Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer

Brenden opens the Sep. 14 show (9/14/22)

14 Sep 2022

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Audio from Philip Broberg before he and the other top Oilers prospects head to Penticton for the Young Stars tournament. Learn more about your ad choi...

Oil Kings G.M. Kirt Hill (9/13/22)

13 Sep 2022

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An update on the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings from G.M. Kirt Hill, who oversees a group with significant turnover at the player and coaching positions fol...

Bob Stauffer (9/13/22)

13 Sep 2022

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Bob checks in from the Barry Katz Media Golf Day with the latest insider info on the Edmonton Oilers just one week away from the start of training cam...

Jets colour analyst Jamie Thomas from 680 CJOB (9/12/22)

13 Sep 2022

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Hear all about the Jets off-season that saw a new head coach arrive in town, and who to watch for at the Young Stars Classic with Jamie Thomas from CJ...

Brenden opens the Sep. 13 show (9/13/22)

13 Sep 2022

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Hear a boatload of audio from Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the off-season and the excitement surrounding the Oilers as the team returns t...

Thomas Drance from the Athletic (9/12/22)

12 Sep 2022

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Bob and Thomas discuss the upcoming Young Stars Classic tournament in Penticton, BC, featuring top prospects and rookies from the Oilers, Vancouver Ca...

Jack Cookson from ProAm Sports (9/12/22)

12 Sep 2022

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A local expert in sports memorabilia, Jack Cookson from ProAm Sports joins the show once again to explain which Oilers are in highest demand, the ever...

NHL insider John Shannon (9/12/22)

12 Sep 2022

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Bob and John discuss the excitement around young members of the Oilers organization who will represent the team at the young stars tournament in Penti...

Oilers forward Zach Hyman (9/12/22)

12 Sep 2022

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Hear from the second-year Oilers forward about huis time in Oilers colours, excitement for this upcoming season and a bit of background on his relatio...

Brenden Escott on the Elks (9/9/22)

09 Sep 2022

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Our Brenden Escott sets up the Labour Day Rematch between Edmonton and Calgary as the Elks continue working through a difficult 2022 season. Learn mor...

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (9/9/22)

09 Sep 2022

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Hear from the Fort Saskatchewan, AB native after he signed a four-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens, who acquired him via trade earl...

Sportsnet Mark Spector (9/9/22)

09 Sep 2022

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Bob and Mark discuss Edmonton's latest on-ice activities, which include more and more Oilers regulars, and which remaining free agents could be brough...

Bob opens the Sep. 9 show (9/9/22)

09 Sep 2022

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Get the top news of the day as Oilers informal skates continue at Rogers Place and more players arrive in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

NHL insider John Shannon (9/7/22)

07 Sep 2022

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Bob and John discuss how teams gain insight into a prospect's character and the role social media plays in background checking before a team invests i...

David Staples from the Edmonton Journal (9/7/22)

07 Sep 2022

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Hear from the Cult of Hockey's David Staples about Jesse Puljujarvi's future in Edmonton, what a return in a trade would be, Darnell Nurse's status as...

Listener calls and texts (9/7/22)

07 Sep 2022

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Bob get thoughts from you on your level of optimism about this year's Oilers team and why you feel it's different than in years past.. Learn more abou...

Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard (9/7/22)

07 Sep 2022

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Hear from the budding star defenceman who is back in town after a summer spent trying to improve upon his big 2021-22 season. Learn more about your ad...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector | Part Three (9/6/22)

06 Sep 2022

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Continued discussion about Edmonton's forward depth, which player makes sense on a professional tryout offer and more. Learn more about your ad choice...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector | Part Two (9/6/22)

06 Sep 2022

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Bob and Mark discuss Edmonton's depth at right wing and whether Jesse Puljujarvi will still be an Oiler at season's end. Learn more about your ad choi...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector | Part One (9/6/22)

06 Sep 2022

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Bob and Mark discuss the latest piece Mark has written for Sportsnet, which talks about how the vibe around this year's Oilers team is genuinely diffe...

