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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

#NHLPeachy @NHL NHL Morning Skate – April 2, 2025

* The final month of the regular season opened with Alex Ovechkin moving within four goals of passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history as well as Vegas clinching a berth in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by virtue of Calgary’s regulation loss to Utah Hockey Club.  Click here to see Ovi talking to Peachy years ago!

* The Blues extended their winning streak to double digits and moved into the Western Conference’s first Wild Card spot, while the Canadiens stunned the Panthers to maintain their hold on a playoff position and the Blue Jackets kept pace.

* Ryan Leonard logged his first NHL game with Washington and fellow first-round pick Jimmy Snuggerud skated his League debut with St. Louis. Leonard played each of the last two seasons with Boston College and had several family members and teammates on hand at TD Garden – also in attendance was Capitals prospect Cole Hutson, whose brother, Lane, set a franchise record during the Canadiens’ thrilling comeback win.
(Peachy did plus/minus and faceoff stats for Jerry York as a Boston College student...before that, she did them as a kid with Hartford Whalers in the stands when they were injured and not playing and this is one early way she learned attention to detail.)
THE FINAL FOUR OF THE GR8 CHASE

Ryan Leonard was born eight months before Alex Ovechkin’s NHL debut in 2005 and on Tuesday got a first-hand look at The Gr8 Chase, which saw the countdown clocks across D.C. and in New York tick down to four goals for a new all-time NHL record after Ovechkin tallied No. 891 in Boston. The 39-year-old Ovechkin will get right back to it tonight at Lenovo Center in Carolina, where he was drafted first overall in 2004 and has the most goals of any visiting player (7 p.m. ET on TNT, Max, truTV, TVAS, MNMT, FDSNSO & Sportsnet+).
* Among the feats achieved when The Great Eight tallied his team-best 38th goal of the season: Ovechkin (416) overtook Gordie Howe (415) for the most goals after age 30 in NHL history; he surpassed Phil Esposito (240) and tied Wayne Gretzky (241) for the most first-period goals all-time; he tallied his 225th career goal versus an Original Six franchise to pass Gretzky and Brian Bellows (both 224) for the second most in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68) behind Brett Hull (260); and he added another donation to the V Foundation and Hockey Fights Cancer (which will be matched by Monumental Sports & Entertainment).

* Ovechkin owns goals-per-game rates of 0.66 this season and 0.60 in his career, with both putting him on pace to pass Gretzky (894) and complete The Gr8 Chase against the Islanders at UBS Arena on April 15 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+ and Sportsnet+). Click here for details on how to watch the balance of The Gr8 Chase – including the OviCast on both ESPN and TNT.

* #NHLStats has been tracking The Gr8 Chase with more than a dozen Stats Packs since 2019-20 focused on Ovechkin, with the latest one – THE GR8 CHASE: The Final Four – released shortly after goal 891 on Tuesday. Look for one after each game in which Ovi scores a goal through the record-breaking No. 895.
GOLDEN KNIGHTS CLINCH BERTH INTO STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Despite falling to the Oilers, the Golden Knights became the third Western Conference club to clinch a berth into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by virtue of Utah Hockey Club defeating the Flames in regulation.
* The Golden Knights, who are seeking their second Stanley Cup in three years, have secured a playoff appearance in seven of their first eight seasons – a feat only four other franchises have achieved: the Rangers (8), Oilers (8), Blues (7) and Nordiques (7).

* Vegas enters the postseason with the highest playoff game winning percentage in NHL history (.600) and the second-highest series winning percentage (.647).

BLUES RALLY LATE FOR 10TH STRAIGHT WIN, CLIMB TO HIGHEST RANK SINCE OCTOBER
Cam Fowler assisted on Jordan Kyrou’s tying goal with 29 seconds remaining in regulation and scored his first overtime goal in nearly six and a half years to cap the rally and extend the Blues’ winning streak to 10 games. St. Louis has surged up the standings since the 4 Nations Face-Off, climbing from eight points outside the bracket into Wild Card 1 – its highest rank since late October.

