The Civ Report

The Civ Report

Home
Podcast
Notes
Chat
Archive
Leaderboard
About
Hockey History, Part 1: The Lore Every Fan Should Know
New to hockey? Feeling nostalgic? While we wait for Heated Rivalry Season 2, let's look back at some iconic NHL moments that fans new and old can…
 • Sara Civian
5 Things To Care About In The Second Half of the NHL Season
It was a slow start to the 2025-26 season, but we've finally got some excitement on the horizon.
 • Sara Civian
Is "Parity" just Expansion Slop? And Five Other NHL Storylines I Invented to get Mad About
Five NHL storylines to watch in 2026 if you were the sibling that yelled "Quit hitting yourself!"
 • Sara Civian
Heated Rivalry Mailbag: Answering New Hockey Fans' Questions
How does the draft work? Why are they always bumping into each other? How do they know how to come on and off the ice?
 • Sara Civian
Which Atlantic Division teams are Actually Good?
When most teams are above .500, are any teams really above .500?
 • Sara Civian
One Song Lyric From 1993 For Each NHL Team
This was just as hard and stupid as you'd think.
 • Sara Civian
Should the NHL Abolish the Loser Point?
I called some of my favorite people from all over the league and asked them to weigh in on the No. 1 issue plaguing our time.
 • Sara Civian
Why Is ESPN+ Run By Two Children In A Trench Coat?
The NHL broadcasts on ESPN+ are getting unwatchable, and I almost can't take it anymore. Also, the five best things about the five worst teams.
 • Sara Civian
Penguins vs. Flyers Still Fun, Predators Invoking Existential Dread: The Vibe Report
Most NHL teams have finally hit 10 games. I wish I could go back in time and watch none of the Predators' 11.
 • Sara Civian
Blowing Up Your GMail with the NHL Vibe Report
The first vibe report of the season, Brad Marchand's emotional return to Boston, Smith and Celebrini's TikTok fame
 • Sara Civian
What Really Matters (And What Doesn't) One Week Into the NHL SZN
Taking a look at what matters -- and what doesn't -- from a particularly chaotic first week of the season.
 • Sara Civian
Hockey Is Back and Everything is Fine
The first thought that comes to mind for all 32 teams on this glorious opening day.
 • Sara Civian
Kaprizov, McDavid, McTavish, Oh My!
The NHL is in a contract negotiation liminal space with the cap rising and the new CBA approaching. Which superstar will blink first?
 • Sara Civian
9:12
Reacting to NHL Preseason Headlines
Plus, a fantasy league update.
 • Sara Civian
The Civ Report
The Civ Report
A group chat for people who miss hockey Twitter before everything got weird and bad. A newsletter for people who love hockey and don't suck.

The Civ Report

AboutArchiveSitemap
© 2026 Sara Civian · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture