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Q&A With ... Denver Coach David Carle
This conversation with Denver head coach David Carle took place prior to the Pioneers' most recent four games. This is edited down from the conversation heard on our podcast. Denver is about to host Western Michigan in the NCHC semifinals this coming weekend.CHN: What was your reaction to watching the Olympics?Carle: It was a bye week for us. So we were out recruiting for a few days. The only game...
Oilers gut out massive 4-2 win over Golden Knights to kick off road trip: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
The Edmonton Oilers have picked up their second win in their last three games. On Sunday evening, they flew to Sin City to kick-start a four-game road trip. Taking on the Vegas Golden Knights in the first game, a rematch of their second-round matchup, the Oilers defeated them 4-2 in a crucial victory. Let’s take…
The Rundown - Canada West Final
There was no guessing nor any surprises to be found as the final games of the Canada West season played out this weekend. Both the UBC Thunderbirds and the Manitoba Bisons were headed to the U SPORTS National Championship in Elmira, Ontario where they'll be looking to bring home the conference's first gold medal since 2023. The only paperwork needed to be done is which team would go as the champion of Canada West, earning a Canada West championship banner in the process. Let's see who gets the...
Sunday Scramble: Analysts describe concerning trend with Tristan Jarry, brutal week ahead for the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers aren’t helping Tristan Jarry, and Tristan Jarry isn’t helping the Edmonton Oilers. Both things are true. The Oilers are a puck-watching, golden-opportunity-leaking hockey team in front of him. Jarry is an anxious, unconfident goaltender right now. Friday’s loss against the Carolina Hurricanes was his first start in nine days, a three-game pause…
Manitoba Moose win playoff-style battle 1-0 over Marlies behind Thomas Milic shutout
Recap of the game.
GDB 64.0: Oilers roll into Vegas for a crucual divisional matchup (7:30pm MT, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers roll into Las Vegas on Sunday for Game 64 of the season, and there’s no point pretending this one doesn’t matter. Friday’s 6–3 loss to Carolina was another frustrating reminder that this team still hasn’t figured out how to play hockey the right way, and with the calendar pushing deeper into March,…
Today In NHL History - Simon Sticks Hollweg
On March 8th in 2007, Chris Simon of the New York Islanders viciously struck New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg in the face with his stick midway through the third period in retaliation to a concussion-inducing check. Hollweg escaped with only two stitches from the blow. An apologetic Simon was assessed a NHL record 25 game suspension for the egregious act, a marker he would surpass nine
Today In NHL History - Bertuzzi Punches Moore
On March 8th in 2004, the lives of Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore became inextricably linked in a now famous gruesome act of retribution gone wrong. The seeds of the incident were sewn three weeks earlier, when Moore swept the puck away from Markus Naslund and proceeded to deliver an open ice headshot to the then league leading scorer. The
Letters to the Editor: Another lacklustre trade deadline from the Oilers
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. The Oilers blew the deadline Small sample size, but the initial return from going all-in at the trade deadline yet again is disastrous. No needle…
Oilers Game Notes: Challenging road swing begins with Pacific Division showdown in Vegas
After splitting their two home games this week, the Oilers head out on a four-game road trip that will see them face two of the strongest teams in the league. First up is an important Pacific Division matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights, who would host Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs if…
An in-depth analysis of what Edmonton’s new trade acquisitions can bring to the team
At the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Edmonton Oilers acquired exactly three players, and they all came from one team. First, on March 3, they picked up defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a second‑round pick. One day later, they circled back to Chicago to acquire forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in…
Pre-Scout: Oilers and Golden Knights renew hostilities with both teams scuffling
Lately, the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights have been mirror images of each other. Mainly, losing. On Friday night, both teams faced two of the elite clubs in the NHL this season. Edmonton’s inconsistency reared its head at home, within a goal down the stretch, before the Carolina Hurricanes doubled them up 6-3. That’s…
Bowman added the pieces and now the Oilers have to prove they’re contenders
Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach are the new names in Oil Country following Friday afternoon’s trade deadline. Whether the moves work has little to do with Stan Bowman. Bowman was evidently satisfied with his moves, announcing Thursday that he likely wouldn’t make any more. Edmonton went into the final hours with extra cap…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Mar 8, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Alaska Wins Thriller to Take Inaugural UCHC
Over the last few years, Alaska has generally been the strongest Independent program, though at times its status in the NPI was surpassed by Long Island and Lindenwood.When it came time for the first United Collegiate Hockey Cup, however, Alaska rose to the top once again, and entered as the Independent tournament's No. 1 seed, as determined by placement in the NPI.And then the Nanooks proved why....
Another comeback OT victory for the Winnipeg Jets who defeat Canucks 3-2 to run points streak to six
Recap of the game.
How the experts graded the Oilers 2026 NHL trade deadline
Pencils down, general managers. The teams you have now assembled will be the ones you’re married to for the rest of the season. For Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman, his work was all completed in the days leading up to the trade deadline, making two separate trades with the Chicago Blackhawks: one to acquire…
An Amazing Night Of Hockey
I spent my Friday evening in a rink once again, but this game was a little different in that we had the radio gear out, we were broadcasting a game, and we were having a blast! As you may have heard on The Hockey Show over the last few weeks, Jason and I were looking forward to this weekend's set of games featuring Team Manitoba parahockey and the Minnesota Wild sled hockey team in a series being called the Cross Border Classic! Tonight saw Game One of the three-game set kick off the weekend, ...
Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links
Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.
Oilers Thoughts: McDavid and Draisaitl haven’t been ‘nuclear’ at 5-on-5, first impressions of Dickinson, Walman’s struggles, and more
The Edmonton Oilers added key defensive pieces to their roster before the trade deadline to lower their goals against, but in the first game since retooling the lineup, they once again had a tough time keeping the puck out of their net in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. There’s no other way to…
Jets moves on Trade Deadline Day confirm Moose playoff-eligible players, leave Winnipeg with three recalls
The AHL club has a clearer picture of who they'll have for a playoff run.
3/7/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
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How Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson fit into the Oilers lineup
The Edmonton Oilers have been searching for answers to their leaky defence all season. Stan Bowman believes he may have found them, making a pair of deals with the Chicago Blackhawks this week that brought in Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy, and Colton Dach. Both Murphy and Dickinson are proven defensive stalwarts, while the 23-year-old Dach…
Today In NHL History - Mario Lemieux Hat Trick
On March 2nd in 1993, Mario Lemieux coined a hat trick when he started his day in Pittsburgh receiving radiation treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma and finished it with a goal and assist in Phildelphia, earning a rare ovation for an opponent in the rival rink during his first game back after a two month absence owing to the deadly disease. Despite losing 5-4 that night to the Flyers, Mario led his
Today In NHL History - Selanne's Goal Celebration
On March 2nd of 1993, Winnipeg Jets forward Teemu Selanne shattered Mike Bossy's rookie record of 53 goals collecting the 54th score of his freshman campaign against goaltender Stephane Fiset of the Quebec Nordiques in just the 64th game of the season, giving the Jets a 4-3 lead. Selanne's glove toss machine gun goal celebration remains a fan favorite and highlight fixture, despite Teemu feeling
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