40 m. ago Speed is the key for an Edmonton Oilers squad slow to come off break

"But the importance is defensively, we're in the right positions but we're not closing quick enough and it's just allowing the other team to be given a little more time to make plays"

Other

52 m. ago Flames GM Craig Conroy not looking for rentals at the trade deadline

That doesn’t mean Conroy isn’t open to moves, though

Economics

4 h. ago Edmonton Oilers to sit out big name newcomers on wing and defence against Tampa

Game Day 58: Oilers vs Lightning This in from Tony Brar of the Oilers, news that the team will sit out veteran newcomers on the wing and defence, both John Klingberg and Jeff Skinner. In place will be Troy Stecher and Mattias Janmark. In net will be Stuart Skinner. EDM projected lineup vs. TBL: Arvidsson […]

Events

4 h. ago Tough love: Edmonton Oilers to sit out big name newcomers on wing and defence against Tampa

Game Day 58: Oilers vs Lightning This in from Tony Brar of the Oilers, news that the team will sit out veteran newcomers on the wing and defence, both John Klingberg and Jeff Skinner. In place will be Troy Stecher and Mattias Janmark. In net will be Stuart Skinner. EDM projected lineup vs. TBL: Arvidsson […]

Events

4 h. ago Keith Gerein: How much should Edmontonians care about Gretzky's silence on Trump?

For Edmontonians, it’s fair to feel disappointed with Wayne Gretzky's silence at a time of threats to Canada, but it shouldn't matter

Transport

4 h. ago German Energy Firms Urge Berlin to Cut Gas Storage Goal to 80%

German utilities are pushing authorities to lower the country’s gas storage target for next winter to 80%, a move that could help ease Europe’s market tensions after inventories were depleted faster than usual this season.

Economics

5 h. ago Steve Nash explains the real reason he didn't join Toronto Raptors

If not for a divorce, Steve Nash says he would have played for the Toronto Raptors.Nash and former Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo each spoke openly about how close the Canadian basketball legend came to coming north in 2012."We tried to get Steve Nash in free agency," Colangelo said in a recent edition of Open Gym, a Raptors-produced video."We had a meeting set with the Raptors, July 1st in New York City at Mr. [Larry] Tanenbaum’s apartment," said Nash. "It was a meeting that was exciting for me."Nash had already put together a Hall-of-Fame resume by the summer of 2012. The Victoria, B.C. native was fresh off his eighth trip to the NBA All-Star Game, and was six years removed from winning back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006.The Raptors pulled out all the stops, offering Nash a three-year, $36-million contract according to reports at the time. They also pulled at his Canadian heartstrings, going so far as to enlist the services of Wayne Gr...

Other

6 h. ago GAMEDAY: Flames kick off tough trip against Washington Capitals

Calgary Flames (27-21-8) at Washington Capitals (38-11-8) When: Tuesday, 5 p.m., Capital One Arena TV: Sportsnet West. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Capitals -207, Flames +170 The buzz  Since training camp, this is exactly what the Calgary Flames were asking for. They wanted to be in the mix for the stretch run, playing meaningful games against tough opponents […]

Economics

6 h. ago Made in Canada? These Canadian goods will make Americans regret their tariffs

It’s not just aluminum, maple syrup and hockey players that are Canadian-made and coveted around the world

Economics

6 h. ago Is Alex Ovechkin on hockey’s Mt. Rushmore if he breaks Wayne Gretzky’s goal

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch, and Postmedia’s Rob Wong discuss Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record and if he deserves to be on hockey’s Mount Rushmore.

Sport

7 h. ago Canucks alumni: Dan Hamhuis never wanted to leave, felt like he was ‘bleeding blue’

The B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame rearguard wanted to re-sign in 2016-17 after this six-year run but Canuck brass decided it was going in different direction

Other

8 h. ago Calgary Home and Garden Show: The Helpful Gardeners talk growing with AI

'Our goal is to demystify gardening and encourage people to try it. We don’t take ourselves too seriously,' says podcaster Colin Hayles.

Other

8 h. ago Breakenridge: Premier pays lip service to getting answers on health care allegations

Ultimately, this is about whether there was political pressure on AHS to sign contracts with private surgical clinics and whether there was anything untoward regarding potential conflicts of interest or inflated prices

Science

10 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Rename Wayne Gretzky Drive, dump his statue

Wayne Gretzky’s name and statue stand as symbols of Edmonton’s hockey greatness, but recent actions have shown he no longer deserves this honour. It is time to remove his statue and rename Wayne Gretzky Drive. We have long celebrated Gretzky as “The Great One,” yet he has turned his back on the country that made […]

Other

11 h. ago «Je n’aime pas ma voix en français»: dans un balado, Jonathan Roy explique pourquoi il chante en anglais

Au micro de Seb Lozon, l’ex-hockeyeur confie aussi qu’il ressent encore le syndrome de l’imposteur.

Other

15 h. ago 6 troubling trends for Edmonton Oilers through 6 February games

When the NHL stopped play to stage the 4 Nations Face-Off, it seemed that the 2-week break had come just in time for the Edmonton Oilers. The team had faced a brutal travel schedule while a bug ravaged the dressing room. By the time they dropped a 5-4 decision in regulation to Colorado Avalanche on […]

Other

17 h. ago Scheifele scores OT winner to set Winnipeg Jets goals record in 2

Mark Scheifele's 329th career goal broke a tie with Ilya Kovalchuk for the franchise lead in goals and lifted the Jets to a 10th straight win.

Sport

19 h. ago Trump says U.S. tariffs on Canada will proceed and here's his full statement

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed today that U.S. tariffs will be proceeding against Canada and they could start as early as next week. Trump responded to a reporter's question about tariffs during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier today. The reporter had asked Trump if the tariffs would proceed or whether Mexico and Canada had "done enough on the border" to stop them from taking effect.🚨MAJOR BREAKINGDONALD TRUMP CONFIRMS THAT TARIFFS ON CANADA WILL "GO FORWARD. ON TIME"likely referring to the first week of MarchThis, after the Bank of Canada warned they had no tools to effectively deal with inflation AND a depression. pic.twitter.com/hMNAm5UEHr— Tablesalt 🇨🇦 (@Tablesalt13) February 24, 2025The announcement comes in the wake of the Bank of Canada warning that U.S. tariffs could have a "severe" impact on Canada's economy.Trump's full statement on U.S. tariffs on CanadaWe're on time with the tariffs, and it seems like that's moving...

Economics

19 h. ago Ducks’ Zegras suspended 3 games for head hit on Red Wings’ Rasmussen

NEW YORK — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended three games without pay for a hit to the head of Detroit’s Michael Rasmussen. The NHL’s department of player safety announced the suspension for interference Monday after holding a disciplinary hearing with Zegras, saying it was a “late, high hit.” No penalty was called […]

Other

20 h. ago Edmonton Oilers will NOT trade for a goalie at deadline, says top NHL insider, plus Evander Kane turmoil

This in from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, news of his interview with Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman that the Oilers will NOT be acquiring a goalie at the NHL trade deadline, as well as the team having continued questions about when or if forward Evander Kane will be available to play. On The Daily Faceoff […]

Economics