Rahul Goutam Hoom is a senior NHL correspondent at EssentiallySports with nearly three years of experience covering the league. He holds a Master’s in Mass Communication and Journalism and specializes in delivering sharp, accessible coverage to hockey audiences across North America. A consistent voice at the ES Trends Desk, Rahul brought a beat reporter’s clarity and a fan’s lens to the Florida Panthers’ season, including standout reporting on Matthew Tkachuk’s humorous rule breach during a regular-season game. His cross-sport versatility extends to equestrian coverage as well, with contributions to the ES Horse Racing Desk’s Kentucky Derby reporting.