30 m. ago Edmonton Oilers better hope they've already hit rock bottom on season

Captain Connor McDavid had just two goals and a minus-8 rating in the nine games that followed him scoring the overtime winner in the 4 Nations final.

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53 m. ago Oilers aim to bounce back from Buffalo loss in game against injury

In their last 10 games, the Oilers have a record of 3-7-0.

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81 m. ago Last Toronto Raptors player from 2019 Championship team keeps getting benched

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has pretty much seen it all since joining the franchise nearly seven years ago.The longest-tenured player on the roster, who's suited up for 406 games with Toronto, Boucher's one of the few people who have stuck around to see out the Raptors rebuild over the past few seasons.But while he's played in Toronto more than any of his teammates, suiting up isn't exactly something he's doing right now.Boucher has sat out the last seven contests, six of which were listed as coach's decisions, with one absence on March 7 related to a wisdom tooth extraction. In total, Boucher has 14 "did not play" designations on his game log this season, despite not dealing with any reported major injuries.When he has played, Boucher has been one of the team's most reliable bench contributors, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 50 games this season.As per Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic, the team met with the 32-year-old to discuss his role with the ...

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88 m. ago Is the Vlad Guerrero Jr. saga a $500 million Blue Jays distraction that could have consequences?

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Inside the Blue Jays clubhouse, the Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract saga is hardly a daily topic of discussion. The room is full of players who have either danced the free agent dance already or will eventually. There isn’t a player that doesn’t know what’s at stake, however. Put it this way: Guerrero’s […]

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2 h. ago Why Edmonton Oilers goalie is falling (literally) on his face

The flop is not just by accident, it’s party by design This in from NHL goalie expert Kevin Woodley, who covers the Canucks for NHL.com, his explanation of why goalie Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers is literally falling on his face in the Edmonton nets now and then. Talking with Dmitri Filipovic on an […]

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2 h. ago ‘Backwards’: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton public libraries

The union representing library employees is decrying a directive from the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) to remove Pride flags from public places in its branches as a step backwards for inclusion. Civic Service Union 52 says the library recently told staff to remove all Pride flags displayed in public areas of their workplaces. The rainbow […]

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3 h. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are false

Police said the newly appointed president of the Calgary league conducted an internal audit in 2017 after noticing "several concerns" about the league's financial records.

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3 h. ago KV Capital Launches New Fund for Canadian Accredited Investors

EDMONTON, Alberta — KV Capital announced today the formal launch of KV Building Products Access Fund LP. This closed-end fund enables eligible and accredited Canadian investors to invest alongside KV and its institutional partners in the firm’s Building Products Strategy. It will target annual returns of 14%-18% from the strategy’s private equity portfolio. “The Access […]

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3 h. ago Connor Zary to have hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety for hit on Elias Pettersson

Zary was given a two-minute interference penalty on the play.

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3 h. ago Flames’ Connor Zary facing potential discipline for elbow against Canucks

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety is taking a close look at Connor Zary’s retaliatory hit onCanucks rookie blue-liner Elias Pettersson

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4 h. ago Brighton face test to force its way into Champions League conversation

Hands up anyone who had Manchester City vs. Brighton as the biggest game in March? After this weekend’s games there’s an international break and then just nine game remain until the end of the season. Liverpool, who are licking their wounds after being knocked out of the Champions League and face Newcastle in the Carabao […]

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5 h. ago Edmonton weather: Heavy snowfall dropping up to 20 cm with heavy winds

Here’s a look at Thursday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 18 km/h winds out of the east northeast and a wind chill of -13. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the areas […]

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7 h. ago Simu Liu and Kyle Lowry surprised crowd at Toronto movie theatre

The Toronto Raptors organization might not officially employ Kyle Lowry anymore, but he still seems pretty happy to support them whenever he can.Coming to Toronto this week as a member of the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, the team's all-time assist leader made sure to show some love to the local fans.On Tuesday night, Lowry crashed a screening of We the North: From Prehistoric to Historic taking place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The 75-minute documentary, which premiered last month, showcases the 30-year history of the Toronto Raptors."Still feels like yesterday, winning the championship and being around the fans," Lowry told the crowd about the Raptors' historic NBA title in 2019.Turning 39 later this month, Lowry is the fourth-oldest active player in the NBA. He's 41 days older than Toronto's current oldest player, Garrett Temple, and trailing only LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Taj Gibson as the NBA's senior statesmen.    View this post on Instagram  &n...

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7 h. ago Potential Ice District event park deal raises questions in concert industry

"We’re looking to invest in Downtown Edmonton and bring people into Downtown Edmonton," says OEG VP Tim Shipton

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7 h. ago Former Super Bowl MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Cooper Kupp hit open market

The NFL league year kicked off Wednesday with two former Super Bowl MVPs hitting the open market. The Los Angeles Rams cut receiver Cooper Kupp just days after signing Davante Adams to be his replacement and the New York Jets released quarterback Aaron Rodgers following a failed two-year stint. The Rams cut Kupp after being […]

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8 h. ago Shell Delivered Record Amount of Marine LNG To Ships In 2024

Shell Plc said it delivered a record 1.1 million tons of marine liquefied natural gas to power vessels in 2024, as the world’s largest LNG player sees expanding use of the fuel that has become crucial to the energy transition.

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12 h. ago Défait en prolongation à Seattle, le Canadien a eu ce qu’il méritait

Si à Edmonton il avait pu espérer un meilleur sort, le CH a eu ce qu’il méritait mercredi soir, face au Kraken.

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14 h. ago 'A crazy feeling': Dinos' Nate Petrone named U SPORTS Men's Basketball Player of the Year

VANCOUVER — On the eve of the U SPORTS Final 8 opener, University of Calgary Dinos fourth-year guard Nate Petrone has been named the U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Petrone was presented with the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy Wednesday evening at the annual All-Canadian Award Ceremony in Vancouver, the site of both […]

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14 h. ago South Korea to Scrutinize Steel Imports in US Tariff Response

South Korea will strengthen its scrutiny of metals imports to protect its producers from potential dumping in the local market after President Donald Trump proceeded with plans to apply 25% tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports.

Economics

17 h. ago Appointment viewing: NHL East playoffs shaped by last days of schedule

About a month remains in the National Hockey League schedule, with playoff positioning and qualification still at stake in the Eastern Conference.  Many clubs face a daunting slate of opponents amid other issues. Postmedia looks at strength of schedule in the East, who’s already going to the dance and who might squeeze in. Numbers based on […]

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