Edmonton Sports Talk - Page 45

Landlocked · #**881** Posted **Jul 9, 2019, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by s4.audios

Probably just super stoked to play a full season without Chiarelli overlooking things.

And that they re-signed Chiasson. Having Kassian and Chiasson as wingers who have shown some ability to play with the dynamic duo is a good thing. Similarly, having Holland and Tippet make it clear that the duo playing together instead of centering two lines is not necessarily a bad thing is likely comforting.

Add to that the news that Lucic has been working with a skills coach, instead of just trying to drop weight is another bonus, may mean a higher level of contributions from him this season.

Even if nothing else is added this off-season there are small reasons to be optimistic.

Black Star · #**882** Posted **Jul 9, 2019, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

The Eskimos have been a management train wreck for the last 15 years. mediocre performance, terrible (even cringeworthy at times) gimmicks, wacky decisions, high turnover in management/coaching. Our family has had season tickets for 20 some years...its not as fun as it used to be....

I've been airport custom patted down prior to 2 games this year. hard to keep beer prices down when you have the onsite security costs of a small country.

What do you expect from an organization that installed rider green seats.

Very true lol

Coldrsx · #**883** Posted **Jul 15, 2019, 4:49 AM**

14yrs ago today I was marshalling the inaugural West Edmonton Mall GP. Good times.

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1150622587623370752
@ianoyeg

Landlocked · #**884** Posted **Jul 19, 2019, 8:02 PM**

Lucic for Neil trade being finalized. Rishaug suggesting a portion of Lucic's contract is being retained. This may be to soften the blow as Neil costs slightly less and Lucic's contract is nearly buyout proof.

Coldrsx · #**885** Posted **Nov 1, 2019, 10:49 AM**

I wonder if this will have any impact on our bid... and certainly hope not.

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'No path forward' for X Games in Calgary

The X Games are no longer coming to Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi said Thursday.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...deau-1.5343680

Hallsy's Toupee · #**886** Posted **Mar 4, 2020, 1:01 AM**

Leon Draisaitl for Prime Minister!

Well OK then, he should get the Hart.

MacLac · #**887** Posted **Mar 12, 2020, 6:09 PM**

Now what the hell am I going to watch? No Oilers, No Masters (with fans on the course), even baseball killed some time during the dog days of summer.....

Does Drai still win the Art Ross and Hart?

Landlocked · #**888** Posted **Mar 12, 2020, 8:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by MacLac

Now what the hell am I going to watch? No Oilers, No Masters (with fans on the course), even baseball killed some time during the dog days of summer.....

Does Drai still win the Art Ross and Hart?

eSports?

MacLac · #**889** Posted **Mar 12, 2020, 8:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Landlocked

eSports?

What is that again? Sports video games?

Landlocked · #**890** Posted **Mar 12, 2020, 9:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by MacLac

What is that again? Sports video games?

Pretty much. Often streamed live with highly competitive team play and big prize money. I know the knee-jerk reaction is to ridicule it but I'd love to hear a legitimate description for how it differs from watching a sporting event that you also aren't playing. Honestly not my idea of fun, but some enjoy it. If a video game was the only way I could get a hockey fix I'd rather play it myself.

Coldrsx · #**891** Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 2:51 PM**

Interesting...

EDMONTON

COVID-19 data: The Edmonton area accounts for just 13 per cent (451) of Alberta’s total positive cases (3,401), compared to more than 70 per cent in Calgary. Alberta is one most heavily tested provinces/states per capita on the continent. (Source: CTV News)

Edmonton’s case: Edmonton’s ICE District checks all of the NHL’s boxes. It’s a completely self-contained area, with the sparkling new arena, a spacious community ice rink, and a luxury JW Marriott hotel all connected – allowing for players and officials to never step outside. The 322-room hotel with 24 suites, which is owned by Oilers owner Daryl Katz, could house up to seven teams, and is equipped with two restaurants, more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space, plus a gym and pool. Add in the fact that Edmonton is in the second-least infected city in the NHL, it figures to be on any short list. Alberta premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday he received a call from Bettman.

“There was a very general conversation,” Kenney said in his briefing. “We have not received a proposal of any kind. I underscored that if a proposal were forthcoming, we would obviously expect the league to prepare a very detailed plan to mitigate risk.

https://www.tsn.ca/four-nhl-cities-t...tart-1.1469143

Black Star · #**892** Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 3:49 PM**

Sounds like the perfect scenario for all envolved.

TimB09 · #**893** Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 5:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

Sounds like the perfect scenario for all envolved.

Once the borders are opened up, sure.

foolworm · #**894** Posted **Apr 24, 2020, 12:01 AM**

Some more scuttlebutt: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...-neutral-sites

Basically Rogers Place would turn into a dedicated hockey facility for a few months, but I doubt there are many competitors for arena time. That said it would be a huge logistical undertaking on very short notice, especially with the enhanced hygiene and distancing requirements.

Coldrsx · #**895** Posted **Apr 24, 2020, 1:15 AM**

Hlinka Gretzky Cup... but priorities right.

Coldrsx · #**896** Posted **May 6, 2020, 9:55 PM**

Things seem to be progressing between the Edmonton Oilers and the province of Alberta with regards to a hub city proposal in Edmonton that would allow the NHL to potentially resume its season, reports TSN's Ryan Rishaug.

https://www.tsn.ca/ryan-rishaug-thin...erta-1.1472989

Harrison · #**897** Posted **May 7, 2020, 3:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Things seem to be progressing between the Edmonton Oilers and the province of Alberta with regards to a hub city proposal in Edmonton that would allow the NHL to potentially resume its season, reports TSN's Ryan Rishaug.

https://www.tsn.ca/ryan-rishaug-thin...erta-1.1472989

This would be amazing if it actually works out. Sucks that fans wouldn't be able to attend though, but it is totally understandable.

Coldrsx · #**898** Posted **May 9, 2020, 4:15 PM**

Some interesting facts/figures on live sports going forward.

http://angusreid.org/covid19-sports-empty-arenas/

Coldrsx · #**899** Posted **May 21, 2020, 8:26 PM**

Here's hoping.

https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/h...-37385182ec35/

Black Star · #**900** Posted **May 21, 2020, 10:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Here's hoping.

https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/h...-37385182ec35/

Makes perfect sense to me. Fingers crossed and a