Arthur Staple

Arthur Staple is a senior writer for The Athletic who covers New York hockey teams. He has been in this field for over two decades and claims to have inside information on some players.

65%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The author shows a clear bias towards the Rangers and their fans, often praising them and criticizing the Islanders. He also seems to have a personal connection with some of the players, which may influence his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author may have a conflict of interest by reporting on two teams in the same market, which could affect his objectivity. He also relies heavily on unnamed sources and social media for his information, which may not be reliable or accurate.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself by claiming that both teams were involved in the brawl equally, but then providing details that show one team was more aggressive than the other. He also ignores some of the facts and context that could explain why the fight happened.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author uses deceptive practices by exaggerating the importance of some events and downplaying others. He also omits some relevant details that could change the reader's perception of the situation.

Recent Articles

Panthers Shut Out Rangers in Intense Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final

Panthers Shut Out Rangers in Intense Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 The Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final, with Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe scoring own goals, and Sam Bennett adding an empty netter. Igor Shesterkin made several saves for the Rangers but was outshined by Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout performance. The Panthers' defense held the Rangers to five shots in the first period and only two in the third.
Line Brawl Erupts in NHL Game, Resulting in Eight Player Ejections

Line Brawl Erupts in NHL Game, Resulting in Eight Player Ejections

Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils played a game on Wednesday night that began with a full-scale line brawl, resulting in eight players being ejected from the game.