
David Staples
Columnist at Edmonton Journal
Host at Cult of Hockey podcast
Founder @TheCultofHockey, hockey blog w/ wisest readers. By the Faithful & for the Faithful. Player, coach, fan, writer & Grade A shots research fanatic.
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2 days ago |
edmontonjournal.com | David Staples
'Beaten to a pulp': Vegas hockey world consumed by fear and loathingPublished May 13, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 5 minute readThe brave Golden Knight faces down the Edmonton Oilers after game two of the hockey series. Photo by Malcolm MayesArticle contentIt was a hard loss for the Vegas hockey world, as the pride of their city, the Vegas Golden Knights were shut-out by the Edmonton Oilers and are now down 3-1 in the Pacific division final.
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edmontonjournal.com | David Staples
'Don't panic': Hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights, Game 4Published May 12, 2025 • Last updated 1 minute ago • 2 minute readEdmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid Photo by David Bloom /PostmediaArticle contentThe Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Reaction online heated up fast.
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tj.news | David Staples
Advertisement 1Author of the article: • Edmonton Journal • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Advertisement 2Don't have an account? Create AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
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edmontonjournal.com | David Staples
Edmonton Oilers top goalie out 'at least a week,' NHL insider reportsPublished May 12, 2025 • Last updated 18 minutes ago • < 1 minute readEdmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard is a perfect 4-0 after starting Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Los Angeles Kings. Pickard will likely start between the pipes when the Oilers begin their series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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tj.news | David Staples
Advertisement 1Author of the article: • Edmonton Journal • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThis in from NHL insider Darren Dreger on the Ray & Dregs podcast, news that injured Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard will be out for the entire Vegas series. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
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