Oilers defenceman Ryan Murray (9/6/22)

06 Sep 2022

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Hear why Ryan Murray decided to make Edmonton his home on a one-year deal and what he hopes to bring to a team he feels in ready to make a push for a ...

Hart Levine & Ian Herbers (9/2/22)

02 Sep 2022

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First, PuckPedia's Hart Levine joins the show to explain how Ryan Murray's new one=-year deal in Edmonton affects the team's salary cap situation now ...

Oilers play-by-play man Jack Michaels (9/2/22)

02 Sep 2022

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Reaction to Edmonton signing defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year, $750,000 contract and a little college football talk. Learn more about your ad choi...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (9/2/22)

02 Sep 2022

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Bob and Mark discuss Edmonton's defensive depth and the latest free agent signing is made official. Get live reaction from Stauffer and Spector for ou...

Bob opens the Sep. 2 show (9/2/22)

02 Sep 2022

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The Oilers are ready to make another off-season addition. Bob hints at who that may be and what the most pressing roster needs are for this Edmonton t...

Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway (9/1/22)

01 Sep 2022

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Hear from Edmonton's 2020 first round draft pick Dylan Holloway after a couple of informal skates ahead of training camp, where he hopes to crack the ...

NHL insider John Shannon (8/31/22)

01 Sep 2022

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Bob and John look at the impact that Jay Woodcroft and Evander Kane had in turning Edmonton's season for the better last year, and what a full season ...

Tony Brar from Oilers TV (9/1/22)

01 Sep 2022

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A look at Tony's career path as a broadcaster and ball hockey player and his thoughts on the Oilers and what players he's eyeing most heading into the...

Georges Laraques (9/1/22)

01 Sep 2022

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The former Oilers heavyweight discusses Montreal's big off-season moves and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Informal skates are ongoing at Rogers Place (9/1/22)

01 Sep 2022

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Get the latest on the Oilers as players young and old slowly return to town to get back on the Rogers Place ice. Hear audio from 2021 first round draf...

630 CHED's Reid Wilkins (8/31/22)

01 Sep 2022

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Bob and Reid discuss the future of the Edmonton Oilers with the wealth of prospects, CFL football and what's ailing the Elks and much more. Learn more...

Bob opens the Aug. 31 show (8/31/22)

01 Sep 2022

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Some Oilers are back in Edmonton for informal skates ahead of training camp. Find out the latest on the team and from the league as Bob opens the show...

David Staples from the Edmonton Journal (8/31/22)

01 Sep 2022

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A talk about the current rendition of the Oilers as players start rolling into town for training camp ahead of the most important season in recent mem...

Jonathan Willis from the Athletic (8/30/22)

30 Aug 2022

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Jonathan Willis covers the Oilers for the Athletic and discusses his recent work on Edmonton's ability to enter the season without making a trade, whi...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector | Part Two (8/30/22)

30 Aug 2022

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More deep discussion about the Calgary Flames players you'd be okay seeing in Oilers colours, and just what kind of return Jesse Puljujarvi would fetc...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector | Part One (8/30/22)

30 Aug 2022

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Bob and Mark debate and engage the text line with which Calgary Flame, past and present, they would poach and bring to Edmonton. Learn more about your...

Bob opens the Aug. 30 show (8/30/22)

30 Aug 2022

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Bob poses the question, if you could poach one Calgary Flames player, past or present, and bring them to the Oilers team, which player would it be? Le...

Hershey Bears Head Coach Todd Nelson (8/29/22)

29 Aug 2022

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Former Oilers assistant Todd Nelson talks about his recent run on Dallas' bench and his position as a head coach in the American Hockey League. Learn ...

Rob Brown from the Oilers Radio Network (8/29/22)

29 Aug 2022

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A catch-up with former NHLer Rob Brown, our Inside the Game analyst from the Oilers Radio Network, about modern training camp vs what heh experienced ...

NHL insider John Shannon (8/29/22)

29 Aug 2022

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Thoughts on the World Cup of Hockey in 2024 and whether Russia should be included, Jesse Puljujarvi and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Bob opens the Aug. 29 show (8/29/22)

29 Aug 2022

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Bob talks potential line combinations, Ryan McLeod, which forwards have a shot at making the roster at training camp and more. Learn more about your a...

Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell (8/26/22)

26 Aug 2022

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Everything you need to know before the Edmonton Elks welcome the Ottawa Redblacks to the Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium looking for a fourth win ...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (8/26/22)

26 Aug 2022

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Mark and Brenden debate what kind of player the Oilers are best to target either before the season or at the trade deadline to bolster the roster for ...

630 CHED's Reid Wilkins (8/26/22)

26 Aug 2022

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Brenden and Reid cut it up about the LIV golf tour and whether it's good for the game, the Edmonton Oilers and reasons for optimism entering this seas...

Who is the best all-time guitar player? (8/26/22)

26 Aug 2022

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Give a riff on who you think is the greatest guitar player of all time and get up to speed on news and notes from around the hockey world as Brenden E...

Oil Kings Head Coach Luke Pierce (8/25/22)

25 Aug 2022

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A look ahead at a very different Edmonton Oil Kings team from the one that represented the WHL at the 2022 Memorial Cup. Head Coach Luke Pierce gives ...

AJ Jakubec from TSN 1200 in Ottawa (8/25/22)

25 Aug 2022

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Bob and St. Albert native AJ Jakubec discuss the Elks and Redblacks back-to-back series and other CFL headlines before diving into a huge off-season f...

Oilers play-by-play man Cam Moon (8/25/22)

25 Aug 2022

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Bob and Cam explore where Jesse Puljujarvi is best suited in the current Oilers forward configuration and which seventh defenceman on the free agent m...

Bob kicks off the Aug. 25 show (8/25/22)

25 Aug 2022

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Where would you deploy Jesse Puljujarvi to start this season if you coached the Oilers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL insider John Shannon (8/24/22)

24 Aug 2022

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Bob asks John whether he would spend a first round draft pick to acquire a high-powered offensive rental player over the course of this season, if not...

David Staples from the Edmonton Journal (8/24/22)

24 Aug 2022

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Bob and David venture down the path of what Chicago would want in return if they were trading away Patrick Kane and whether the Oilers have the assets...

Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun-Times (8/24/22)

24 Aug 2022

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Thoughts on the off-season transactions made by Chicago Blackhawks G.M. Kyle Davidson before Ben and Bob explore possible trade scenarios involving ca...

Bob opens the Aug. 24 show (8/24/22)

24 Aug 2022

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News and headlines from around the NHL, including another peek at Patrick Kane's availability in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Capitals colour analyst Al May (8/23/22)

23 Aug 2022

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Bob and Al May discuss SEC football and Alabama coach Nick Saban's monster contract extension and the dynamics of keeping chemistry in a dressing room...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part 2 | 8/23/22)

23 Aug 2022

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A look at the Oilers and Canada's 19th World Junior Gold with thoughts on how the tournament was executed, amid a summer heatwave. Learn more about yo...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part 1 | 8/23/22)

23 Aug 2022

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A debate about what the Oilers would have to give up to acquire Patrick Kane from Chicago via trade, and whether it's worth pursuing for Ken Holland a...

Bob opens the Aug. 23 show (8/23/22)

23 Aug 2022

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More on the rumors about Patrick Kane to Edmonton and what the potential trade would have to look like to pry the three-time Stanley Cup champion out ...

Bob kicks off the Aug. 22 show (8/22/22)

22 Aug 2022

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Team Canada beats Finland 3-2 in overtime to win Gold at the 2022 World Juniors in Edmonton and Mason MacTavish cements himself as a future star. Lear...

Sportsnet's Jack Michaels (8/22/22)

22 Aug 2022

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More discussion about Patrick Kane's fit in Edmonton, if he was acquired via trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL insider John Shannon (8/22/22)

22 Aug 2022

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Bob and John react to Team Canada's gold medal win at the World Juniors, Nazem Kadri signing in Calgary and whether the Oilers should take a shot at a...