* St. Louis matched the second-longest win streak in franchise history and staged its longest since a club-record 11-game run in 2018-19 helped them surge up the standings late in the season en route to a Stanley Cup. Jordan Binnington captured nine of those 11 wins as a rookie during the run in 2018-19 and has six during the stretch this season – part of a League-best 11-2-0 record since claiming the championship at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Montreal, Columbus collect crucial wiNS in Wild Card race

Nick Suzuki and the Canadiens (35-30-9, 79 points) stunned the reigning Stanley Cup champions to maintain their hold on the Eastern Conference’s final Wild Card spot, while Kirill Marchenko scored a hat trick as the Blue Jackets (34-30-9, 77 points) kept pace:

* Suzuki pulled Montreal even at 19:51 of the third period and scored the winner just 29 seconds into extra time to record his fifth overtime goal of the season and tie the franchise record for most in a campaign, a mark set by Alex Galchenyuk (5 in 2016-17). Suzuki and other members of the Canadiens’ run to the 2021 Final look to clinch a postseason berth and help Montreal capture its NHL-record 24th Stanley Cup alongside several recent additions such as Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovský and Patrik Laine.


* Hutson had three assists to reach 57 on the campaign and pass Chris Chelios (55 in 1984-85) for the highest single-season total by a rookie defenseman in franchise history as well as the second most in NHL history behind Larry Murphy (60 in 1980-81). Hutson’s 62 points are the seventh most by a rookie blueliner in League history and the highest single-season total since Brian Leetch (71 in 1988-89).

* Marchenko (3-1—4) and Sean Monahan (2-2—4) both posted four-point games, with the former also scoring a hat trick, as the Blue Jackets netted eight goals – their highest-scoring contest of the season. With every hat trick this season, AstraZeneca will donate $3,000 to the Hockey Fights Cancer Fund of the V Foundation up to $300,000.
* Monahan recorded his eighth game with three-plus points in 2024-25 and tied Rick Nash (2x: 2007-08 & 2008-09) for the fourth most in a season by a Blue Jackets player. Monahan and Marchenko were two of four Columbus skaters with at least three points Tuesday (also Adam Fantilli & Kent Johnson), marking the third time in franchise history the club has had four or more players with at least that many in the same contest (also March 12, 2019 & Dec. 23, 2000).

* Zach Werenski (0-2—2) recorded his 20th multi-point game of 2024-25 and became just the fourth player in Blue Jackets history to record that many in a single season. In the process, Werenski (20-54—74 in 2024-25) surpassed Johnny Gaudreau (53 in 2022-23) for the fourth-most assists in a single season by a Blue Jackets player and matched Gaudreau (74 in 2022-23) for the fifth-most points in a single campaign.

KUCHEROV TAKES THE ART ROSS TROPHY RACE LEAD IN #NHLSTATS: LIVE UPDATES
The Tuesday edition of #NHLStats: Live Updates saw Nikita Kucherov collect a pair of assists and boost his season totals to 33-78—111 (70 GP) as he overtook Nathan MacKinnon (30-80—110 in 75 GP) for the lead in the Art Ross Trophy race. The Lightning forward also passed MacKinnon (13) for the third-most nine-game point streaks among active players, behind Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid (both w/ 17).


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DOUBLEHEADER ON TNT, ATLANTIC DIVISION CLASH HIGHLIGHT FIVE-GAME SLATE

A five-game Wednesday features a doubleheader on TNT (truTV), Max and TVA Sports involving the Capitals and Hurricanes as well as the Avalanche and Blackhawks, while the Panthers and Maple Leafs battle for supremacy in the Atlantic Division on Sportsnet.

