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New Kids On The Block
This is not a post about musicians in jerseys nor will I be talking about the former boy band in any way today, but it is about the team to the left as Spain made their IIHF Women's World Championship Division-1B debut today in Puigcerdà, Spain in front of 223 fans. Spain has never played at this level of women's hockey in the country's history, so this was a historic day for the nation and the national team as they took the ice against Netherlands. No one is expecting them to win against more...
Ask Dubey: Chris Pronger says Oilers’ 2006 Stanley Cup loss ‘still doesn’t sit well’
Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey, where this week we have a very special guest joining the show. Edmonton Oilers fans know him well from the key role he played in the team’s run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Final, and on this week’s episode, Chris Pronger joined me to share some of…
Brayden Yager set to make his regular season debut for the Winnipeg Jets tnt vs Golden Knights
The 2023 1st rounder will play tonight in Vegas.
Oilers injury update: Draisaitl expected to return ‘sometime’ in Round 1, Hyman could play Thursday
As the Edmonton Oilers front lines prepare to make their final push for a Pacific Division title, the cavalry has arrived. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman both returned to practice as the team took to Rogers Place ice for Monday’s morning skate, taking line rushes as part of the Oilers’ fifth line alongside Owen Michaels,…
Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton with the Moose (dealing with an injury)
The 2024 6th rounder has joined the Moose with his season in Peterborough done.
Pre-Scout: Playoff tune-up for the Oilers sees them host ailing Avalanche
So, stage one is complete. The Edmonton Oilers have officially clinched a playoff spot. But there are more questions than answers at this stage. What’s the status of Jason Dickinson or Max Jones, who went down while on the road trip? Or the status of Zach Hyman, who missed the three-game road trip? Is Leon…
Oilers Game Notes: Pacific Division still up for grabs as Edmonton hosts Colorado
With two games remaining, the Oilers still have everything left to play for. Edmonton will host the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avalanche on Monday before closing out the regular season on Thursday against the last-place Canucks. Win both, and the Pacific Division title is within reach. Lose both, and the Oilers could fall into a wild-card spot….
Game 80: Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Monday Mailbag: How concerned are you with the Oilers health going into the playoffs?
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’ chance at winning the Pacific Division, free agents, Colton Dach, and more. If you’ve…
NHL weekend rankings: The top 16, Gold Plan standings, and my five worst calls
We made it. This is the final Weekend Rankings of the season. There’s still a couple of games left, and a few things still left to figure out over the next few days, but we’ll leave the final cleanup to the Friday guys. For our purposes, we’ve reached the finish line. And if you’ve followed this feature over the years, you know what that means: Today’s the day you get an expanded Top 16, plus the Gold Plan standings down in the bottom five section. But first, I’m going to be honest with you – ...
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 13, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
The Hero in the Shadows
At the end of a game that saw Denver bend but not break, it was apparent that the Pioneers were well versed in what they were doing and how they were going to accomplish it.Denver hasn't always won Frozen Four games the pretty way during its remarkable run, at least on paper, often getting heavily outshot. But there is a method to the madness, keeping shots to the outside, not getting flustered, knowing...
Manitoba Moose win thriller in OT to defeat Stars, get within two points of Texas (with game in hand)
Recap of the game.
