Edmonton Sports Talk - Page 67

Rocket252 · #**1321** Posted **Jun 23, 2021, 4:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

i have mixed feelings about that...

the grey cup is the one canadian game that probably gets the widest television coverage and that audience - as opposed to fans in the stands - is probably weather independent. if anything inclement weather can add more interest to the game as opposed to lessening interest in the game as it can be a great equalizer.

as for stadium attendance, that probably has more to do with who's in the game than the weather that day but ticket sales either way are settled long before game day and are more dependent on who is playing than the weather.

Times change - People don't want to freeze in the stands anymore - they want a comfortable environment. If the CFL is looking to attract fans they need to think of things like that. That comes from a person who spent a lot of time freezing in the stands and is too old to deal with it anymore

Rocket252 · #**1322** Posted **Jun 23, 2021, 4:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Nice touch by EPS.

Well done.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**1323** Posted **Jul 6, 2021, 3:05 PM**

Montreal is out of the running to host FIFA World Cup in 2026. Edmonton and Toronto appear to be the only Canadian cities remaining.

https://globalnews.ca/news/8005671/montreal-withdraws-fifa-2026/

Rocket252 · #**1324** Posted **Jul 6, 2021, 3:19 PM**

Good News - hope we get some games

EdmTrekker · #**1325** Posted **Jul 6, 2021, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

Good News - hope we get some games

Edmonton is solid in its support for the World Cup. No doubt in my mind that FIFA will be naming Edmonton a host city for North America. The only question is how many extra games we will get now that Montreal is out.

Coldrsx · #**1326** Posted **Jul 7, 2021, 3:02 AM**

https://edmonton2026.com

Coldrsx · #**1327** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 3:53 PM**

September 25/26th is scheduled for the debut of the HSBC Canada Sevens at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB.

Immediately following the Vancouver event, the competing national 7s teams will head Northeast for a second consecutive weekend of action in Canada! Alberta is in Stage 3 of their Open for Summer Plan, allowing for a planned stadium set-up that will accommodate just over 31,000 fans per day at Commonwealth Stadium. Ticket on-sale is scheduled for July 22nd and further information and pricing will be released next week.

https://www.canadasevens.com/2021/07/09/canadasevensisback/

Coldrsx · #**1328** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 4:19 PM**

Can't wait!
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OPENING DAY! 35,000 FREE T-SHIRTS AT THE GATES!
vs. Ottawa, Saturday, August 7 at 8 p.m.
presented by Servus Credit Union
35,000 ticket holders will receive a FREE Elks t-shirt courtesy Servus Credit Union!

Elks debut their new antler helmets.

A celebration of the team's legacy, builders and the dawning of a new era of football excellence.

Post-game fireworks.

LABOUR DAY REMATCH - KIDS GET IN FREE!
vs. Calgary, Saturday, September 11 at 5 p.m.
presented by Save-On-Foods
Battle for Alberta CFL supremacy with the Stamps.
All youth 17 and under get in FREE.

Airboy · #**1329** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 5:58 PM**

Looking at this site, the flag was originally over eastern Canada but is now over Edmonton.

letape by tour de France coming to Canada next year. Location has not been confirmed.
But a guy I occasionally ride with has been promoting the US one and may be involved with the Canadian one as well.

/https://www.letapebytourdefrance.com/.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**1330** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 6:42 PM**

Duncan Keith traded to the Oilers for Caleb Jones and a 3rd round pick, no salary retained.

Coldrsx · #**1331** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 7:12 PM**

Here's hoping he can bring some veteran leadership, stability and presence to the room and ice.

Rocket252 · #**1332** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 7:30 PM**

Ballsy move by Holland - we will see if it pays off or not.

DKaz · #**1333** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 9:25 PM**

I'm optimistically skeptical of this trade.

25 years in BC did not convince me to be a Canucks fan. Who else would I cheer for? Holland could trade McDavid and I'll still blindly cheer for the Oilers.

EdmTrekker · #**1334** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 10:05 PM**

37 years old - I doubt he has the juice left to be very effective. I just don't get what the Oilers are expecting to achieve.

Coldrsx · #**1335** Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 11:58 PM**

1-2mil in salary SHOULD have been retained.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**1336** Posted **Jul 13, 2021, 1:32 AM**

https://www.capfriendly.com/trades

Chicago Blackhawks Acquire:
Caleb Jones · $850,000
2022 conditional 3rd round pick* (EDM)
*Conditions: If the Oilers make it to the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals and Keith is top 4 in playoffs TOI during the first 3 rounds, the pick upgrades to a 2022 2nd round
Sum: $850,000
Change: -$4,688,462

Edmonton Oilers Acquire:
Duncan Keith · $5,538,462
Tim Söderlund · $0 (AHL/JR)
Sum: $5,538,462
Change: +$4,688,462

Drumbones2 · #**1337** Posted **Jul 14, 2021, 10:46 PM**

Sather used to say the team that gets the best player wins the deal. Caleb Jones is borderline NHL while Duncan Keith is established and proven. He will be an asset. We need guys now to win not down the road. I trust Holland. LA definitely won the Gretzky deal, Sather said he hated to do it but Pocklington insisted, he was cash strapped.

Drumbones2 · #**1338** Posted **Jul 14, 2021, 10:58 PM**

One thing I really hated to see is McDavid getting mauled on the ice and no one standing up for him. What an embarrassment. I wish Holland could trade several duds that we have to bring back Big Rig Pat Maroon. He was one guy that protected Connor plus played very well with him. Lucic had balls too. I’m ad avid Oiler fan since the beginning in the old Edmonton gardens but I see a bunch of current players I would enjoy seeing traded. After watching the playoffs and Montreal and seeing what it takes it’s obvious we need more players with heart for the team and work ethic.

Coldrsx · #**1339** Posted **Jul 22, 2021, 2:47 PM**

Rugby Sevens tickets are now on sale.

https://www.canadasevens.com/tickets-edmonton/

Landlocked · #**1340** Posted **Jul 22, 2021, 5:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Drumbones2

One thing I really hated to see is McDavid getting mauled on the ice and no one standing up for him. What an embarrassment. I wish Holland could trade several duds that we have to bring back Big Rig Pat Maroon. He was one guy that protected Connor plus played very well with him. Lucic had balls too. I’m ad avid Oiler fan since the beginning in the old Edmonton gardens but I see a bunch of current players I would enjoy seeing traded. After watching the playoffs and Montreal and seeing what it takes it’s obvious we need more players with heart for the team and work ethic.

Patty didn't prevent a broken collarbone for 97. Lots of past stars have had career ending injuries despite how plentiful goons were. What's been apparent for many years is that the team with the best players will always lose the 'you hurt our stars, we hurt yours' battles. Better officiating and player safety is the only cure.