* The Maple Leafs (45-25-4, 94 points) and Panthers (44-26-4, 92 points) face off tonight in the first of two meetings over an eight-day span that carries significant influence on postseason seeding in the Atlantic Division. Toronto can win the Atlantic Division for the first time since the current format was introduced in 2013-14 – the Maple Leafs have finished atop their division twice in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68), following 2020-21 (North Division) and 1999-00 (Northeast Division). Meanwhile, Florida will aim to win its division in two consecutive seasons for the first time.

* Cale Makar (28-57—85 in 75 GP) tied his career high for goals in a season Monday (also 28 in 2021-22) and now has his sights set on reaching the 30-goal mark. Makar can become the first defenseman since Mike Green (31 in 2008-09 w/ WSH) to score 30 goals in a campaign and just the ninth different blueliner in NHL history to accomplish the feat.

* The top two teams in the Metropolitan Division will battle when The Gr8 Chase continues Wednesday, the 10th anniversary of when Alex Ovechkin became the Capitals all-time goals leader (April 2, 2015). Ovechkin was drafted at the RBC Center in Raleigh, now Lenovo Center, on June 26, 2004, and scored his first career road goal (third career goal overall) against Rod Brind’Amour and the Hurricanes on Oct. 12, 2005.

* The Capitals captain has scored 31 road goals against Carolina – his most against a single franchise and the most by any player versus the Hurricanes/Whalers. Only two players have more goals at a road venue during the expansion era than Ovechkin has at Lenovo Center: Gretzky at Winnipeg Arena and Mario Lemieux at Madison Square Garden.


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#SensationalSalad @EJsLuncheonette #EJSLuncheonette Since 1992 A Peachy's Pick Since 2011 #1271ThirdAve #UpperEastSide

It's not who you know it's Whom You Know and we have known the talents behind EJ's for many years including years before Whom You Know ever existed.  Their salads are testament to their super American classic style.  There's a constant line out the door at EJ's. You might not see white tablecloths here but we can tell you the taste of the cuisine is all pinkies out.  EJ's has been a Peachy's Pick since 2011 and was last featured in Winter 2024.

The most exciting news is there's a new chef and we were delighted to work with Chef Ross Goldflam for the first time. His talent is the newest ray of sunshine that you'll see and these pictures unedited as always showcase why they are one of a few number of Peachy's Picks that has earned a feature in Sensational Salads.  We want to see more salads everywhere and started this column last year; we are even more inspired now with Mover and Shaker Kick Kennedy and her dad's leadership in eating right for the USA.

We began with the Power Greens Salad and chose to add salmon which was an extraordinary triumph in itself.  The pumpkin seeds and craisins were particularly laudable in this power mix of kale, romaine, spinach, corn, carrots, cucumber and tomato.  It comes with a lemon vinaigrette and EJ's knows of our preference for dressing on the side and they are hospitality perfection each and every time.  Obviously you can have your salad dressed if your little heart desires.
Caesar Salads are the one and only salad that Peachy ever wants dressed.  Crisp Romaine lettuce is the triumphant foundation for the Chicken Caesar Salad joined by sensational grilled chicken, parmesan cheese and herb baked croutons.  Of course these pictures are unedited and EJ's cuisine looks like this in person.  
Next, the Greek Chicken Salad of perfectly cubed Grilled Chicken, Feta Cheese, Stuffed Grape Leaf, Olives (we like the olives here; often Peachy does not like olives at lesser venues), Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion and Romaine Lettuce team up for winning goals in your stomach.  We hope you are getting excited for Ovi 8. Every component was so well-cut.
The Cobb Salad is a Classic deserving of your attention and note it usually comes with Blu Cheese however we asked for no Blu Cheese because it is not for Peachy anywhere.  Again, the Grilled Chicken is beyond spectacular and is joined in a perfect symphony of Avocado, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion and Mixed Greens culminating in outstanding flavor.
Having a cheeseburger on your salad is truly the best of both worlds!
You can have it all in life at EJ's.
Say ENCHANTE to the Salad Burger which was our FAVORITE.
The half pound Angus Burger was perfectly medium rare as we ordered.
You could also have a Turkey Burger or a Veggie Burger.
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion all sing backup in nutritious fashion.
In addition to the total quality, we applaud the quantity also of ten salads we currently count on the menu.  The Orange Juice is also fantastic!
More Peachy's Picks should be like EJ's and have ten salads on their menu of such spectacular quality.
EJ's continues to be Highly Recommended.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL The NHL and Rogers Announce Monumental 12-Year National Media Rights Deal

