Game 25: Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
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Monday Mailbag: How soon do you see the Oilers making a goalie trade
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 goalie trades, being out of the playoffs at American Thanksgiving, the schedule, and more. If you’ve…
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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
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Michigan Leads With 4 Players on US World Junior Prelim Roster
USA Hockey has announced a 28-man preliminary roster for this year's World Junior Championship, which is taking place Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn...
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Waive Him Now
The player to the left shall not be named in today's article for any reason. He hasn't earned that respect by any measure after being acquitted for charges of sexual assault in the Hockey Canada trial. You all know his name so me repeating it here isn't necessary, but I want to make it clear that his name will never be used in any way since it became apparent that the Vegas Golden Knights are desperate for a goaltender regardless of past allegations and involvement in alleged crimes. As he pla...
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Jets prospects perfect in shootout as Moose win 4-3 over Wolves in Isaac Poulter’s hometown debut
Recap of the game.
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The Rundown - Week 9
With the MacEwan Griffins having Black Friday and the weekend off, there were eight teams who in action across the three provinces this weekend. The only province not to have hockey action was Saskatchewan, both both teams were playing elsewhere. There were some intriguing matchups this week as playoff positions could be solidified while other teams could climb back into races if they were to win games. Officially, everyone still has a shot at the playoffs, but it's the ability to capitalize o...
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Today In NHL History - Tristan Jarry's Goal
On November 30, 2023, Pittsburgh Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry became the 14th goaltender to be credited with a goal in a NHL game and the 9th goaltender to shoot the puck into the net. Defending a 3-2 lead against Tampa Bay with a minute remaining on the road, Jarry collected an Anthony Cirelli tip in and promptly fired it 175 feet into the Lightning's empty cage. The
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Today In NHL History - Thornton Trade (BOS-SJS)
On November 30th in 2005, Boston Bruins GM Mike O'Connell traded the jewel of the 1997 Draft to Doug Wilson's San Jose Sharks for first rounders Wayne Primeau (17th in 1994), Marco Sturm (21st in 1996), and Brad Stuart (3rd in 1998), stunning pundits from coast to coast. Blindsided by the deal, Joe Thornton went on to win the Art Ross and Hart trophies in his west coast debut, cinching the
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Today In NHL History - Ballard Slashes Vokoun
On November 30th in 2009, Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Ballard bloodied teammate Tomas Vokoun with a vicious slash to the head after Atlanta Thrashers star Ilya Kovalchuk scored halfway through the first period. Vokoun exited on a stretcher after a 10 minute delay and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Czech netminder escaped serious injury, needing only 10 stitches to
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Sunday Scramble: Don’t expect Oilers to make goalie trade, media scrum drama, Bettman quiet on expansion, and more
What did we learn about the Edmonton Oilers this week? Not much. The Oilers have long been fans of the zig-zag. Think they’re turning the corner? No, no. That game against Dallas was a classic Oilers trap. Coming off an emotional win vs arch-nemesis Florida, they had one of their several letdown games this season. …
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Winning at every level propelled Thomas Milic into the Winnipeg Jets net for his NHL debut
Thomas Milic’s NHL debut stood as a major milestone in a career built on persistence and steady progression.
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The Day After 26.0: Oilers snag win that means a little more
All wins don’t come equal. Some you have to fight a little bit harder for, and some just mean a little bit more. For the Edmonton Oilers, all of the above were relevant in their 4-0 drubbing of the Seattle Kraken, as they won in every which way. They dominated on the scoreboard, putting up…
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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
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Minnesota Tops Denver in OT in Hall of Fame Game
With the annual USA Hockey Hall of Fame game being held at Colorado's Ball Arena, two old WCHA rivals, Minnesota and Denver, renewed acquaintances Saturday. The teams have had somewhat opposite fortunes so far this year, but in a wildly-entertaining contest, Minnesota showed it could be on its way to getting back to its old self...
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BU, Cornell Both Take Away Lessons From Latest MSG Game
On the eve marking 100 years of the Boston University-Cornell rivalry, the biennial clash between the two schools at Madison Square Garden was exactly what it was supposed to be — a match of two heavyweights...
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Jets beat Predators 5–2 as secondary scoring helps end four-game slump
Recap of the game.
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TBC: Certified Beauties
It has been a pleasure to have had the opportunities to read some great books over the last week that has allowed us to interview great authors on The Hockey Show . While I'm completely aware of the need for these authors to promote their books to help sales, it's been a better experience getting to know the people writing these books through our conversations. That holds true for today's book review as Teebz's Book Club is proud to review Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold S...
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Friedman: Stuart Skinner didn’t request trade, Oilers won’t make ‘lateral move’ in potential goaltender swap
Amid a week where smoke has billowed from the stove of Edmonton about a potential goaltending trade, some of that timber is being held back from further ignition. As the Oilers continue to evaluate their goaltenders — Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard — with more than a few goaltenders available on the market, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman…
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impactful return, Zach Hyman’s first goal, and Stuart Skinner gets the shutout
The Edmonton Oilers rolled into Seattle on Saturday afternoon looking for signs of life after getting dummied by the Stars on Thursday night in one of the worst losses of the season. With injuries piling up, trade rumours flying all over social media, and the season slipping quietly toward the danger zone, this matchup with…
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Top Dawg In The SPHL
It's been said many times that goaltenders are a different bunch of people from the rest of the players that make up hockey teams. Usually, this is in reference to goalies being a little superstitious when to comes to their routines on gameday, but you have to have an appreciation for guys who are willing to stand in front of a piece of rubber moving at three-digit speeds. The man to the left isn't Bruce Wayne nor is he Batman, but he could be considered a superhero in some circles for the num...
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Oilers sink Seattle in fiesty afternoon affair: Recap, Highlights, and Results
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers hit the road for a game, this time against the Seattle Kraken. It was one of their best performances of the season, as the Oilers shut out the Kraken 4-0 in what was a rather feisty affair. Let’s take a look…
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Moose suffer first regulation loss of season to Wolves as Chicago takes it 4-1 over Manitoba
Recap of the game.
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Today In NHL History - Billy Smith's Goal
On November 28, 1979, New York Islanders netminder Billy Smith became the first goaltender to be credited with a goal in a NHL game. Blindly playing the puck to the blueline, Colorado Rockies defenceman Rob Ramage watched his pass slide the length of the ice into his now empty thanks to an astute move by his goalie on a delayed penalty. Smith, being the last offensive player to touch, was
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Scenes From Morning Skate: Nugent-Hopkins returns as Oilers lose Roslovic
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is back. After missing nine games with an undisclosed injury, the Edmonton Oilers’ longest-tenured player returns to the lineup Saturday afternoon in Seattle. It’s good news. The kind the Oilers desperately need. Nugent-Hopkins was off to a hot start before getting hurt, posting five goals and 16 points in 16 games. Getting him…
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