This Ethan Bear story is unacceptable. I hope that young man knows how much he has already contributed to the team and community, and that he knows the VAST majority of fans are furious about this and all racism. I stan Ethan Bear (my kids said stan is good).
When I was young, New Year's Eve (i am aware that's tomorrow night) meant listening to the top 100 songs of the year on the radio. It was a big damn deal. Does anyone remember that?
@mommajessiec
Please tell him that I golfed 36 holes on my wife's first Mother's Day 25 years ago and things are fine now. Well, fine is a strong word, things are better. Uh, better also strong. Things are yes. That's exactly right. He'll be.
I wanted to say thanks to everyone who reached out today to say kind words about Jo-Anne and offer support for me and the kids. It means a lot. I thank you.
Terry Fox represents what is universally good about people and I'm beyond proud he was Canadian. Know this: No one associated with the actions of today will ever have my endorsement and I will never walk beside you. Pathetic. Juvenile. I will not forget this and I am not alone.
Masking? For me it's clear. 3 shots, clear lungs. I am older, people rely on me, and have no urge to retire. I'll wear a mask. Bring on the yell. I grew up JW and have been married for 39 years so have heard all the words. I owe it to my family to be here for them.
It physically hurts me to defend Corey Perry AND the Montreal Canadiens, but that is four minutes and missing it impacts the game. Shameful year for officials.
Charley Pride passed away today. I sang his songs as a child without having any idea what they were about. I loved his voice. He loved baseball and country music. RIP.
Ekholm looks calm and seems to make good decisions all the time. If he keeps this up, Oilers are going to need to send another third-round pick to Calgary.
Happy to report me and
@MrsLowetide
just received the Moderna vaccine. All is well, I have a slightly achy arm, she has me, so some downside. :-) Grateful to the heroes who made the vaccine happen, and to all levels of government. God bless the medical community. Thank you. xoxo
Geddy Lee is fine, he's trending because Yankees fans discovered his cutout behind home plate at Jays games. Go back to sleep, or listen to the entire Fly by Night album and relax.
@m_dan25
Your son brought so much joy while showing great courage. What a brave soul. We're all better for having known him, thank you for sharing him with us. I hope you and your family find peace in the coming days. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Just re-watching last night's game and coverage, wanted to note that
@LouDeBrusk
had an outstanding game. Intelligent, insightful and funny. He added to the enjoyment of a brilliant hockey game and I thank him.
I will return!
@Sports1440
starting the Tuesday after September long. noon-2. NOT TRUE that
@Bob_Stauffer
moved out of that time slot when he heard the news. However, if you choose to believe that, I will not correct you. :-) xoxo
You do what you want, but I think we need to remember that Jack Campbell and Dustin Schwartz are actual people. The things I've seen and read online about both are most unkind. I don't think that's fair and it certainly doesn't rhyme with supporting mental health. Thanks.
All the kind words today are humbling. Please don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Now, in all the excitement you may have missed my article about Connor McDavid's season to come. He'll be a five-on-five outscoring force! I mean, even more than usual!
I wrote a book! "On the Clock" about the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft. Every season, every player, every era. You can pre-order via links, it's a good book I promise.
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I have ALWAYS been supportive of Oilers fans, the loyalty and commitment is incredible. I cannot support many of the comments directed at Grant Fuhr this weekend by some "Oilers" fans. Beyond the pale. Disappointing. Grow the F up.
Jesse Puljujarvi is the best RW on the Oilers and contributes to outscoring which is central to wins. This season, if healthy, he would have scored 20 goals while helping all of his linemates out score opponents. I’ll take that player all day, especially at his cap hit.
Some things I've read about last night are really upsetting. A young man got a big break and (I listened and watched) nailed it. The guy lived his dream last night, some of you want to put him down. Not with me. No sir. You spew that crap and I'm done with you. Incredible. 2/2
If I'm Bruce Boudreau, I don't go to the meeting. Why bother? "Send over the package, I dropped the keys to the rental car in English Bay" is the play for Bruce here.
Acceptance can be difficult but it is necessary. And if you have a 14-year old son who isn't sure about things, just love him and give him hugs. He'll figure it out, and it's his business. Thanks. 10/10
If the Oilers do trade Jesse Puljujarvi, I'll bet you a 2-4 he lands on a team that values all the numbers, not just the boxcars. I'm hopeful he lands in a place where he'll belong. Weight of the world shouldn't land on you when you're 24.
I'll never know the courage it takes to run toward danger, but do know that brave men and women do it every day for the greater good. Constable Brett Ryan and Constable Travis Jordan were such men. They were the best of us. We are all less than we were yesterday. RIP.
I’m going to unfollow everyone who uses this divorce news to slam down. Fair warning. We’re better than this, surely. A family is broken. That’s a sad day.
I grew up in a religious house, in a religion that was quite literal. Eye for an eye, that kind of thing. I was not a type A personality, and my Dad, a good man, worried often about my being gay. It caused all kinds of difficulties for me as a young male 1/10
The great thing about Edmonton: Tonight the city is united. Owners, managers, professionals, blue collar, white collar, throw rug, doesn't matter. It's Saturday night, HNIC and a giant walks among us. Connor McDavid is ahead by a century and tonight he could make it official.
