Suraj Sukumar

Suraj Sukumar

Joined: Dec 20, 2014

MMA/UFC coverage, or Combat Sports in general, has been a big part of my life over the last 5-6 years. I have taken a much bigger role in the industry with the 2020-21 COVID Pandemic and have not looked back. Looking forward to bringing my talents to FanSided once again.

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 11: Goaltender Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in a game on October 11, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks finding early success in 2019-20 season

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 16: Fans of Justin Williams #14 the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate during pregame warmups in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Third Round against the Boston Bruins during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Justin Williams needs to play one more season

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 13: COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 13: Former Columbus Blue Jackets player Rick Nash shakes hands with Nick Foligno #71 of the Columbus Blue Jackets after a ceremonial puck drop prior to the start of the game against the New York Rangers on January 13, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Nash, who retired from the NHL on Friday, January 11,2019, was honored prior to the start of the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Rick Nash Joins Front Office

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 19: San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) out races St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) for the puck control during the 5th game of the Western Conference Final between the St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.(Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Logan Couture major reason for Stanley Cup chance

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 02: American television personality Pat Sajak (L) and comedian Kenan Thompson are interviewed before Game Three of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on June 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

2019 NHL Awards: Kenan Thompson will be great as host for annual event

ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Vincent Trocheck #21 of the Florida Panthers celebrates his second-period goal with the Panthers bench: Micheal Haley #18, Nick Bjugstad #27 and Jared McCann #90 during the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on November 19, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Florida Panthers: Nick Bjugstad, Jared McCann on the move

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 12, 2018: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg's Nigel Dawes (L) and SKA St Petersburg's Pavel Datsyuk fight for the puck in their 2018/2019 KHL Regular Season ice hockey match at Ice Palace. Peter Kovalev/TASS (Photo by Peter KovalevTASS via Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings: Pavel Datsyk’s NHL return a real possibility

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 07: Jordan Binnington #50 of the St Louis Blues stops a shot on goal by the Philadelphia Flyers on January 7, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

St. Louis Blues: Jordan Binnington looks ready for the NHL

CALGARY, AB - DECEMBER 31: Johnny Gaudreau #13, Sean Monahan #23 and Elias Lindholm #28 of the Calgary Flames celebrate a goal against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game on December 31, 2018 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)

Calgary Flames: Elias Lindholm Deserves More Attention

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 02: Ottawa Senators Center Matt Duchene (95) waits for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators on January 2, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Matt Duchene proving himself at the perfect time

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 27: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates the win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Amalie Arena on December 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning: Nikita Kucherov always turns things around

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 06: Jori Lehtera #15 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 6, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Jori Lehtera: The Philadelphia Flyers’ Problems Continue

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Arizona Coyotes: Goaltending Uncertainties Set to Unfold

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 11: John Tavares #91 and Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate towards the bench during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Leafs defeated the Wings 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews injury will test depth

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 17: Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Michal Neuvirth (30) warms up before the NHL Preseason game between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers on September 17, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia PA. (Photo by Gavin Baker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers: Goaltending Position Wide Open for Michal Neuvirth

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 04: Head coach John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets watches the action from the bench against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on October 4, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Columbus defeated Detroit 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Blue Jackets John Tortorella thinks there is not enough hate in the NHL