Greetings from Chicago + New Tip Jar

CHICAGO — Greetings from the Windy City!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving — I spent mine recovering from my booster shot. It’s no joke, but neither is COVID, so I hope you get your booster soon if you haven’t already.

I’ve started a new Tip Jar, as PayPal Money Pools recently closed.

If you aren’t aware, past contributions have helped me get to and from San Jose Sharks road games, so I can provide you the best possible coverage of your favorite team.

Your contributions have made it possible for me to cover last year’s training camp in Arizona, Patrick Marleau’s 1,768th NHL game in Las Vegas, the Barracuda’s recent playoff run in Irvine, and the San Jose Sharks’ sweep through Canada earlier this season.

Thank you for that — without you, none of this would be possible.

100 percent of your contributions go toward my travel to and from San Jose Sharks road games. There will be full transparency with how these tips are used — like I shared in my recent Canada road trip diary.

So please, consider contributing to the new Tip Jar.

I’m on the road for this entire five-game road trip — Chicago, New York, and yes, Columbus — and this isn’t the last road trip of the season.

Anything you can contribute is appreciated — thank you for your support!