Renews highly coveted and valuable hockey rights long term; Will deliver more national games and fewer blackouts to hockey fans; Rogers is proud to remain the home of NHL hockey
 Rogers Communications and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a 12-year agreement for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season. The $11 billion CDN agreement starts in 2026-27 following the conclusion of the current landmark 12-year deal, extending the strategic partnership to over two decades.

“The NHL has been a terrific partner for over a decade, and we’re proud to continue our partnership and bring more great fan experiences and best-in-class broadcasts to Canadians,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. “Hockey is Canada’s game and we’re proud to be the home of hockey. “Sports are core to our company, and these rights are the most valuable sports rights in Canada.”

“For more than a decade, Rogers has done an incredible job of conveying what NHL hockey, our players and our teams mean to hockey fans and their communities from coast to coast to coast,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. “We’re thrilled to continue our landmark partnership for an additional 12 years. The NHL and Rogers have a shared commitment to best serving Canadian fans and the unmatched passion that they have for our game, and we are particularly excited that through this agreement, we’ll bring more live games to more fans across Canada.”

Under the new agreement, fans will have access to more live national games than ever before and fewer regional blackouts. Other highlights include: National rights across all platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming, for all national regular season games, in all languages.
National rights to all playoff games, the Stanley Cup Final and all special events, and tentpole events, in all languages.
Out-of-market rights for all regional games.
The exclusive category sponsor for the NHL and all NHL tentpole events held in Canada.

The agreement allows for the possibility of strategic sub-licensing for a subset of these rights, including national French-language and a single-night exclusive national package.

“Hockey is part of the fabric of Canadian culture and our long-term relationship with the NHL helped make Sportsnet Canada’s #1 sports media brand,” said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports & Media. “Canadians overwhelmingly choose Sportsnet, and we are investing in this partnership, so fans have access to more games, more content and more choice from their favourite teams across the league.”

This agreement is expected to be accretive to Rogers shareholders and continue to drive profitability for Rogers Sports & Media from the outset. The financial terms are comprised of escalating annual payments that will total $11 billion paid to the NHL over the 12-year term.

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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include “forward‐looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking information”). Rogers cautions that forward‐looking information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward‑looking information. A comprehensive discussion of risks associated with forward‑looking information can be found in Rogers’ public reports and filings, including the risks outlined in the section entitled “Risks and Uncertainties Affecting our Business” in its management’s discussion and analysis of its audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024, which are available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and are also available at www.sec.gov. Rogers is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Rogers Communications Inc.
Rogers is Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com.

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#NewYorkNotes #WashingtonDCPeachy @RecordingAcad Seven-Time GRAMMY Winner Randy Travis And U.S. Representatives Linda Sánchez And Ron Estes To Be Honored During Music’s Biggest Week In Washington, D.C.

RECORDING ACADEMY®’S Annual GRAMMYS ON THE HILL® Returns to the Nation’s Capital April 8-10 with Awards Ceremony, Advocacy Day AND Future ForuM

Hosted by the Recording Academy®, music’s biggest week in Washington, D.C. returns April 8-10, uniting congressional leaders and music makers to champion creators’ rights and honor those who have helped shape a better future for music. The annual GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards will kick off the week, honoring seven-time GRAMMY® winner Randy Travis and United States Representatives Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Ron Estes (R-KS) for their commitment to advancing pro-music policy. On April 9, the Academy’s annual GRAMMYs on the Hill® Advocacy Day will bring together GRAMMY winners and nominees, along with other esteemed industry leaders, for meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss critical music policy issues. The week of music advocacy culminates with the Academy’s second annual GRAMMYs on the Hill Future Forum, a conference exploring critical issues impacting the music community. A detailed schedule of events is below:

