6 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

Sport

6 h. ago Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3

CHICAGO — The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his contract, with the extension securing him through the 2029-30 season. The Blackhawks acquired Knight, along with […]

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10 h. ago Which Oilers prospects stood out in rookie Battle of Alberta?

Perhaps the biggest thing that stood out in the game was how much Isaac Howard didn't stand out at all in his inaugural on-ice competition in Oilers threads

Events

19 h. ago Five Calgary Flames hopefuls who impressed in NextGen victory over Edmonton Oilers

Sam Honzek, Matvei Gridin, Owen Say, Mace’o Phillips and Nathan Brisson impressed for the Flames rookies in Friday’s win in Edmonton.

Culture

20 h. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

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27 h. ago Oilers prospect begins pro journey by taking on McDavid and Draisaitl

Samuel Jonsson’s showdowns with the two Edmonton Oilers superstars and their teammates were the highlight of his summer

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27 h. ago Oilers notebook: Roby Jarventie is an intriguing training camp story, but can he stay healthy?

“He hits a one-timer better than anybody. He can make small-area plays. He won’t kill you with his speed but he’s got poise"

Science

28 h. ago Hot shots to line up on top trio for Edmonton Oilers prospects vs Calgary

This in from Tony Brar of Edmonton Oilers TV, news that for tonight’s rookie game against the Calgary Flames prospects Edmonton has put together it’s two hot shot rookie wingers on the same line. Ike Howard and Matt Savoie are on the top line with big German import Josh Samanski. EDM Rookies lineup vs. CGY […]

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31 h. ago OC Transpo's Line 1 shut down for east extension testing this weekend

Line 1 service will not be available to passengers between Tunney's Pasture and Trim stations over the weekend.

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37 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after five players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the 2018 London, Ont., sexual assault trial. The league announced Thursday that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart — who are all free agents — can […]

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37 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after 5 players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the Ontario sexual assault trial.

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37 h. ago Letters Friday, September 12, 2025: ‘Carney’s latest slap in Alberta’s face should be the last straw.’

Time to pack up Re: No Pipeline In Carney’s First Five Fast-Track Megaprojects, But Carbon Capture Under Consideration… Based on this revelation from Mark Carney, what’s taking Albertan leaders so long to pick-up on the hint? It’s an oblivious sign for Alberta to pack-up the bags and get out of Dodge on the next stagecoach […]

Transport

39 h. ago Gas Markets Brace for Glut With No Sign of China Demand Rebound

Global gas traders are leaving a major industry conference in Milan without a clear consensus on when — or even if — demand from Chinese buyers will rebound, a key risk as liquefied natural gas supplies keep piling up.

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46 h. ago 'We didn't see a lot of growth': Oilers hockey boss calls for more internal improvement this year

Matt Savoie. Ike Howard. David Tomasek. Atro Leppanen. Alec Regula. Roby Jarventie. Samuel Jonsson. There’s no shortage of young talent in the Edmonton Oilers organization, some of which we’ll be seeing in Friday evening’s rookie game against the Flames prospects. We’ve just finished up our annual Cult of Hockey prospects lists. I started out thinking […]

Sport

50 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return: NHL

The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement.

Sport

50 h. ago ’Mistakes are going to happen:’ B.C. Lions eager to rebound in rematch with Redblacks

CFL season hitting critical point and the B.C. Lions' defence has to get better.

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51 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1

NEW YORK — The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon […]

Sport

52 h. ago Why exactly is Connor McDavid holding out on a contract extension?

The sound of skate blades meeting ice echoed through Rogers Place on Thursday as Rookie camp got underway to officially open the gates on a new season for the Edmonton Oilers. But the shadow hanging over the organization continues to grow darker every day that passes with Connor McDavid heading into the final year of […]

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55 h. ago Germany Eyeing Credit Tool to Help Industry to Clean Power Deals

Germany is considering creating a €500 million ($587 million) program to help businesses and renewables developers sign more power-purchase agreements, in an effort to cut energy costs for industry.

Economics

57 h. ago Mark Carney says Connor McDavid unsigned is a crisis, jokes about helping him in the next budget

'It’s in times like that you have to draw back in, remember what you have — Draisaitl, Hyman, and Nugent-Hopkins,' Carney said jokingly

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