Ian Drysdale

Trying, but tough to be apolitical. Leading a hockey family where the goalies rule.

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Only got to see half of @qotsa set in Edmonton cuz of stupid long lines just to get, but the half I saw was f**kin awesome. Please come back soon.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Jonathan Haidt dropped a pretty blunt warning about giving young kids iPads or phones.

He says we’ve all discovered how incredibly effective they are as pacifiers — they work almost instantly. But that’s exactly the problem.

40% of American two-year-olds already have their own iPad. Once a child gets used to constant stimulation, they basically never learn how to be bored. The moment they have even 30 seconds of downtime, they start screaming for the device.

Haidt’s advice is straightforward: If you haven’t started, don’t. If you already have, take it away. It might take 3–4 weeks for the brain to readjust, but it’s worth it.

He’s even hearing stories of preschoolers crying at drop-off — not because mom is leaving, but because the iPad is staying in the car.

It’s a sobering reminder of how quickly these devices rewire young brains and create real addiction patterns.

Have you noticed this with kids in your life, or are you trying to hold the line on screens with little ones?

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

This SNL - World Cup Draw Skit is absolute comic gold. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup2026draw

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

My first @NHL hero and the pose that inspired my love for the position. #RIP29 @CanadiensMTL .

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

The stage is set. Congratulations to the 2025 Warburg School Graduating Class. @warburgschool @BlackGldSchools

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

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@nielsonTSN1260 @JasonGregor @TSNRyanRishaug

[Scouting The Refs @ScoutingTheRefs]

Ref Records: The Florida Panthers have gone 14-0-1 in their last 15 games under ref Dan O'Rourke, including 5-0 in the playoffs. The Oilers are 0-5 this postseason when O'Rourke is working. Tonight's crew:
https://t.co/jgR2AcIQgy
#EDM #FLA #EDMvsFLA #LetsGoOilers #TimeToHunt

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Calm before the storm. #WarburgGRAD2024 @warburgschool @BlackGldSchools

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Throw this out there again. @ReidWilkins @elks_herd94277 @Dave_CHED

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Hear me out @GoElks. Next home game - $20000 random draw for a fan in attendance if Elks win breaking the home losing streak. Add $5000 for each subsequent loss. Bums in seats?? @victorcui @matthewiwanyk @JasonGregor @nielsonTSN1260

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

@ReidWilkins Maybe he is trying to get fired?

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

@GoElks offence is so BORING. Do they even have a trick play in their playbook? What’s the worst that can happen? Please give Tre Ford a chance. At least he can run. He can’t do any worse than the crap we are seeing? @TomGazzola @ReidWilkins @matthewiwanyk @nielsonTSN1260

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Hear me out @GoElks. Next home game - $20000 random draw for a fan in attendance if Elks win breaking the home losing streak. Add $5000 for each subsequent loss. Bums in seats?? @victorcui @matthewiwanyk @JasonGregor @nielsonTSN1260

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Someone needs to make a site that reviews and evaluates refs. Like the stats site for players, but for refs. The number of hits the site would get in the playoffs would blow up crazy.

[Jason Gregor @JasonGregor]

For those fans thinking there is a conspiracy v. Oilers, should watch the Wild/Stars game tonight. Same two officials and some odd calls. Can’t see them moving on to next round. The Foligno call was ridiculously weak. PS. There is no conspiracy just in case you thought there was.

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

Puck was heading towards the glass and magically drops straight down when it gets close to stick. Rotation of puck also changes. There was a touch. NHL blew the review IMO.

[Greg Wyshynski @wyshynski]

My conclusion is that this is conclusive

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

That was a trip, but I’ll give the dive a 9.5.

[zach @zjlaing]

darnell nurse and viktor arvidsson's skates collide, sending the later through the air. nurse called for tripping, arvidsson is called for shooting a stick from just before this clip.

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

The Star Wars match for the Winnipeg Jets was fierce.

[Greg Wyshynski @wyshynski]

Thank you all for checking out THE DROP this week. @Arda and I had a blast picking Stanley Cup favorites and fakes, chatting with @QU_MIH capt. Zach Metsa … and matching every NHL playoff team with its #StarWars character. Replay here: https://t.co/7A6I2uWckc

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

@PitchingNinja Old man power!

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

@EdmontonOilers @RogersPlace @TonyBrarOTV @trulyseltzer Ceci backing up Skinner and playing D is a bold move. Did he get pads for Christmas?

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

@InGoalMedia @JasonGregor Was shocked that Campbell is 6’3”. He looks so small in the net. Only an inch shorter than Skinner. May some equipment adjustments will help this out.

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

@JasonGregor Who gets the short stick when Kane returns? Holloway to the @TheAHL? Someone gone in trade for D? Janmark and Kostin have been a good fit with RNH IMO.

[Ian Drysdale @DripDry29]

There will be at least 2 empty seats at the @arcadefire concert tonight. Row 1 lower bowl stage right. Just saying. @alancross @sonic1029 @livenationwest