NHL players might want to think twice before making that next Instagram follow. A new account, “NHL Follow Tracker,” is creating quite the buzz on social media by keeping tabs on the Instagram activity of over 700 NHL players. This account tracks who players are following and unfollowing, offering fans some lighthearted entertainment.
For instance, Nazem Kadri recently added Megan Fox to his follow list, sparking chatter among fans. And who could forget the moment when Canadian defenseman Olen Zellweger unfollowed Auston Matthews, Clayton Keller, and Jack Eichel right after the U.S. men’s hockey team clinched Olympic gold?
Fans had a field day with that one, with comments like, “Olen Zellweger, I was not aware of your patriotism. Imma have to follow you now.”
Another amusing incident involved Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. After his brother Quinn was traded to the Minnesota Wild, Luke started following the team on Instagram.
He also followed Tate McRae, rumored to be dating his brother Jack. Fans were quick to comment, “Bro is catching up with family business.”
The account doesn’t stop at players; it also monitors team activities. It noted when the Colorado Avalanche followed Nazem Kadri soon after trading for him from the Calgary Flames.
One of the more humorous updates involved Penguins star Evgeni Malkin, who briefly followed an account named “Humans Choose Kindness” before unfollowing it days later, leaving fans in stitches.
While NHL players might become more cautious about their Instagram habits, “NHL Follow Tracker” is sure to keep delivering entertaining tidbits for fans to enjoy.