

 

Most players are back in camp, the Blackhawks named Connor Bedard a captain today, so that is exciting. Preseason games start in 10 days, which is why the fan fest is coming up in Vancouver. What I want to tell you though, is that most of the United States, and even the parts of Canada where people live is still very pleasant outside. Just wait a little while until you start setting fantasy rosters and go outside, is what I'm saying. 

Tweet of the Moment

 

Home sweet home! 🏡 pic.twitter.com/BPDOZwMZPA

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 28, 2023

There was always some criticism of bloggers initially for speaking without access on sports and the culture, so eventually, some bloggers became more assertive and staked out a place in the media, started getting access and building their reputation. It's not something I aspired to, and have never attained, which is fine for me, especially as there was a time that people had assumed I had access, and there was an extra layer of oversight and ultimately criticism that I just don't need in my life. As social media has expanded, so too has the marketing and social media teams of clubs. Instead of fans talking about their team and reflecting the positives and achievements as bloggers, there are now team employees, with direct access to the teams presenting some of the non-news content from teams. They cut out the middle man, and now these employees have ACCESS. It's with that lens of privelege and dedication that we can find out htat so many Vancouver Canucks really like homestands, because the best part of being at home is being at home. Wow.