Impressive win. On the road. In Dallas, Alice. That game was a big damn deal for the Oilers and a fan base that loves this team to bits while also owning a home defibrillator. It's quite a story.
I'm seeing smart Calgary Flames observers fret over the Lucic contract now. I'd like to suggest Oilers fans NOT troll. Seriously. Oilers fans have looked at that contract from every direction, and know what it is. I'm going to view trolling on this contract by Oilfans as bad form
Whenever McDavid takes a weird hit or is tripped awkwardly, I would like the game to stop, the world's best medical people check 97 out, then thumb's up from the doctors, then the game proceeds. Please and thanks.
No matter what else happens today, that little girl being found safe is the very best. I cannot imagine the absolute nightmare for her and her family, fantastic she is okay.
Smart man. Good man. Big brain. Pour a scotch in an expensive glass, savor it and know that Jeff Jackson just kicked the living **** out of the Oilers past. Today is a good day.
Michael Parkatti has been named the
#Oilers
Senior Director, Data & Analytics! 📊
Working closely with the hockey operations department, Parkatti will lead the creation & operation of a new analytics department, providing insight-driven recommendations for the team.
I want you to know that no matter your pronouns, I will respect you and incorporate them into our conversations. I will SCREW UP doing it many times, but my heart is in the right place and I am on your side. Also, some day we won't have to tweet this, but today is not that day.
When this is all over, I'm going to take my family to Banff, do Johnston Canyon, go to Lake Louise, walk around the lake, buy a hot chocolate, and then just be. Just sit there and let go of all of it, the whole year. I'll probably cry. That's okay. We've all earned a good cry.
After Khaira was drafted, read a story about his fam. Dad drove truck, Mom kept it all together, found their way in the community via hockey. I've cheered for Khaira since, but his struggle last year or so suggested he was at the last chance Texaco. Happy to see this recent run
So, I now own 4000 of those bags you buy at the grocery store when you pretend you're going to remember them for next time. Is there like a place you can take them back, like empties?
Trading Bear, if you get value in return, is justifiable. Are you getting a signed Kuemper? Are you getting a good young C or W? The biggest question: Does the organization itself have true market value on Bear? I think that's a very fair question. They did NOT have it on Jones.
Here's the thing about masks. They work. Not just well, but very well. With the current edition of Covid being so easily spread, double masking is a good idea. I'm not saying this to make you mad, I'm saying this because I care about you. Presented without agenda.
Last RT: A young man like Noah Philp stepping away from a dream tells us he has had a profound event in his life and we all need to respect that fact. I wish him nothing but the best.
I always cheered for Jarome Iginla, Calgary and elsewhere. How can you cheer against the guy? Great, great player, robbed of a Hart, didn't win Stanley and I haven't heard him complain about either to this day. I wish I was more like him, glad he's in the HHOF tonight.
Sam Gagner with five goals in 20 games, banking them in from the moon. Meanwhile Connor Brown gets a 10 bell chance and hammers the logo. Hockey Gods trolling Brown tonight.
I see a lot of Evander Kane negativity on my time line and that's fine. However, let me ask you a question: Is he wrong? And I remind you, this is twitter so you're under oath.
As long as I live, the Connor McDavid draft lottery will be the most memorable NHL lottery. It was a Saturday, maybe 5-5:30, Bill Daly said "we have a winner" and I (not on purpose) poured all of the wine in my glass on to the carpet. Where we you on McDavid's lottery day?
They're talking about the length of Rielly suspension. I can tell you the penalty now. The NHL will announce that as a result of the Rielly hit, the Oilers will have to send a third-round pick to the Calgary Flames.
Mattias Janmark is a fine player, glad he got to 10 goals. Started in the minors, didn't bitch, contributed when he got a chance. Throwback, solid two-way F and a man to respect.
Puljujarvi having a good night to my eye, a couple of good looks and astute positioning (example checking down there when Ceci pinched). I know many will disagree, but he is much better tonight than on Monday.
The Oliver Bjorkstrand trade is not close to real value, but taking on the entire cap hit is key. Keep that in mind when the Jesse Puljujarvi trade drops. It will be a mistake and the return ghastly. Oilers are weak at RW. Keep JP, make the money work another way. We wait.
I have enjoyed my time here. If we don't cross paths again, peace be with you. I felt we bonded in a real way. I'm not going anywhere, but Link Wray's three chords are playing louder by the hour. Love over hate. Always. Be well.
I'm seeing comments that go "IF Puljujarvi has the value analytics suggests, the offers should reflect it" but that misses the point completely. Again: The REASON you have an analytics department is to acquire high value at low cost. Smart teams are going to offer just enough.
If I say "JP has a track record of helping 5x5 possession and had a terrific offensive start, but Covid/injuries derailed him. He isn't 40, so the possession should stay and offense should recover" that isn't meant as a hostile statement. That's a defensible position.