Tuesday, April 8 – GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards
The GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards will celebrate Travis and United States Representatives Sánchez and Estes for their contributions to strengthening the music ecosystem and championing creators’ rights. GRAMMY-nominated and GRAMMY-winning artists, songwriters, and producers will join music industry leaders and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., for an evening dedicated to celebrating music advocacy.

Wednesday, April 9 – GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day
Dozens of GRAMMY-nominated and GRAMMY-winning artists, songwriters and producers will join the Recording Academy on Capitol Hill for a grassroots day of advocacy. Music makers in attendance will meet with members of Congress to advocate for the key legislative priorities impacting music creators, including:Promoting new music through essential tax relief to independent artists and songwriters, enabling them to deduct 100% of production costs—up to $150,000—upfront, rather than over multiple years, through the bipartisan Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act.
Protecting creators’ image, likeness and voice from unauthorized creation and use of digital replicas through the NO FAKES Act.
Preserving continued federal support for the arts and cultural institutions that enrich and strengthen the cultural fabric of America.Thursday, April 10 – GRAMMYs on the Hill Future Forum
The GRAMMYs on the Hill Future Forum will explore how we can help build up music communities both locally and globally. Compelling conversations will focus on the work state and local stakeholders are doing to develop and sustain music economies as well as the challenges and opportunities facing new emerging music markets around the world.

“GRAMMYs on the Hill plays a pivotal role in improving the lives of music creators, and we’re thrilled to see it evolve into a full week of advocacy, celebration and learning,” said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. “I’m excited to bring our music community and policymakers together in Washington—not just to celebrate the changemakers fighting for creators’ rights, but to unite and take action to improve the livelihoods of music people across the country.”

Since its inception, GRAMMYs on the Hill has honored dozens of award-winning artists, including 16-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, seven-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer, 13-time GRAMMY winner Pharrell Williams, nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow, and more. The annual event has also recognized influential congressional leaders, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and former Speakers of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and many others. GRAMMYs on the Hill has led to several major legislative victories for the music industry, including the landmark Music Modernization Act in 2018 and more recently the PEACE Through Music Diplomacy Act in 2022.

Travis, a seven-time GRAMMY winner, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, and multiplatinum country artist, is being recognized for his work championing fair compensation and protections for artists in the evolving digital age. In 2024, he testified on Capitol Hill in support of the American Music Fairness Act, which aims to ensure artists are fairly compensated when their songs air on AM/FM radio. He is also committed to promoting the ethical use of AI, ensuring it serves as a tool to empower and protect the creative integrity of artists.

Representatives Sánchez and Estes are being honored for their leadership in championing policies that empower and protect musicians. Together, they re-introduced the HITS Act in Congress in January 2025 to advance crucial tax reforms to ensure independent music creators can thrive. More about Rep. Sánchez can be found here, and more about Rep. Estes can be found here .

Year-round, the Recording Academy’s Washington, D.C.-based Advocacy team mobilizes Academy members and music professionals from across the country to present a powerful lobbying force that fights for music creators’ rights at the local, state and federal levels. In 2024, the Academy helped pass five pro-music laws, supported 20 state and federal bills, and rallied more than 3,500 members to engage in music advocacy efforts across the country. To read more about the Academy’s advocacy impact in 2024, visit grammy.com/impact.

Honoree Quotes:
“At this point in my life, I am fully focused on living and giving back,” said Travis. “I’ve been part of the music community my whole life, professionally for 40 years. I am passionate about advocating to keep music an honest pursuit of art and human expression. While I remain excited about new, cutting-edge technologies, we must protect, and fairly compensate, the creative minds that give us the music—and art—that feeds our souls.”

