In this October 30 episode of the Real Life podcast, the hosts dive into hockey parenting as Wayne Jr. embraces the sport, discuss a Milwaukee judge’s quirky ruling allowing Brewers gear in court during the World Series, and speculate how an Oilers Stanley Cup win would transform Edmonton. They also review the latest Battle of Alberta broadcast on Amazon Prime, critique in‑feed ads that let viewers shop mid‑game, and touch on a Glen Sather interview about player involvement in team decisions. The segment blends pop culture, legal oddities, and hockey talk for fans looking for a lively weekly roundup.
Michal Postava shines in his NHL debut, delivering a clutch 4‑3 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 26, stopping Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins. With starter Daniil Tarasov back from injury, Detroit sends Postava back to the AHL Griffins, but his 1‑0 NHL and 4‑0 AHL record this season earns him a spot as a reliable backup. Coach Todd McLellan hails the performance, while forward Sheldon Dries is recalled to replace a suspended Dylan Larkin.
Frank Seravalli reports Oilers coach Mike Babcock admires Rangers heavyweight Matt Rempe, and the price could be a mid-round pick.
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The Detroit Red Wings have suspended captain Dylan Larkin without pay after he announced he will sit out until he is traded, a move sparked by his frustration over a stalled deal following Connor Hellebuyck’s move to New Jersey. Larkin, who has logged only 10 games this season (2 goals, 4 assists), was stripped of his ‘C’ earlier this year and now cites his no‑movement clause. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly scouting New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe, a 6‑ft‑9, 268‑lb forward with 154 career penalty minutes, to add size and toughness to their roster.
In a tongue‑in‑cheek time‑travel Q&A, the OilersNation blogger imagines asking his 2007 self ten hockey‑centric questions and answering them from 2026. He reveals that the Oilers missed the playoffs after SCFG7, won’t be back for “ages” but eventually broke the “Decade of Darkness” with Connor McDavid’s arrival, and that a Stanley Cup still eludes them by 2027. The answers, kept under ten words, confirm that star “Smytty” (Leon Draisaitl) returned, two of the league’s top five players now suit up in Edmonton, and the franchise remains financially able to retain its elite talent. The piece blends nostalgia, humor, and a brief glimpse at Edmonton’s tumultuous fortunes.
The Edmonton Oilers may target New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe, a 6’9”, 270‑lb Alberta native, as coach Mike Babcock pushes for more size and grit on the wing. Insider Frank Seravalli says GM Stan Bowman is scouting the 24‑year‑old, who has seen limited ice time this season (6:47 per game) after two thumb surgeries and a recent fight with Jeffrey Viel. Rempe, eligible for waivers, could fetch a mid‑round draft pick, offering the Oilers a physical deterrent to protect stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and add variety to their bottom‑six forwards.
The Oilers are being urged to ignore a trade for 6‑foot‑9 forward Matt Rempe, despite coach Mike Babcock’s love of size. Rempe, a 24‑year‑old Rangers enforcer with 87 NHL games and a recent thumb injury, has only played twice this season and is considered a 13th‑ or 14th‑line agitator, not a top‑six scorer. With Edmonton’s depth at bottom‑six forward spots—Max Jones, Filip Hallander, Zach Hyman, Mattias Janmark and others—the team needs offensive bite, not just stature. The likely cost is a mid‑round pick and a $975,000 salary, making the acquisition a low‑impact gamble.
Most NHL fans accept the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights as by far the top two teams in the Pacific Division, but after one month of the season, is there a clear third?
Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton talked about Jarry’s strong performance and how much the Oilers need it right now on Daily Faceoff Live.
Connor McDavid continued his absolutely torrid start to the 2026-27 season in the Battle of Alberta on Wednesday night, recording two assists and leading his Edmonton Oilers to a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. Not only did the NHL’s best player pad his stats to the tune of a league-leading 36 […]
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The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly targeting 6‑ft‑9, 270‑lb forward Matt Rempe from the New York Rangers to add size to their bottom six. Coach Mike Babcock has praised Rempe’s physical presence, and GM Stan Bowman may trade a mid‑round draft pick for the 24‑year‑old, who has 5 goals, 11 points and 154 penalty minutes in 87 NHL games. Rempe, on a two‑year, $975,000 contract and eligible for waivers, could serve as a deterrent to protect stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as the Oilers head east for games against the Islanders, Rangers and Devils.
Calgary fell 4‑0 to Edmonton despite a solid first 40 minutes, with strong counter‑attacks and good possession but no goals. The Oilers exploded early in the third period, limiting Calgary’s chances and clinching the win behind Connor McDavid’s elite passing. Goalie Devin Cooley left injured, and Dustin Wolf took over in relief. Zayne Parekh shone as the team’s Corsi king (59.01% CF) while Yan Kuznetsov, Mikael Backlund and Ryan Strome contributed notable chance creation. The piece details xG stats, shot heatmaps and highlights the Flames’ three‑star performers.
