Bob opens the New Years Eve show (12/31/25)

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Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer 18 min 4 speakers 4 chapters transcribed 1 month ago

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What’s the show setup and who’s on tonight at Rogers Place for the Oilers vs. Bruins?

Bob Stauffer 0:00

Hey, it's Bob Stauffer. I just wanted to let you know that you can listen to Oilers Now ad-free on Amazon Music, included with Prime. Welcome, everybody. It's a game night. It is New Year's Eve. We're at Rogers Place. The Boston Bruins are in town to play the Edmonton Oilers and... Team Canada has been announced. We have a jam-packed edition of Oilers Now presented by our title sponsor, World of Spas. Lots of conversation opening half hour about who's in and who's out. And then joining us throughout the course of today's show, John Shannon. courtesy of our friends at Legacy Heating and Cooling, Rob Brown for Hughes Car Wash. At 5.35 today, part of Team USA's selection committee, Edmonton Oilers General Manager, Stan Bowman.

Bob Stauffer 0:47

I'm going to be up front with you. The conversation is going to be about the Oilers. But that's coming down the pipe as we are at the midway point of the season after tonight for the Edmonton Oilers. And just like many of you predicted, Back in the middle of October through the middle of November when the Oilers were taking on some water. Yes, the Edmonton Oilers head into, no matter what happens today, a minimum of first place in the Pacific Division. At least by points. After Vegas lost earlier today, Anaheim theoretically could tie Edmonton with points. The Oilers, however, if they get a victory tonight, would be the sole holder of top spot in the Pacific Division. Now, you can reach us at any time at the River Creek Resort and Casino hotline at 780-451-8800.

Bob Stauffer 1:30

It is brought to you by the River Creek Resort and Casino. Don't miss comedian Brent Butt on January the 30th. Tickets at therivercurryresort.com. Excitement, bet on it. And you can text us on the Ashley Fine Floors text line at 780-451-8800. Find the new floors you always wanted at 143rd Street, 111th Avenue, or head to ashleyfinefloors.com for more information. We're on exit orders now.

Which guests and sponsors are announced for today’s New Year’s Eve Oilers Now show?

Bob Stauffer 1:55

You can tweet me personally, Bob underscore Stauffer. You can tweet Aidan Ganim. at Aiden Ganim. Ganim is G-A-N-A-M underscore. We're also on Instagram at Oilers underscore now underscore. Top story for Legacy Heating and Cooling. Home and O payments to no interest for a year. That's how you build a legacy. Legacy Heating and Cooling. Team Canada has been announced. Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent Hopkins not on the team. I'd like to get your thoughts specifically on Bouchard. I want to say this right away. You know, there's some interesting dynamics that occur in terms of who gets to make the actual selections that could be potentially impactful in terms of who's in and who's out. Case in point, John Cooper is the head coach.

Bob Stauffer 2:52

He is with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. Bruce Cassidy is part of the coaching staff. He is with the Vegas Golden Knights organization. Doug Armstrong is the general manager of the St. Louis Blues. He's the GM of Team Canada. One of his confidants is Jim Neal.

How is the Oilers’ season standing described at the mid-point after tonight’s game?

Bob Stauffer 3:09

He is the GM of the Dallas Stars. Julian Breezebaugh, part of Team Canada. Tampa Bay Lightning. And back through the 1980s, if you look at the Canada Cup at times, there was criticism of how many Edmonton Oilers would be on the team. Now, this was during a decade dominated by the Edmonton Oilers and for the Canada Cup teams. Now, these teams were not... overseen directly by Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada has played a significant factor in the growth, I'd say, fair to say, of the world juniors. And they certainly would have some deference, unquestionably, to NHL general managers and coaches that are involved in selecting this team. Now, there's another part of Hockey Canada that we should mention to you, and that is how important TSN has been.

Bob Stauffer 4:05

TSN's a really good partner. Frankly, TSN has probably saved the Canadian Football League. I don't think you can even debate it. They've done a great job over the years, okay? And TSN has got some strong personalities, and they've had a long partnership with Hockey Canada as well, and they are a good partner. I have this discussion once in a while with Ryan Rashog, and there's a reason why Ryan's on the show this year.