“When differences too often separate us, music remains a powerful force that unites us,” said Rep. Sánchez. “GRAMMYs on the Hill is a testament to that power, and I’m deeply honored to be recognized for our efforts to pass the HITS Act. This legislation empowers creators to reinvest in their craft, free from the financial burden of delayed tax deductions, ensuring they can continue making the music that brings us all together.”

“It is a true honor to receive an award from the Recording Academy, especially since my greatest contribution to music is as a listener and not as a music creator,” said Rep. Estes. “I’ve seen and heard firsthand the dedication, productivity, and talent embodied in music creators, including musicians, songwriters, sound techs, studio managers, and more. Music crosses political divides, and I’ve been pleased to partner with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to provide fair tax treatment to artists and creators with the bipartisan HITS Act.”

about the recording academy
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares® , and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards® — music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

For more information about the GRAMMY Awards and the Recording Academy, please visit GRAMMY.com and RecordingAcademy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on X, “like” Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy’s social communities on Instagram , YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. For media assets, please visit the Recording Academy’s Press Room.

ABOUT RANDY TRAVIS
With lifetime sales exceeding 23 million, Randy Travis is one of the most successful multi-genre artists of all time and a 2016 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986, his accolades include seven GRAMMY Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, seven Music City News Awards, eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association, and five Country Music Association Awards. Three of his performances earned CMA Song of the Year honors: “On the Other Hand” (1986), “Forever and Ever, Amen” (1987), and “Three Wooden Crosses” (2002). To date, he has earned 23 No. 1 singles, 31 Top 10 hits, and more than 40 appearances in feature films and television shows. His discography includes four Gold albums, four Platinum albums, one Double Platinum album, one Triple Platinum album, and one Quintuple Platinum album.

In 1992, Travis was recognized by the USO for his support and dedication to U.S. troops, including five USO tours, and received the Bob Hope Entertainment Award. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004 and is celebrated on Nashville's Music City Walk of Fame. Since suffering a near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis—through the support of his wife, Mary, and rigorous physical therapy—has made remarkable strides in recovery, including improvements in speaking, walking, and singing. In 2019, he released his critically acclaimed memoir Forever and Ever, Amen, co-authored with Ken Abraham. In 2021, CMT named Travis the CMT Artist of a Lifetime. In 2022, he released his award-winning documentary More Life, which garnered six Telly Awards.

In May 2024, with the assistance of cutting-edge AI technologies, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released “Where That Came From,” marking his first new recording in over a decade and showcasing his signature vocals. The single debuted at No. 45 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart and was met with enthusiastic praise from fans and country radio. The release also sparked a new chapter of advocacy, as Travis and his wife began working to promote creators’ rights in Washington D.C. and across the nation, championing fair compensation and protections for artists in the evolving digital age. For more information, visit RandyTravis.com.

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#InauguralReview #KeukaWineBarandKitchen by #OlgaSakhno and #OllieSakhno Since January 2025 #435East 86thStreet #UpperEastSide

