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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/09/2026

If you’re wondering what jersey I wore tonight, remember that I, too, am a #GoodLongIandBoy

Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/09/2026

Re deleted tweet if anyone saw it: I’ve had a few adult beverages and can’t read well. Better than Brady Tkachuk, but still

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/09/2026

Happy banner raising day! The Workrate Hockey newsletter has risen from the dead, where we talk about Alexander Nikishin, talk people off the ledge regarding Nadeau and Under Sorum, and a Steve Austin ECW reference. Subscribe and stuff. workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey #70 - September 29, 2026

Happy Banner Raising Day!

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 17/08/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter came out on Friday. I forgot to tell you, mainly because we’re scraping from the bottom of the barrel for content. Noah Philp! Patrick Swayze! Dragging the Florida Panthers! Subscribe for free! workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey #69 - August 14, 2026

Nice.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 17/08/2026

Well, sure. Sardarian was drafted out of Russia (not the NCAA) in 2021, so his rights don’t expire until he turns 27 (he’s currently 23). Release says he’ll report to AHL Chicago but he doesn’t currently have a contract - not that he needs an NHL one to play for the Wolves.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 07/08/2026

Oh boy. Anyone got Tom Dundon’s whereabouts on Wednesday? Because this looks sad.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 07/08/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter is out. The Canes aren’t doing anything, so let’s talk about former Canes. Plus, a Song of the Day that takes up half the newsletter! Subscribe for free, because the AI can’t have my #content. workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey #68 - August 7, 2026

Its gotten to the point we're talking about other teams' signings.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 06/08/2026

I wondered why the Penguins would be giving a Victor Rask-ass contract to Ville Koivunen, but then I remembered

A clip from Google that reads:

What does Ron Francis do now?

Ron Francis serves as the Special Advisor of Hockey Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, assisting the front office with strategic planning and roster construction. He took this role in
June 2026 after stepping down as the President of Hockey Operations for the Seattle Kraken. ®
Current Role & Responsibilities
• Rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins front office under President of Hockey Operations and GM Kyle Dubas.
• Provides strategic planning and expertise on roster building and internal processes.
• Consults during major events like the NHL Draft.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 05/08/2026

RIP Carolina Hurricanes Discover card Cause of death: Capital One

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 04/08/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter is out! We talk Sasha, vacuums, the McDonalds Dollar Menu, uninspired Twitter accounts, virtual museums, and Kids Incorporated. It’s been a slow offseason. Subscribe for free! workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey #67 - August 4, 2026

In which the grumpy old newsletter writer yells at clouds.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 01/08/2026

I’m old enough to remember when this was actually worth a damn

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 01/08/2026

Post office really needs a “grown folks who know what they’re doing” express line and dedicate everything else to the people holding a stack of papers, a cantaloupe, and a crushed Amazon box who “just want to get this to Arizona”

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/07/2026

imagine paying money for this

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/07/2026

When you’re a kid you think you’re going to do something when you grow up that will be exciting or change the world then you do grow up and find out work is a 10 email chain of people going back and forth over who will fill out a four field online form

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/07/2026

If you think the slop I put out for my newsletter is written by AI because I use em dashes you have a very bad understanding of AI. AI wishes it could generate the segues, tangents, obscure references, & rambling that forgets the main point of the paragraph that years of mental illness have produced

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 28/07/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter came out this morning. We talk about backup backup goaltenders, whether being a #3 NHL goalie is better than being the #1 goalie overseas, and holy crap - has it been a year of these already? Subscribe for free or something. workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey #66 - July 28, 2026

We're talking goalie depth? Man, it must be late July.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 21/07/2026

Part 2 of the Workrate Hockey Newsletter hit inboxes today. In it, we talk about an inactive offseason, favorite Canes moments, and a big ol’ rabbit hole featuring the Four Pillars of Heaven, the Muta Scale, and more. Subscribe for free! workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey - July 21, 2026

Mailbag Part 2 - Mailbag Boogaloo

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 17/07/2026

Part 1(!) of the Workrate Hockey Newsletter - mailbag edition is out. Canes as Simpsons characters, overrated and misunderstood hockey stats, goalies are voodoo, Jakub Nakladal, queso, and drunk ass Casino Night Jiri Tlusty. Subscribe for free! workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey - July 17, 2026

You wrote questions. I wrote (some) answers.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 16/07/2026

Last call for the mailbag - it’s going out tomorrow, and it’s looking like not much hockey talk in it…

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 14/07/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter is out and it’s nothing special. No, really, not a damn thing is happening, so I’m calling on y’all for a mailbag, or else the next issue’s just going to be about mid-90s AJPW and the Four Pillars of Heaven. workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey - July 14, 2026

So it's come to this (again).

