7 h. 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, […]

Culture

59 h. ago Opinion: Oilers playoff run shows the potential of investing in downtown Edmonton

Any story about Edmonton nowadays has to include the Oilers — even when it’s about the economy and downtown revitalization. The team’s playoff runs bring huge benefits: Last year, Edmonton saw $280 million in extra economic activity. And the impact continues — recent Moneris data shows restaurant spending near Rogers Place surged as much as […]

Economics

64 h. 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.

Sport

3 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"

Sport

3 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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3 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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5 d. ago 'The worst refereed game I ever saw ': Don Cherry blasts Game 2 refs in Oilers vs Panthers

An excellent episode of The Don Cherry’s Grapevine Podcast is out, with legendary hockey coach and commentator Don Cherry and his co-host son Tim going over the history of NHL crease crashers and goalie abusers, from Gary Dornhoefer of the Broad Street Bullies and Wayne Cashman of the Big, Bad Bruins from the truculent 1970s […]

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7 d. 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.

Sport

7 d. ago 'I've fallen in love': Ultimate Leafs homer praises Oilers d

This in from the Toronto Sports Network, high praise for Edmonton Oilers d-man Evan Bouchard from a most astonishing source, the ultimate Leafs homer, former Leafs player Jeff O’Neill. Said O’Neill on a TSN segment with host Chris Hayes and former NHL goalie Jamie McLennan on their OverDrive show: “I got a bit of a […]

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7 d. ago DeBoer fired. Have Edmonton Oilers become death, destroyer of opposing teams?

The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Peter DeBoer, despite the fact that DeBoer had led his team to the Conference Finals six out of the last seven years, three in a row with his Dallas squad. DeBoer’s axing is the latest in a long-line of Western Conference teams imploding after they lost to the […]

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8 d. ago ‘Best days of my life’: Kapanen making most of chance with Oilers cup run

Kasperi Kapanen has found a home on a line with star centre Leon Draisaitl and winger Evander Kane, and has been on the ice to defend leads late.

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8 d. ago Oilers' Kapanen making the most of his opportunity in Stanley Cup playoffs

"I knew that potentially this might be my last chance and I’m grateful they gave me the opportunity.”

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8 d. ago 'They cheated y'all': Panthers hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers beating Florida in Game 1

How is Florida Panthers hockey country taking Edmonton’s 4-3 OT win over their favourite team? What are they blaming the loss on? The mainstream media, social media and podcasts were full of theories. Here are some of the highlights, with some neutral commentary included as well: Bill Horosz of the On the Prowl: Florida Panthers […]

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8 d. ago Healthy Leon Draisaitl a clear and present danger for Florida Panthers

“When he’s dug in, there’s not many better. Maybe nobody better"

Events

9 d. ago Alberta premier says she’s invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers playoff game

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who grew up in Edmonton, made his allegiance to the home team clear when he stopped at Rogers Place to skate with the Oilers in March.

Politics

9 d. ago CN Tower cheering on Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup final game

The Edmonton Oilers once again hold the mantle as Canada's team, and they're getting support from an iconic Toronto landmark.With the Oilers set to kick off the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, the CN Tower has decided to throw its support behind Connor McDavid's squad.Its official X account posted that the tower will light up in blue and orange colours on Wednesday as the puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final."Tonight, the CN Tower will be lit in orange and blue for the Edmonton Oilers, the last Canadian team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs," the social media post read.A Toronto icon supporting a team in Edmonton would seem absurd in any other situation, but it makes sense this time around — a Canadian team has not won the Stanley Cup in over 30 years, and many fans are putting rivalries aside to see the Cup return home.This also wouldn't be the first time that the CN Tower has lit up to support a ...

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9 d. ago 'I plan on playing': Edmonton Oilers veteran declares himself fit for Game 1

Playoff Game Day 17, Oilers vs Panthers, Game 1 Stanley Cup Final This in from multiple sources at Game One of the Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers final, news that playing status of veteran Oilers winger Connor Brown will be a game time decision, with Brown providing his own update that he’s ready to play. […]

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9 d. ago Gloves worn by Wayne Gretzky during his last Stanley Cup run with the Oilers up for auction

Wayne Gretzky had 43 points in 19 games during the '88 playoffs as the Oilers won their fourth Stanley Cup in five years, sweeping the Boston Bruins in the final.

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1 week ago Trump trumps Cup: Oilers fans say 'not this year' to Florida playoff travel

"There isn't too much interest outside of the diehards."

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2 w. ago Mattias Ekholm makes playoff debut with Edmonton Oilers after injury

Better late than never, Mattias Ekholm has rejoined the Edmonton Oilers on their path to a Stanley Cup Finals rematch against the Florida Panthers. The veteran Swedish defenceman was reinserted into the lineup to make his 2024-25 playoff debut Thursday in Game 5 of the Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars, at the same […]

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