In fact, the very first time we rang them up, Olga answered!  This is what we are looking for: owners that are proactive and there in person and that take firsthand pride in their business.  It is beyond us when restaurants here open today without even a phone number: this is not hospitality to us. Keuka Wine Bar and Kitchen is their first Manhattan restaurant and they spent from January 2024 to January 2025 renovating the space where they have 36 inside seats.
We began with The Beet of New York and just like the Go-go's, they've got the beat.  
Roasted beets are nested in baby spinach and is topped with caramelized nuts.
For everyone that orders it normally, it is also topped with goat cheese.
However, they are reading and we asked if we might have it with another cheese instead.
For salads here, there are three protein choices: grilled chicken, grilled portobello mushroom and grilled chorizo.
We asked for the mushroom option and for the balsamic dressing on the side (as always).
Above is is presented standalone, and below is the Portobello application by Peachy Deegan.
Note that after sixteen years of doing this, it is much harder to earn an initial review than it was in the beginning and we like the attention to detail we see here in the food preparation.
Some places argue with you when you want to modify a menu in any way.
They are nice here and accommodating with stellar hospitality.
Even better was the Arugula Salad with shaved parmesan which was excellent.
We asked for Grilled Chicken to be added to it and we must say it is the among the best Grilled Chicken we have had anywhere on salad: it was just the right warm temperature without being too hot or too cold and the chicken quality was also great.  They listened and put the dressing on the side.
The water was pleasantly presented and our glass was never empty because they are smart and give you a carafe of water.  This doesn't happen everywhere.
There are eight appetizer choices and we chose the Baby Lobster Tails which ravished our palate wonderfully.  They are uniquely served escargot style and baked with parsley butter and sprinkled with Sartori grated cheese.  

Their flatbreads are superb.  We liked the "Howard Beach" best above: Prosciutto, Artichoke Hearts, Basil Pesto (no nuts), Mozzarella and Arugula.  This was truly outstanding and our favorite edible of the visit with all ingredients in perfect proportion yielding superstar flavor.
Master and Margarita, below, is exactly what you would expect from Marinara, Mozzarella and Fresh Basil and was a solid performance.
Summer on the Bay was our second favorite edible: Pasta of the week joins Super Lump Crabmeat and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes in a light, creamy lemon sauce with a surprising zip that accentuates without being overly dominating.  If you are carnivorous, opt for Braised Short Rib which would be perfection on a day like today when it is ridiculously 30somethingF degrees in April!  Slowly braised boneless beef rib is a triumph with baby carrots, pearl onions, shiitake over gemelli.
Note that one side of the menu is food and the other side is wine, divided equally among white and red with a worldwide showing.  Classic and Unusual are differentiated for both grape colors and red also has a section labeled Interesting.  We asked what is the difference between Unusual and Interesting because you know they are getting just the tip of the iceberg of Peachy questions on the very first visit.
Interesting is Known.
Unusual is Unknown.
Red indicates new arrivals.
Blue indicates products from New York State.
Go discover for yourself.


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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

#NHLPeachy #Gr8Chase @NHL #NHLStats Where to Watch Alex Ovechkin's "Gr8 Chase" for the NHL All-Time Goals Record


 As Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin competes in his 20th NHL season, he continues “THE GR8 CHASE” toward a once unimaginable feat: breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in League history. Ovechkin netted career goal No. 890 on Sunday and sits four goals behind Gretzky (894), and five goals shy of breaking the all-time goals record. The National Hockey League reminds fans where to watch upcoming Washington Capitals games.


* In the U.S., national Capitals games are available on ABC, ESPN, TNT and truTV. Out-of-market fans also can watch most games on ESPN+ with a subscription.

* In Canada, national Capitals games are available on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. Prime Members also can tune in to “NHL Coast to Coast” on Thursdays to witness every Ovechkin moment as it happens.

ESPN and TNT Sports will also separately produce and present OviCast, an alternate presentation for all remaining ESPN-produced and TNT-produced regular season Capitals games. Each OviCast will feature an isolated camera on Ovechkin in addition to Ovi’s record-breaking stats and information, alongside the traditional game feed.

Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of the season on Sunday – tied for the sixth most in the NHL. He has a goals-per-game rate of 0.65 this season, which puts him on pace to pass Gretzky and complete The Gr8 Chase against the Islanders at UBS Arena on April 15 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN). Ovechkin’s career average of 0.60 also has him tracking to break the record on the last day of the regular season at Pittsburgh on April 17 (7 p.m. ET on ESPN and SN).

While creating a legacy on the ice, Ovechkin also is dedicated to leaving a lasting impact on childhood cancer research. From March 5, 2025, through the remainder of his career, Ovechkin will personally donate to pediatric cancer research for each goal he scores and his donations will be matched by Monumental Sports & Entertainment! Click here to help make The Gr8 Chase mean even more by joining Ovi in donating to pediatric cancer research – 100% of funds raised go to lifesaving childhood cancer research through the V Foundation and Hockey Fights Cancer.

