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Professional journalist, broadcaster & music man. Contributing Writer at Cult of Hockey, The Edmonton Journal.

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Connor McDavid, Jordan Binnington lead the way in Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia: Cult of Hockey Player Grades Connor McDavid with 3 assists in Team Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia

Connor McDavid, Jordan Binnington lead the way in Canada’s 5-0 opening Olympic win over Czechia. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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12.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For Connor McDavid the Italy Olympics are opportunity for a career-defining moment: 9 Things Connor McDavid has never been on a stage like this. How will be respond to Olympic pressure, prestige?

For Connor McDavid the Italy Olympics are a chance for a career-defining performance.
9 Things…

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09.02.2026 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmonton Oilers lose special teams, goaltending battle in 5-2 loss to the Leafs: Cult of Hockey Player Grades The Edmonton Oilers hit hot goalie in Stolarz but stingy referees and poor PK work too in 5-2 loss to Toronto

The Edmonton Oilers lose special teams, goaltending battles in 5-2 loss to the Leafs. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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04.02.2026 04:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mangiapane in for Lazar, Ingram starts for the Oilers versus TO.

03.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Edmonton Oilers may be missing some of the requisite rocket fuel needed to start on time: 9 Things If the mix on the ice is not quite right for the Edmonton Oilers, then could the mix behind the bench an issue, too

The Edmonton Oilers may be missing some of the requisite rocket fuel to start games. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey is here…

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01.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I see signs of Frederic moving better, yes. There is a history of players taking half a season to fully recover from a high ankle sprain. I would resign Roslovic to and would be ok with $4m, but would prefer shorter term. Can’t teach skill. Cheers!

31.01.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The same Oilers skaters and how they started versus SJ against the Wild tonight, but Tristan Jarry starts.

31.01.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmonton Oilers storm back from bleak beginning to harpoon Sharks 4-3 in OT: Cult of Hockey Player Grades Edmonton Oilers score two goals 6v5 and then beat the Sharks 4-3 in Overtime

The Edmonton Oilers storm back from bleak beginnings to harpoon the Sharks 4-3 in OT. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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30.01.2026 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ekholm on the ice for Oilers morning skate. Ingram starts tonight for Edmonton.

29.01.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Samanski and Kapanen IN versus ANA, for Howard and Mangiapane. Jarry starts.

26.01.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oilers recall Josh Samanski from Bakersfield. Return Ike Howard to the Condors.

26.01.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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These two Edmonton Oilers players went from mere mortals to elite status in just 48 Hours: 9 Things We all have bad days and so do the best Edmonton Oilers, but their highest highs are towering

These two Edmonton Oilers went from appearing like mere mortals to elite in just 48 hours. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey…

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25.01.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Leon Draisaitl IN versus the Penguins tonight. Jarry starts in goal.

23.01.2026 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bakersfield has signed F Seth Griffith to a 2-year, AHL extension.

22.01.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kasperi Kapanen back in the ice for pre-game skate this morning.

22.01.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmonton Oilers start slow then cannot solve Jake Allen late in 2-1 loss to the Devils: Cult of Hockey Player Grades Edmonton Oilers come out flat, cannot solve Allen late in 2-1 loss, still to win three in a row

Edmonton Oilers start slow then cannot solve Jake Allen late in 2-1 loss to the Devils. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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21.01.2026 06:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ingram was initially in the starter’s net but coach confirms Jarry starts tonight.

20.01.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

11-7 for the Oilers versus NJD tonight. Ingram starts.

20.01.2026 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As he reaches a lofty NHL milestone where does this this Edmonton Oilers great rank among the all-timers: 9 Things As Ryan Nugent-Hopkins prepares to play NHL game 1,000 we consider where he may end up ranking all-time

As he reaches a lofty milestone where does this Edmonton Oilers great rank among the all-timers? My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey…

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18.01.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmonton Oilers win a laugher in Vancouver 6-0: Cult of Hockey Player Grades Kapanen, Roslovic with two, Tristan Jarry shutout in 6-0 Edmonton Oilers win over the Vancouver Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers win a laugher 6-0 in Vancouver. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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18.01.2026 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ingram starts for the Oilers versus NYI tonight, Lazar back in for Mangiapane.

16.01.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jarry, Walman activated from LTIR and in tonight, along with Howard. Lazar, Regula sit for the Oilers.

14.01.2026 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmonton Oilers dominate for 40, hang on for 20 in 4-1 victory in Chicago: Cult of Hockey Player Grades Edmonton Oilers dominate for 40, hang on for 20 in 4-1 victory in Chicago: Cult of Hockey Player Grades

The Edmonton Oilers dominate for 40, hang on for 20 in 4-1 win over Chicago. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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13.01.2026 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No Connor BΓ©dard tonight (flu) against the Oilers. Mangiapane for Howard. Ingram starts.

13.01.2026 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Edmonton Oilers have one particular part of their game not yet Stanley Cup ready: 9 Things The Edmonton Oilers have an elite attack but the real question in their quest for a Stanley Cup is can they defend well enough

There is one particular part of the Edmonton Oilers game which is not Stanley Cup Ready yet. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey…

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11.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

D Riley Stillman has been loaned back to the Bakersfield Condors.

10.01.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I expect Ingram to return to Bakersfield while still waivers-exempt, so they can hang onto all 3.

08.01.2026 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Calvin Pickard starts for the Oilers in Winnipeg tonight.

08.01.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connor McDavid hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers smash Nashville 6-2: Cult of Hockey Player Grades McDavid hat trick, Nugent-Hopkins career assist #500 in Edmonton Oilers 6-2 win over Predators

McDavid hat trick, Nuge 500th assist in Edmonton Oilers 6-2 win over Nashville. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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07.01.2026 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

F Kasperi Kapanen officially activated by the Oilers.
Slated to line up with Draisaitl, Podkolzin versus NASH.

06.01.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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