Sunday Scramble: The Oilers are the only West team to break this rule of thumb to determine playoff teams
Before the Edmonton Oilers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, holding, interference, and obstruction were temporarily suspended from the rulebook. I kid (sort of), but the 1-0 loss to the Kings was not a well-played, structured and skill-based type of shutout. It was a sludgefest, with few whistles and just a handful of…
Oilers European free agent targets: Nick Malik showing promise as one of Czechia’s top goaltenders
We’ve already covered a European goaltender worth keeping an eye on in the free-agent market, but KHL star Alexander Smolin isn’t the only name drawing interest. This time of year also brings reclamation projects into focus, and Nick Malik is one that NHL teams appear to be circling back on. Son of former NHL defenceman…
The four biggest questions for the Oilers heading into the 2026 playoffs
Though the Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 on Saturday to the Los Angeles Kings, the Philadelphia Flyers’ victory over the Winnipeg Jets means that the Oilers have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs. There are just two games remaining in the regular-season, and less than a week until the post-season begins. Without further…
Today In NHL History - Ron MacLean
On April 12th in 1960, celebrated sports broadcaster Ronald Joseph Corbett MacLean was born in Zweibrücken, West Germany. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things hockey and a quick wit, MacLean became the host of CBC's coveted Saturday night franchise Hockey Night In Canada. Raised in Red Deer, Alberta, MacLean spent eight years with CKRD before landing the HNIC Western anchor gig
Today In NHL History - Hextall's Playoff Goal
On April 11th in 1989, netminder Ron Hextall of the Philadelphia Flyers scored an unassisted empty net goal against the Washington Capitals becoming the first goaltender to score in a NHL playoff game. It was the second time a goalie scored in a NHL game, the first being when Hextall fired the puck into the opposing net on December 8th in 1987. Though New York Islanders backstop Billy Smith was
Today In NHL History - Trevor Linden
On April 11th in 1970, Trevor Linden was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Fresh off consecutive Memorial Cup wins, the Canucks selected him second overall in the 1988 NHL Draft. Linden would play 16 of his 19 NHL seasons with the club earning the nickname Captain Canuck for his on-ice efforts and community contributions. In his first season, Linden scored 30 regular season goals and added seven
Today In NHL History - Winnipeg Jets White Out
On April 11th in 1987, the Winnipeg Jets introduced the "White Out" in response to the Calgary Flames "C of Red" employed by fans during the first two games of the first round playoff series at the Saddledome. Winnipeg went on to beat Calgary in six games only to be swept by the Edmonton Oilers in the next round. The playoff attire tradition continued as the club encouraged everyone to "wear
Today In NHL History - Miracle On Manchester
On April 10th in 1982, the Los Angeles Kings completed the largest single game comeback in Stanley Cup playoff history in Game 3 of the Smythe Division Semifinal beating the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers 6-5. Down 5-0, the Kings first goal came 2:16 into the third period from Jay Wells skating 4-on-4. Doug Smith added a powerplay goal less than three minutes later. The next three markers came
Today In NHL History - Kane Fights Matt Cooke
On April 10th in 2010, Atlanta Thrashers rookie Evander Kane answered Pittsburgh Penguins pest Matt Cooke's challenge for fisticuffs with a one punch knockout of one of the NHL's most hated players. Kane KO was applauded by Boston Bruins bruiser Milan Lucic who's linemate Marc Savard suffered a severe concussion from Cooke's dirty play. Atlanta went on to beat Pittsburgh that night by a score of
Today In NHL History - Bergeron Saves Own Goal
On April 10th in 2010, Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron prevented a third period own goal stopping Blake Wheeler's pass from entering their empty net during a delayed Jerome Samson penalty up 3-2 in a must-win game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Boston added an empty net goal to their three shorthanded markers to beat Carolina that afternoon by a score of 4-2 and clinch a playoff spot.
Today In NHL History - Bruins Shorthanded Record
On April 10th in 2010, the Boston Bruins set a NHL record scoring three shorthanded goals in 64 seconds against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward during a Matt Hunwick minor penalty for hooking Jerome Samson. The three second period penalty kill tallies from Paille, Wheeler and Begin doubled Boston's shorthanded output for the season and set up a 4-2 win over Carolina, clinching a playoff
Today In NHL History - Vermette's Own Goal
On April 8th in 2013, Phoenix Coyotes forward Antoine Vermette fired a pass from the Vancouver Canucks goal line, past its intended recipient Keith Yandle, the entire length of the ice into Phoenix's empty net with one minute remaining in the third period trailing 1-0. The own goal, credited to Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis, came during a two man-advantage thanks to a
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