McDavid breaks Gretzky's NHL record with historic streak.
Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In…
The Chicago Blackhawks, sitting 31st in points after 12 games, are actively hunting trade targets. GM Kyle Davidson looks for a big, shoot‑first winger, with rumors linking him to Flyers forward Owen Tippett and a 2022 Capitals first‑round pick, Ivan Miroshnichenko, who has permission to seek a trade. Defenseman Kevin Korchinski appears on Chris Johnston’s Trade Board 2.0 at No. 19, while Bowen Byram joins the Hawks for their Detroit road trip. Elsewhere, Connor McDavid extends his season‑opening assist streak to 13 games (36 points, 8‑28) in the Oilers’ 4‑0 win over Calgary, and Gavin McKenna nets his first multi‑goal night in a 5‑4 loss to Seattle. The Daily also notes Patrick Kane’s near‑900‑assist milestone and Bill Guerin’s frustration over Quinn Hughes’ extension talk.
The Oilers bounce back with a 4‑0 victory over the Calgary Flames, highlighted by Connor McDavid breaking the NHL record for most consecutive games with an assist to start a season (13 straight) and maintaining a 2.77 points‑per‑game pace. McDavid’s assist on Mathieu Joseph’s goal set the new streak, while Tristan Jarry delivers his first shutout of the year, stopping 23 shots to secure the win. The dominant performance ends a rough stretch against the Leafs and Red Wings and gives Edmonton momentum heading into a road trip, showcasing depth scoring and solid goaltending.
The New Jersey Devils sit at 8-5-0 after a 5-2 defeat to Colorado, snapping a four‑game win streak and extending their power‑play drought to three straight games (0‑3). Their PP is a major worry, sitting 7‑for‑40 (17.5%) – 23rd in the league – despite generating the second‑most shot attempts per 60 minutes. Meanwhile, the penalty kill is improving (72.4% overall, 83.3% since Connor Brown returned) and the goaltending situation looks solid after acquiring Vezina‑winner Connor Hellebuyck, while Jake Allen posts a .886 SV% in five starts. Forward Timo Meier contributes one power‑play goal on 47 shots and leads a promising top line with Hischier and Evangelista. Upcoming matchups against weak‑kill teams Vegas and Edmonton could test whether the Devils can fix their special‑teams woes.
After a couple weeks of good efforts and positive results, the Calgary Flames did a few things on Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers that they haven’t done in awhile. The big one was, well, they lost, dropping a 4-0 result to the Oilers to throw the brakes on their winning streak after four games….
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Devin Cooley's injury in the Edmonton Oilers' win over the Calgary Flames, Sergei Bobrovsky's struggles against the Seattle Kraken, and more.
The Oilers snap a recent slump with a 4‑0 shutout of division rival Calgary Flames, seeing goaltender Jacob Markström earn his first shutout while the team scores four goals. Coach Mike Babcock praised the balanced effort, noting season‑low minutes for stars like Connor McDavid (18:50) and Leon Draisaitl (19:06). The win caps a five‑game home stretch that produced a 3‑1‑1 record. Next up is a grueling road swing: back‑to‑back games against the Islanders and Rangers, followed by a trip to New Jersey, testing the club’s new rhythm.
The Calgary Flames seemed to be heading up north to take on the Edmonton Oilers at the perfect time. They came into Wednesday night on a four-game win streak, but…
This road trip started with a promising win against the Edmonton Oilers. Now, the Maple Leafs will need a win in Vancouver, usually a house of horrors for Toronto, just to finish .500. After the Calgary game, Jim Hiller was about as curt as he’s been in his short time as head coach, clearly frustrated […]
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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid snatched another Wayne Gretzky record on Wednesday night. He provided two assists in the Oilers’ win over the Calgary Flames on home ice. This gives the Edmonton captain the longest season-opening assist record in NHL history. McDavid now has 36 points through 13 games after defeating the Flames. This is […]
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The Edmonton Oilers are one of the best teams in all of hockey at this time. Connor McDavid is driving this team along at a historic clip. On Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames, he added more history to his long list of accomplishments. McDavid provided an assist on Edmonton’s first goal of the game. […]
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The Edmonton Oilers snap a two‑game losing streak with a dominant 4‑0 shutout of the Calgary Flames on Oct. 29, 2026, improving to 9‑2‑2 and .769 point percentage. Connor McDavid opens the scoring with an assist, extending his NHL‑record 13‑game assist streak, and later triggers the third‑period power play. Goals come from Mathieu Joseph, Mattias Ekholm, Kasperi Kapanen and Alex Formenton, while Tristan Jarry posts his first season shutout (24 saves). The Flames’ Devin Cooley exits after a collision, and the next Battle of Alberta isn’t until March 3. The Oilers head east to face the Islanders Saturday.