40 h. ago Fans sad but supportive as Oilers lose Stanley Cup for 2nd year in a row: ‘Proud of our boys’

Dejected Edmonton Oilers fans who had placed such high hopes on their team patted each other on the back, consoled one another with hugs, and expressed optimism for next year.

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52 h. ago 'I wanna throw up': Edmonton Oilers fans' unique coping strategies for Game 6

Edmonton Oilers fan are on high alert heading into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, a must-win for the Oilers. Many of them are having a hard time just getting through the day and are variously doom scrolling, thinking happy thoughts only or catastrophizing away their day until game time. Here are some of […]

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3 d. ago Here’s what Trump gifted Carney the last time the leaders met in Washington

Trump gifted Carney, a die-hard Edmonton Oilers fan, the framed and mounted jersey after the leaders sat down for their first meeting

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4 d. ago Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

The Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand helped the team take a 3 games to 2 lead over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup finals.

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5 d. ago 'Accountable to you': Andrew Knack takes aim at parties in bid to be Edmonton's next mayor

Edmonton Coun. Andrew Knack officially launched his mayoral campaign Saturday morning, hammering home the importance of keeping political parties out of municipal politics. “I don’t have a political party paying my way or pulling my strings or whispering in my ear. I have something better. I have all of you,” said Knack in his speech, […]

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5 d. ago 'Pure garbage': Panthers fanbase rants about Skinner hold, say it proves refs biased against Florida

Florida fans and commentators are crying foul just now about the refereeing in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. When I first heard the complaints I admit I was mystified, but there was clearly a storm out of Florida over an alleged holding infraction by Oilers forward Jeff Skinner. Panthers fans claimed the penalty […]

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5 d. ago 'Oh God, that hurt': Toronto Maple Leafs insider can't bring himself to celebrate Oilers OT win

You don’t get much more deep into the Toronto Maple Leafs sports scene than Sam McKee, a prominent Toronto sports producer and media personality, who co-hosts ‘Leafs Talk’ on YouTube and is a producer and part-time host on ‘The Real Kyper & Bourne Show’ on Sportsnet 590. McKee is an engaging and interesting hockey commentator, […]

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6 d. ago Would you choose an Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup win over $1 million?

Just how much is a Stanley Cup win worth, anyway? Depending on who is being asked, the answer could range anywhere from happily offering up your first-born child, to: ‘What’s a Stanley Cup?’ But just how far would the average Edmonton Oilers fan go to have the roles get reversed from last year’s result and […]

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6 d. ago Like father, unlike son: Family's Cup loyalties divided over Oilers, Panthers

Dad is an Oilers fan. His son moved to Florida, but was a Cats fan even before he left

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7 d. ago Oilers fan from Down Under lands in Florida, then Edmonton for Cup final

Shane Pask flew from Australia to Sunrise for Game 4, then will be flying and busing to Edmonton for Game 5

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8 d. ago Edmonton Oilers should go with Pickard over Skinner next game. Agreed?

This in from former NHL goalie Steve Valiquette, analyst for MSG and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, his considered and informed take that so far in the Stanley Cup Final the Edmonton Oilers are getting “goalied.” Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky is  over-performing and Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner under-performing. Valiquette said. This suggests Edmonton should likely play Calvin […]

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8 d. ago Stanley Cup final: Edmonton Oilers fan paints hundreds of faces per game

The Oilers will look to rebound from Monday's blowout and tie the best-of-seven championship series at two games apiece on Thursday in Florida.

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9 d. ago Spending spree among fans continues during Edmonton Oilers playoff run

"Round three of the playoffs highlighted the passion of Oilers fans, with restaurant spending near Rogers Place soaring up to 143 per cent during Game 4"

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9 d. ago 'This is a clown show': Edmonton Oilers country reacts to Game 3 loss, looks head to Game 4

Edmonton Oilers country is trying to make sense of the chaos of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, while looking ahead at what it will take the Oilers to win Game 4 Social media was buzzing on the topics. Here are some of the highlights: Oilers fan Carly Derms @carlyderms We’ve all eaten an […]

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9 d. ago 'This is a clown show': Edmonton Oilers country reacts to Game 3 loss, looks ahead to Game 4

Edmonton Oilers country is trying to make sense of the chaos of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, while looking ahead at what it will take the Oilers to win Game 4 Social media was buzzing on the topics. Here are some of the highlights: Oilers fan Carly Derms @carlyderms We’ve all eaten an […]

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9 d. ago Hardcore Oilers fans go to great lengths to watch games, support team in Stanley Cup final

Oilers fans are going all out with their enthusiasm this year as the hockey team tries to win its first Stanley Cup championship since 1990.

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1 week ago Artists craft unique Edmonton Oilers pieces during Stanley Cup final

From crocheting emotional support chickens to painting cow and buffalo skulls, Edmonton Oilers fans are expressing their loyalty through their artwork.

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1 week ago ‘Forget about the past’: Fans on criticism of Wayne Gretzky’s ties to Donald Trump

It wasn't long ago some Canadians were upset with Gretzky's ties to Donald Trump but with the Oilers in Stanley Cup final, hockey fans say it's time to let bygones be bygones.

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1 week ago ’Forget about the past’: Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

Gretzky, the Ontario-born hockey star who led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup victories in the 1980s, recently drew the ire of Canadians for his public support of Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his desire for Canada to join the U.S and become its 51st state

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1 week ago Dallas Stars fire coach Pete DeBoer after losing in the Western Conference final

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home to Edmonton in Game […]

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