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 10/07/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter is out. I talk about engraving the Cup because that’s the only way I’ll ever be accepted by the Canadian media. Also the Song of the Day is back and it’s the song you couldn’t escape in the late 90s. Subscribe for free! workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey - July 10, 2026

You're allowed one joke about the names on the Stanley Cup. After that, you're just a hack.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 07/07/2026

The Workrate Hockey Newsletter is out! In this issue, I talk about offer sheets, Sasha Nikishin being unable to sign one (this season), what a reasonable number might be to sign him at, and just overall online courtesy. workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey - July 7, 2026

Please let this whole newsletter not be about Zach Sawchenko

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 07/07/2026

Eventually I will make my way to @quailridgebooks.bsky.social to pick up Cory’s book but I have to remember to do it first and that may be a hopeless endeavor

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Richard @sirlariato.northsky.social · 07/07/2026

Please enjoy this clip of possibly the greatest finish to any match ever. Florida Brothers forever!! #DragonGate 🤼

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 06/07/2026

Explaining a wrestler named El Grande Americano cheering on the Mexican national soccer team to someone not knowledgeable with the current WWE product might literally break a mind

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 06/07/2026

Me: wtf am I going to write for the newsletter tuesday subscriber (and friend): i’d love to know why nikishin isn’t eligible for an offersheet twitter rando: THIS IS THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION ARENT I THE SMARTEST BOY Me:

static.klipy.com

Wtf

Alt: David Schitt saying “what the actual fuck?”

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 06/07/2026

Fun fact: Seeley filing for arbitration means that the Canes will have a second 48h buyout window that begins on the third day after a player's salary arbitration case is settled or awarded. This buyout window is only for players making $4mil or more. No reason I’m sharing this. 👀

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 05/07/2026

Pets are family, and Michelle is good people. Help if you can, and/or spread the word.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 04/07/2026

Sawchenko was signed by the Canes a few seasons ago, where he was one of the two AHL goaltenders on a Chicago Wolves team whose leading scorer was Malte Strömwall. We don’t talk about that team.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 04/07/2026

A reminder that today is the only day drinking these things is acceptable

A bottle of Smirnoff Ice Red, White, & Berry, colored like Windex. Also my out-of-focus feet

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 03/07/2026

I too am willing to sign an offer sheet

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 02/07/2026

It’s funny that I held off my newsletter until Friday so I could talk about the Canes moves during FA, and the majority of my newsletter tomorrow is essentially going to be a review of the Ninja Slushi

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 01/07/2026

I think that’s what I’m going to name it

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 01/07/2026

On the first day of the NHL year and free agency day, I have received this in exchange for financial considerations.

A box for a Ninja Slushi on a kitchen island table.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 01/07/2026

I mean, you kind of understand why Nikishin would be asking for crazy monkeyballs money if his agent is seeing that. (Contract reported by LeBrun/Dreger)

JFresh tweet with a chart and the text: Bowen Byram, extended 6x$12.5M by CHI, is an offensive defenceman with a roving, aggressive game built on carrying the puck up-ice and activating in the o-zone. Great shot and ability to create for himself, but a fair question how much he can legitimately drive play.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 30/06/2026

I love this trade because it makes absolutely no fucking sense and it’s going to drive “smart fans” absolutely nuts.

Walt Ruff tweet reading: The #Canes have reacquired the rights to defenseman Kyle Masters from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward
Noah Philp.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/06/2026

Any of those four could still re-sign with the Canes, but they can sign elsewhere as well. I love Fensore but figured his days were numbered when he had a bad game at the NHL level and Rod never trusted him again. None of these are surprising though.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 29/06/2026

I am using credit card benefits to take a minor staycation with my wife at the best possible place in the Triangle so I will not be laying attention to the rumor apps so someone ping me if something happens in the NHL where I should care

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 28/06/2026

Fun thing about this - of course you say this if you’re still trying to shop Kotkaniemi on the open market. Trade value turns to next to zero if teams think he’s going to be available July 1. If you say “fuck it, we’re keeping him, unless *you* want him”, value still exists, and there *is* value.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 27/06/2026

Potentially signing John Carlson just to troll the Caps is some inspired work by Tulsky, not gonna lie.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 27/06/2026

Welcome to Day 2, where the Hurricanes will: - make at least 2 more trade downs (inc. one of their 2nds) to get more picks - will use the kept 2nd to draft a non-North American player considered a “reach” - will draft a guy in the 5th everyone forgot who is somehow ranked top 25

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Sean @cackalackdev.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"Cross, himself, has stated that he was tripping on acid when he wrote "Ride Like The Wind", his gangsta anthem he wrote between songs about sailboats and getting stuck between the moon and New York City." the things you learn by reading @mrworkrate.com

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 26/06/2026

Today’s Workrate Hockey Newsletter hit subscribers inboxes this morning. In it, we talk about the silly season, why the Canes getting Connor Hellebuyck makes perfect sense and no sense at the same time, and the Song of the Day is back! Subscribe for free! workrate-hockey.ghost.io/workrate-hoc...

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Workrate Hockey - June 26, 2026

Is your favorite player getting traded? No, because you guys are friends and the Canes wouldn't do that.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 25/06/2026

Every hometown's got the ominous megastructure, what's yours'?

A photo of “The Big Duck”, currently in Flanders, New York. The Big Duck is a 20-foot (6.1 m) tall ferrocement building in the shape of a duck: a canonical example of novelty architecture. Built in 1931 in Riverhead, New York, United States, it was moved several times to various locations on eastern Long Island, ending up in Flanders in 2007. Well-known for its distinctive appearance, this structure inspired the word duck as a common term in academic literature used to refer to buildings shaped like everyday objects or describe excessive ornamentation used in graphical presentations of data.

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Tom Edwards @mrworkrate.com · 24/06/2026

Fedor Svechkov is the Homsar to Andrei Svechnikov’s Homestar Runner If you understand that reference, either your parents are really cool or make sure you schedule a colonoscopy

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