Stud Muffin

@ToddCordell He was junk at the end in EDM it was time

An underrated part of Edmonton's horrible Tristan Jarry-Stuart Skinner trade: including Brett Kulak. Last night he led Colorado in 5v5 ice (by nearly 2 minutes), had 0 offensive zone starts, and was still only on for 1 goal against. Seems like a solid player!

On Steve Simmons... I have no issue with the premise of his question, asked cordially. For example: "Based on my research, it seems John Chayka's a polarizing figure around the league. In fact, most of the people I talked to were surprised by your decision to hire him. Can you elaborate on your due diligence process and share your perspective on the incidents which led to punishment from the league?" I mean, that's a heater as written. I have an issue with calling John Chayka a liar and a con man, as corroborated by 19 of 20 anonymous sources. I have an issue with an experienced journalist hijacking the press conference, turning it into a spectacle about an uncommonly explosive question. Especially in this setting. I think it's a disservice to the staff and the fan base. The biggest issue I have, though, is that he directed the question to Keith Pelley. John Chayka is sitting right next to him. If you want to call the guy a liar and a con man, at least have the courtesy to say it to him directly. The problem is... it's a lot like when a Karen starts an argument with an employee at a Best Buy. Karen has no obligation to conduct herself in any particular way - she's free to fly off the handle. The employees are wearing a uniform. There are customers in the store. They don't have the same luxury. It's a gutless exchange. Par for the course from Steve Simmons.

Maple Leafs have hired John Chayka as GM. Mats Sundin joins club as a Sr Advisor.

This series is over. The #Oilers just can’t raise there give a fuck meter high enough, the amount of plays they are just giving up on and the lack of battle is embarrassing. The Ducks are hungry and it’s evident the Oilers can’t match that.

Samanski with Frederic and Dach. Looks to be in. Dickinson not on the ice this morning, Lazar taking reps in his spot, but Dickinson may still be in tonight.

First game all season Oilers win where McDavid didn’t get a point (0-12-2 beforehand)

"I feel like Edmonton not only has an edge in experience, but they've also shifted into playoff mode." @TonyBrarOTV @Bob_Stauffer & @EdmontonJack preview the #Oilers opening round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. It's The Panel presented by @Sportsnet.

@OilersNation Waste of money, he’s not a good enough 5v5 scorer

Jake DeBrusk to the Oilers — GOOD Idea or WASTE of Money youtube.com/shorts/xfNIe0E…

The #Oilers have recalled forward Isaac Howard from the @Condors. The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in 45 games with Bakersfield this season.

The War Room of the Oilers before they traded with Chicago for Dickinson and Dach. 📹 @oilersplus

Scott Oake has just announced he’s retiring from Broadcasting. He was a cornerstone for almost 30 years on #HNIC. A True Pro. And a Great Friend. Congratulations of a spectacular career Scott. And Thank You.

Toronto is making a change at the GM position Let go of Brad Treliving tonight

@coopsie39 Notre Dame announced a couple days ago he’s going back for his senior year.

I await the Oilers signing of Paul Fischer (ELC starting next season with ATO to play in Bakersfield this season) - of course, he likely goes back for his senior year but I can hope.

@bcurlock How much of this is Hurbert’s doing though? I remember Maksimov scoring 40 and feel like I have PTSD

40 goals for Tommy Lafreniere. What a season.

Oilers GM Stan Bowman on Leon Draisaitl: If everything goes as scheduled, he should be back at end of the regular season Does not need surgery

Asked Auston Matthews’ agent, Judd Moldaver about his response to the ruling. Here is his reply: “In light of the obvious severity of the play, I am disappointed and shocked the league would allow such a ruling. A phone hearing and 5 games is laughable and preposterous. While the process is set in our CBA, that this was the discipline is reckless and ridiculous. This decision results in a further loss of confidence in the disciplinary process for all players. Players and fans deserve better. The Player Safety Department should be suspended.”

@reporterchris When do the oilers get there picks back for signing Chiarelli and McLellan?

The NHL has modified the penalty against the Ottawa Senators for the invalidated Evgenii Dadonov trade: The #sens will now pick 32nd in the upcoming draft, regardless of where they finish, rather than forfeiting their 2026 first-round pick entirely

@JeffMarek Should also bring back double retention and add more retention slots

Next year we should start the trade deadline show at 3ET.

TRADE 🔄 The #Oilers have acquired forwards Jason Dickinson & Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane & a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick. Chicago will retain 50% of Dickinson's $4.25 million salary.

@JasonGregor He’s not very good

A player lower in the lineup who would fill a void on the Oilers roster is AJ Greer. He can impact the game in limited minutes. Has proven he excels in limited minutes playing physically and he can chip in offensively relative to his TOI.