Ian Mendes

Ian Mendes is a senior writer covering the NHL. Prior to joining The Athletic in 2021, he spent seven years as an afternoon talk show host for TSN 1200 in Ottawa and as a contributing writer for TSN.ca.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/ian-mendes/

79%

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

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author also shows some frustration with the lack of creativity and originality in the submitted names.
  • The author seems to be biased towards creating a sense of excitement and urgency around the naming process for the new NHL team in Salt Lake City.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the author's previous work as a television reporter and host with Rogers Sportsnet could potentially create some bias or influence in his reporting.
  • The article does not seem to contain any clear conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contains several contradictions regarding the naming process for the new NHL team. The city held a contest but was not impressed by the submissions, yet Ryan Smith plans to solicit opinions from hockey fans and his software company will be used for this purpose.
  • The author also mentions that there is no shortage of nicknames submitted by hockey fans in Utah.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article is highly deceptive by presenting false dilemmas and exaggerating the importance of the naming process for the new NHL team.
  • The author also uses emotional language such as 'momentum builder' to create a sense of urgency around the decision.

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A New Chapter for the Arizona Coyotes: Moving to Salt Lake City in 2024-25 Season

A New Chapter for the Arizona Coyotes: Moving to Salt Lake City in 2024-25 Season

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 The Arizona Coyotes, owned by the Utah Jazz, are moving to Salt Lake City for the 2024-25 season. The NHL has facilitated a sale of the team and general manager Bill Armstrong confirmed this with players ahead of their game against Edmonton Oilers on April 12th.