2 h. ago Here are all the countries that could play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup

In case you've somehow missed it, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year.And though we don't know exactly who will be playing in Toronto yet, we do at least have many of the potential teams nailed down after Friday's preliminary draw.Who is Canada playing in Toronto?After the first FIFA World Cup draw to determine the majority of group stage matches, Canada found out that they'll be playing a yet-to-qualify European opponent when their tournament kicks off on June 12, 2026.They'll be facing one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the four-time champions Italy the likely toughest draw they could get. They'll find out who their opponent is on March 31 of next year, after a four-team playoff to determine the fourth spot in Group B.Non-Canada matches in TorontoToronto also has five other matches to be hosted, with the potential matchups now out after Friday's draw.Basically, each of the following matchups will eit...

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3 h. ago Major League Soccer to Edmonton? Oilers pour ice on rumours of Whitecaps move

'At this time, we are focused on our core sports and entertainment business and on the continued expansion of ICE District, including the design and construction of the new Event Park'

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4 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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7 h. ago Edmonton Oilers finally showing signs of life. But is this real?

“This isn't quite our team yet, we still have things to work on. Seattle wasn't at their best, they had a long break (five days between games) and we took advantage of that"

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13 h. ago SIMMONS: Who is Doug Armstrong and what is Team Canada visionary thinking?

St. Louis Blues general manager is tasked with putting together Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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19 h. ago Player grades: Savoie comes alive, Oilers finally with a blow

On the same night that Oilers insider Bob Stauffer guaranteed that rookie Matt Savoie will sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, Savoie came alive as an NHL scorer, potting two goals in Edmonton’s 9-4 blow-out of the Kraken of Seattle. The Grade A shots  (which go in about 22% of the time) were […]

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20 h. ago 'Mark my words': Oilers will sign top rookie to new deal, insider pledges, not lose him like Broberg and Holloway

This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer during Edmonton’s broadcast against the Kraken, his assurance that the Oilers won’t lose rookie Matt Savoie to an offer sheet, but will sign him to a new contract. Said Stauffer:  “Here’s the reality with Matt Savoie. The Oilers will not make the same mistake with Matt Savoie […]

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28 h. ago Hot Topics: Is there a goalie controversy brewing with the Flames?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the recent deployment of goalies Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley, how head coach Ryan Huska should use his netminders and if it’s better for GM Craig Conroy to sell his trade […]

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28 h. ago Sorry but this is a much worse world of pain than other bad starts for the Edmonton Oilers

I’m an Oilers optimist, a fan who believes the Oilers can win most games and who has had high hopes every year of the McDavid/Draisaitl era that Edmonton can win the Cup. But this 2025-26 season is testing me. We know the Oilers have had slow starts in recent years. Indeed, slow starts have cost […]

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30 h. ago Can Edmonton Oilers goalie put distance tonight on the worst cold streak in years?

This in from the Edmonton Oilers practice, news that goalie Calvin Pickard will start tonight against the Seattle Kraken. Pickard has been on the coldest streak we’ve seen from an Edmonton Oilers goalie in several years, but broke it with a strong performance in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay, before again struggling when he […]

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30 h. ago Can Edmonton Oilers goalie put distance on his first and worst cold streak in net?

Game Day 28: Oilers vs Kraken This in from the Edmonton Oilers practice, news that goalie Calvin Pickard will start tonight against the Seattle Kraken. Pickard has been on the coldest streak we’ve seen from an Edmonton Oilers goalie in several years, but broke it with a strong performance in a 2-1 loss to Tampa […]

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31 h. ago OILERS MAILBAG: Goaltending still a massive concern among fans

Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the hot topics from the past week: The Oilers could have drafted Jesper Wallstedt. — Everybody […]

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48 h. ago Oilers' season hasn't gone sideways, but offers little upward movement

It hasn’t exactly been one step forward, two steps back for the Edmonton Oilers this year. But in their quest to make a third-straight run at the Stanley Cup Finals, things have gone nothing but sideways for a team that can’t seem to shake the .500 mark over the first two months of the season. […]

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50 h. ago Wild goaltender Wallstedt's shutout over Oilers puts him in rare territory

Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt redirected the question about not being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers four years ago Tuesday night as calmly as he recorded his fifth shutout in his 10thNHL career win — first time that’s happened in 61 years. “I’ve seen and I’ve heard … way too much about this,” said Wallstedt. “I […]

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50 h. ago Canucks prospects: Team Canada set to announce World Junior roster. Will Braeden Cootes be in mix?

The Seattle Thunderbirds centre continues to perform well in WHL, and retains No. 1 spot in our Canucks prospect power rankings

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51 h. ago Inside The Leafs: Have the Leafs found a reliable third line?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Terry Koshan and Lance Hornby about the Maple Leafs impressive victory over the Florida Panthers, what stood out in the win and if head coach Craig Berube has found a legitimate third line with the trio […]

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67 h. ago Edmonton Oilers play well but run into Jesper Wallstedt in 1

The Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 to Minnesota Tuesday, in what was a thoroughly well-played hockey game by both sides A strong period of hockey from both over the opening 20 but the Wild went to the room with a 1-0 lead. That held up over 40, enough though the Oilers threw a lot of rubber […]

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67 h. ago Edmonton Oilers put up a great fight, but still can't catch the Wild

They didn’t get embarrassed. After recent humiliating defeats against Central Division power teams, not getting destroyed is the best that The Department of Moral Victories can come up with in the wake of Edmonton’s 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Yes, there were some silver linings. It’s a great sign that the Oilers went toe-to-toe […]

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3 d. ago Major Edmonton Oilers signing not scoring, not close to scoring. Time to sit him

The Edmonton Oilers have tried everything except one thing to get Trent Frederic going. They’ve tried him on the top line and demoted him to the fourth line. They’ve tried him on every line and with every combination of players inbetween. They’ve tried him on the power play. They’ve had him at centre and on […]

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3 d. ago Wallstedt's strong play for Wild, adds another whammy to Oilers '21 draft miss

“They were both elite at the time but sometimes you just overthink things... we’ve all been there and done it. I watched Jesper a lot and not once did I see or hear of any red flags"

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