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@nvan97.bsky.social

A dad, a husband, a Christian. I like talking about the Oilers.

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What does it mean that “it’s not an issue?” Surely, we want more offense in the game and just because other leagues can make it work doesn’t mean it would in the NHL. College basketball uses a 30 second shot clock but that doesn’t mean I want to NBA to adopt it.

13.02.2026 21:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Goalies playing the puck in the corner dramatically slows down the game though. It essentially adds a 3rd dman to break up a forecheck and you aren’t allowed to touch them.

13.02.2026 20:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

It must be nice for all the rest of the Canadians to be able to cheer for McDavid for a change. He really is a treat to cheer for every game.

12.02.2026 15:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I read 5 books of yours last year so I’m excited for this one.

09.02.2026 03:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

When is the King Sling commercial coming on? #roundsling #chainsling

08.02.2026 23:48 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Three panel comic. Panel 1: the stage of the Jerry Springer show with an audience watching. A peeved looking person sits in a chair. Jerry Springer stands next to him and says, “we have with us: your ancestor who crawled out of the ocean 375 million years ago!” Panel 2: the incensed audience boos loudly. Panel 3: security attempts to break out a fistfight between the onstage guest and a prehistoric fish, the Tiktaalik.

Three panel comic. Panel 1: the stage of the Jerry Springer show with an audience watching. A peeved looking person sits in a chair. Jerry Springer stands next to him and says, “we have with us: your ancestor who crawled out of the ocean 375 million years ago!” Panel 2: the incensed audience boos loudly. Panel 3: security attempts to break out a fistfight between the onstage guest and a prehistoric fish, the Tiktaalik.

27.01.2026 15:44 — 👍 11632    🔁 2772    💬 52    📌 36

His “defense” of his stance doesn’t even defend his position and in fact provides multiple points of reference for the other side. Shouting “context matters” is not a defense for your hate.

04.02.2026 15:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

All 3 were the fault of the dmen.

30.01.2026 02:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Walman with the absolutely egregious line change. Embarrassing decision by a vet.

30.01.2026 02:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

He’s fast, strong and has a great shot and the lesser responsibility would free him up to be offensive minded, plus he would be a beast on the forecheck.

27.01.2026 03:04 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

lol at Sourdif with the 2nd star with 1G and 1A and McDavid being 3rd with 2G and 3A.

25.01.2026 06:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bouchard with the 6 point night. What a great game.

25.01.2026 05:49 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Oilers cocaine hockey is so back.

25.01.2026 05:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

lol at the parting of the seas for Bouch. He is not the guy you want stepping in for a wide open wrister.

25.01.2026 05:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I don’t mind putting an underperforming d-man at forward and in fact I think Nurse could be an exceptional winger.

22.01.2026 18:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy With Big Naturals

21.01.2026 22:18 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

They always play different when they aren’t nervous about every mistake costing them.

19.01.2026 03:27 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I thought all along that Bellinger would be their guy so I still have hope.

17.01.2026 16:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Yeah he’s like 52nd for gsax/60. Why would anyone want that unless they see real value in experience.

17.01.2026 01:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yeah against Switzerland in Vancouver.

15.01.2026 20:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I have a pair I’m selling.

15.01.2026 20:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It looks like a garish government building, so, I guess it’s perfect for Washington.

15.01.2026 16:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

My favourite band, City and Colour, played at a 600 seat venue in Banff and part of it was used for a live double album.

15.01.2026 03:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Also, 2 weeks earlier than any of the other days.

15.01.2026 01:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

That certainly matches the eye test although Skinner’s is higher than I would’ve expected.

14.01.2026 20:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That was a save of the year quality save by Jarry. Wow!

14.01.2026 03:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Later in the article it does talk about the no goal in overtime but I didn’t feel like an obvious no goal is controversial.

11.01.2026 06:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Pope is just pacing back and forth in The Vatican.

11.01.2026 04:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I would love to hear your thoughts on the Hudson’s Bay book. Sounds interesting.

10.01.2026 16:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Did the Jets go like 20+ minutes without a shot? Genuine question, which is worse?

09.01.2026 20:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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