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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 2, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
NHL Notebook: Gallagher says bye to Habs, Laine sounds off
Brendan Gallagher gave an emotional “thank you” to the Montreal Canadiens organization and fan base on Monday morning, as he said it is apparent to him that his time as a Hab is up. “First and foremost, so thankful and so fortunate to have spent as much time as I have here,” Gallagher said, via…
Pump the brakes on O’Reilly as one who got away from Oilers
Believe me, I’m not afraid to Victor Wembanyama big-boy dunk on the Edmonton Oilers if the situation requires it. We know the gaffes, the jokes. Jesper Wallstedt. Griffin Reinhart. Milan Lucic. So on, so forth. We have even more recent screwups if we don’t feel like dusting off the Greatest Hits (gaffes) album. So the Oilers…
Monday Musings: Which NHL Playoff Format is Better?
Which playoff format is better: The current one with the top three team in each division and two wildcard spots, or the previous one with the teams ranked one to eight in each Conference? Before you answer, let’s look at the results. Over the last five years, more than half of the NHL's conference finals…
5 Oilers post-game quotes that caused a stir in 2025-26
The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of heated moments on the ice in the 2025-26 season and kept things spicy on the mic after games as well. From calls for accountability to moments of deflection, and even praise for opposing head coaches, the Oilers had no shortage of post-game interview spice in 2025-26, and here are…
Nugent-Hopkins’ new phase: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. The decline is underway On January…
He Was Always There
I want to pass along a big congratulations to Ville Heinola on being part of the Finnish team that captured the gold medal at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Hockey Championship today. He looked confident throughout the tournament playing alongside a number of his friends and countrymen, and seeing him as happy as he is in this image is encouraging given all the struggles he's been through in his time with the Winnipeg Jets. Whether it was injuries, being relegated to the pressbox, being exiled to t...
Monday Mailbag: What are the Oilers’ biggest needs to remain a Stanley Cup contender?
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ needs to get back on track, re-signing Jason Dickinson, Darnell Nurse, and more. If…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 1, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Hurricanes or Knights? A Stanley Cup Final rooting guide for 30 other fan bases
Welcome to one of my favorite columns to write each year, where we go through all 30 teams that didn’t make the Stanley Cup final and offer up a suggestion on which of the finalists to root for. Nothing mandatory, mind you; more of a gentle nudge for the undecided. We have a bit of fun, it usually spurs some fun discussion, and there’s always a bit of suspense over which finalist the scales will ultimately tip towards. Let’s just say that this year, I don’t think we have much of a suspense fac...
The New State Of Hockey?
When one thinks of Florida, there are some images that come to mind: sunshine, beaches, and Disney World. Of course, those aren't the only things that Florida is known for, and it seems they're making "winning professional hockey chmapionships" into a Florida thing. We know that the Florida Panthers won back-to-back Stanley Cups before missing the playoffs this season, but there's another team that has made winning into an annual event in the state. If you're unaware of the Florida Everblades ...
Getting to Know Oilersnation: Kennedy(strash) Burgardt
One Direction broke up 10 years ago, and Directioners were converted to Edmonton Oilers fans. Or at least one was, and that’s Oilersnation’s very own Kennedy Burgardt, known online as Kennedystrash. After the great split of One Direction, she was scrolling on Vine (rest in peace) and a clip of Connor McDavid ‘splitting the D’ against…
Oilers Letters: Are McDavid and Draisaitl ‘coach killers’?
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Are Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl coach killers? In the McDavid and Draisaitl era, the Edmonton Oilers have run through 5 coaches. McLellan – 3+…
Sunday Scramble: Does Bruce Cassidy’s status change depending on Vegas’ result in the Stanley Cup Final?
Is it better for the Edmonton Oilers if the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup? The knee-jerk reply is no way Jose, screw them guys, bunch of… The question again, but better phrased: Are the Golden Knights more likely to grant permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy if they win the Cup? Or would a hurricane-ravaged…
2026 IIHF World Championship Day 15: Norway stuns Canada for bronze
What a disappointing tournament it was for Canada. After losing 4-2 to Finland in the semi-finals on Saturday, the Canadians played Norway for the bronze medal on Sunday, the final day of the 2026 IIHF World Championships. Unfortunately, it’s another medal-less year for the Canadians. Let’s take a look at what happened in the bronze…
Clock is ticking for Zach Hyman: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. Still a difference-maker The Edmonton Oilers…
The Dangers Of Suffering Silently
It's hard to sit here tonight and have anything but compassion and empathy for the Lemieux family. The ovation that Claude Lemieux got before Game Three when he walked down the tunnel with the torch to inspire everyone who loved the Montreal Canadiens was awesome. Therein lies the problem with mental health: it's a pain that no one else sees of feels as we try to make sense of Claude Lemieux taking his own life four days after that magical appearance in Montreal. More than ever, mental health ...
Oilers need to build their third line around Nugent-Hopkins
As the longest-serving player on the Edmonton Oilers’ current roster, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been extremely important for the organization in more ways than one. Often referred to as the team’s “Swiss Army Knife,” Nugent-Hopkins has been exceptionally versatile, able to play both centre and wing at 5-on-5 while also being a key contributor on both…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | May 31, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
2026 IIHF World Championship Day 14: Finland beats Canada
After going undefeated in their first eight games, Canada suffered their first defeat at the worst possible time. The lone Edmonton Oilers player remaining in the tournament, Darnell Nurse, suited up for Canada in their game on Sunday afternoon. Playing the Finns in the semi-finals with a chance for gold on the line, Canada dropped…
Random Thoughts: Evan Bouchard’s injury, the Connor McDavid jersey auction, and Kelly McCrimmon
The Conference Finals are over, the world’s worst Stanley Cup Final matchup is set, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking about the Edmonton Oilers. On this week’s edition of Random Thoughts, I dove into Evan Bouchard’s injury at the World Championships, a wild Connor McDavid jersey auction, and offered my take on Kelly McCrimmon’s…
Trent Frederic’s worst-case season: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. Less than a year after signing…
Should the Oilers re-sign Corey Perry in free agency?
With a longer off-season than we’ve been used to over the last couple of years for the Edmonton Oilers, it gives us more time to explore lineup fits for the 2026–27 campaign, and a familiar, grizzled vet might be available once free agency opens. Hockey insider Pierre LeBrun mentioned in a recent article in The…
5/30/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
Guests: Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press and Jeff Marek of The Sheet.
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | May 30, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
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