Quick Links:

* Microsite: NHL.com/Gr8Chase

* Milestone Tracker: Most Goals, Career



* #NHLStats: “THE GR8 CHASE”

* #NHLStats: “Live Updates”

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#MovietimeInManhattan @WBD COMPANION The Sci-Fi Thriller Film from director Drew Hancock Debuts on Digital on February 18 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD Arrive on April 1 2025

New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story… “Companion,” will debut Digitally at home on February 18.

Written and directed by Drew Hancock (“My Dead Ex,” “Suburgatory”), “Companion” stars Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” “The Boogeyman”), Jack Quaid (“The Boys,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), Lukas Gage (“Smile 2,” “Dead Boy Detectives”), Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever,” “It Lives Inside”), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “Blue Beetle”) and Rupert Friend (“High Desert,” “Asteroid City”).

The film is produced by the filmmakers behind “Barbarian”—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.

On February 18, “Companion” will be available Digitally at home on participating digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and more.

On April 1, “Companion” will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. “Companion” will also continue to be available in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

DIGITAL, 4K, & BLU-RAY ELEMENTS

“Companion” Digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: I Feel, Therefore I Am –Could a robot have more humanity than a human? Delve into the complex relationships at the heart of “Companion” with Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher.
Love, Eli –Harvey Guillén and Lukas Gage explore the fun, lighthearted relationship of Patrick and Eli. Explore their supposed first encounter at a costume party and how that develops into a unique love.AI Horror -Director Drew Hancock breaks down the fusion of slasher and sci-fi elements in “Companion” and how this is the perfect recipe for the wild and unexpected horrors humans can inflict upon AI.

BASICS

Digital: February 18

4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: April 1

4K Languages: Czech, English, French - Canadian, French - Parisian, German, Italian, Polish, Castilian Spanish, Latin Spanish,

4K Subtitles: Finnish, French - Canadian, French - Parisian, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Slovakian, Castilian Spanish, Latin Spanish, Swedish, English, Cantonese, Chinese - Complex, Czech, Danish, Dutch

BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, French - Canadian

BD Subtitles: Latin Spanish, French - Parisian, French - Canadian, English

DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, French - Canadian

DVD Subtitles: Latin Spanish, Korean, Japanese, French - Parisian, French - Canadian, English, Chinese - Complex, Cantonese

Running Time: 97 minutes

Rating: R for strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.

DVD: DLBY/DGTL

4K UHD and Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

About “Companion”

New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story…

Written and directed by Drew Hancock (“My Dead Ex,” “Suburgatory”), “Companion” stars Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” “The Boogeyman”), Jack Quaid (“The Boys,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), Lukas Gage (“Smile 2,” “Dead Boy Detectives”), Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever,” “It Lives Inside”), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “Blue Beetle”) and Rupert Friend (“High Desert,” “Asteroid City”). The film is produced by the filmmakers behind “Barbarian”—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.

The cinematographer is Eli Born (“The Boogeyman,” “Hellraiser”). The production designer is Scott Kuzio (“Dumb Money,” the “Fear Street” trilogy). The editors are Brett W. Bachman (“The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Pig”) and Josh Ethier (“Don’t Move,” “Orphan: First Kill”). The costume designer is Vanessa Porter (“The Toxic Avenger,” “Archive 81”). The composer is Hrishikesh Hirway (“Song Exploder,” “Everything Sucks!”). The music supervisor is Rob Lowry (“Do Revenge,” “Miracle Workers”). The casting is by Nancy Nayor (“Saw X,” “Barbarian”).

New Line Cinema presents A Boulderlight Pictures Production, In Association With Vertigo Entertainment/Subconscious: “Companion.” The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.



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