Aaron Portzline

Aaron Portzline

@Aportzline

The Athletic | NHL Network | PHWA

Granville, OH Joined 2009-03-08 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

54,728

Followers

1,069

Following

103,418

Tweets

95.0

Avg Engagement

2,040

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Aportzline's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-03-08
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Granville, OH

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:30.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:64.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a high level of engagement, with an average of 1,658 likes and 162 retweets per tweet. This suggests a dedicated and active audience interested in the content shared.

30.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

64.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

99,446

Total Likes

209,185

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

7

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

31

75th Percentile

153,180

Top Tweet

1.74

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

72.2%

Original

6.0%

Replies

13.9%

Retweets

7.9%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

30.5%

With Links

69.0%

With #Tags

21.8%

With @Mentions

1.0%

With Emojis

134

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.08

Reply/Original Ratio

0.57

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

69.5%

Weekday Posts

30.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cbj (1945) #nhl (179) #allcaps (76) #nyr (71) #blackhawks (52) #canes (50) #tblightning (50) #njdevils (46) #lakings (45) #flames (42)

Most Mentioned

@aportzline (187) @monstershockey (96) @theathleticnhl (39) @theathletic (33) @jacketsinsider (19) @scottcwheeler (19) @coreypronman (16) @marklazerus (15) @pierrevlebrun (13) @friedgehnic (12)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,347 (72%)
Replies 195 (6%)
Retweets 451 (14%)
Quote Tweets 257 (8%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 451 retweets (14% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience is likely sports fans, particularly hockey enthusiasts, and media professionals interested in NHL news. The account also attracts followers looking for in-depth sports analysis and updates.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

42

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.7%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

6,327,114

Total Potential Reach

42

Median Follower Reach

190

75th Percentile Reach

5.7%

>1K followers

0.8%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Columbus, OH (327) Ohio, USA (176) United States (91) Canada (89) Ohio (57) Montréal, Québec (54) Columbus, Ohio (50) Toronto, Ontario (47) Cleveland, OH (47) Cincinnati, OH (34)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,064

Protected Accounts

10.64% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@iownjd 761,588 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@laportestephane 197,944 Screenwriter TV, Music, Comedy
@RearAdBsBlog 183,402 Podcaster Hockey, Podcasting, Writing
@ATTSportsNetPIT 177,082 - -
@RachelBitecofer 155,919 Political Scientist Politics, Data, Strategy
@travisa850 136,732 Cannabis Advocate Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel
@AmyTaylorNYC 125,960 - -
@Chicago_History 124,925 Historian Chicago, History, Beer
@jachobe 97,976 Hockey Player Hockey, Golf, Travel
@SaraCivian 81,159 Sports Journalist Hockey, Podcasting, Boston

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

hockey (760) sports (589) cbj (300) love (273) ohio (219) blue (187) nhl (178) husband (170) life (169) jackets (167)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#cbj (189) #gohabsgo (39) #leafsforever (33) #crew96 (30) #nyr (28) #gobucks (26) #1 (25) #lgrw (24) #goavsgo (22) #nhl (20)

5,729

Followers With Bio

4,271

Followers Without Bio

57.29%

% With Bio

42.71%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

181,208

Combined Engagement

7,478

Total Likes

173,730

Total Retweets

36,242

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Nhl Sports Journalism Breaking News Player Deals Media Collaboration Behind-The-Scenes Insights

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account often shares exclusive NHL draft news and player deals, indicating a focus on breaking sports news. It frequently collaborates with The Athletic and NHL Network, suggesting a strong media affiliation. The content includes behind-the-scenes details, such as custom suits for players, which adds a personal and engaging touch.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 54,728
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @Aportzline reveals an growing Twitter presence with 54,728 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 95.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025