Penn State men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky (8/22/22)

22 Aug 2022

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A chat between former teammates in Edmonton's minor hockey circuit, Bob and Guy Gadowsky, who is the head coach of men's hockey at Penn State Universi...

Former Oiler Shawn Belle (8/19/22)

19 Aug 2022

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Shawn joins Cam to talk about his junior days, his time with the Oilers and the Canadian World Junior teams. Then, Brenden Escott hops on to preview E...

Bob Stauffer from the Oilers Radio Network (8/19/22)

19 Aug 2022

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Bob and Cam dive into the Kadri deal, the Battle Of Alberta and Team Canada at the World Juniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (8/19/22)

19 Aug 2022

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Spec joins Cam to discuss the Calgary Flames recent moves, Patrick Kane and the new look Montreal Canadiens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Cam opens up the Aug.19 show (8/19/22)

19 Aug 2022

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Cam Moon and Cody Janzen open up Friday's show diving into Kadri's deal, Price's injury and the World Juniors semifinal.  Learn more about your ad ch...

Condors Assistant Coach Josh Green (8/18/22)

18 Aug 2022

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Josh Green joins Bob to discuss his new role behind the bench in Bakersfield, his playing career, that included time in Edmonton's system and much mor...

Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe (8/18/22)

18 Aug 2022

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Bob and Kevin discuss life after his recent retirement from his role as Vice-Chair of the Oilers Entertainment Group, his legacy in Edmonton and the s...

Sportsnet's Eric Francis (8/18/22)

18 Aug 2022

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Nazem Kadri is signing in Calgary. Get reaction from Sportsnet's Eric Francis and find out for how many years and how much money as well as how fans i...

Sportsnet's Gene Principe (8/18/22)

18 Aug 2022

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A summer check-in with the beloved Oilers Sportsnet reporter Gene Principe reveals Edmonton's level of interest in Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane as ...

Oilers Assistant G.M. Brad Holland (8/17/22)

17 Aug 2022

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Bob sits down with the recently-promoted Brad Holland about player management, the assets within Edmonton's system and the unusual last few seasons fr...

NHL insider John Shannon (8/17/22)

17 Aug 2022

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Thoughts on the summer World Juniors in Edmonton and Canada's quest for a gold medal, whether Patrick Kane is a fit in Edmonton and what factors he ma...

David Staples from the Edmonton Journal (8/17/22)

17 Aug 2022

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Bob and David discuss the off-seasons of Edmonton and Calgary, the fan perspective of Ken Holland and the work he's done as Oilers G.M. and the teams ...

Bob opens the Aug. 17 show (8/17/22)

17 Aug 2022

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Bob opens the show with audio clips from G.M. Ken Holland and Head Coach Jay Woodcroft, with thoughts on the 2022 World Juniors as well as the tournam...

Listener calls and texts (8/16/22)

16 Aug 2022

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A discussion about Leon Draisaitl's current contract on the five-year anniversary of the day he signed the eight-year extension in town. Learn more ab...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part 3 | 8/16/22)

16 Aug 2022

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A look at the defensive depth on the team and reaction to Jay Woodcroft's comment's from yesterday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part 2 | 8/16/22)

16 Aug 2022

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Bob and Mark explore the shifting narrative about Oilers G.M. Ken Holland as his greater body of work continues unfolding. Learn more about your ad ch...

Bob and Mark open the Aug. 16 show (8/16/22)

16 Aug 2022

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Bob and Mark open an extended Stauffer and Spector show with debate about the struggling Edmonton Elks, the lightly-attended 2022 World Juniors and mo...

NHL insider John Shannon (8/15/22)

15 Aug 2022

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Bob and John discuss whether perspective is shifting on Ken Holland's asset management ability, considering the Oilers hold four first round draft pic...

President & CEO of the AHL Scott Howson (8/15/22)

15 Aug 2022

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A detailed discussion about the American Hockey League, the location of it's teams, whether Edmonton will move it's affiliate to Canada and much more ...

Oilers Head Coach Jay Woodcroft (8/15/22)

15 Aug 2022

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An off-season check-in with the head coach of the Oilers, Jay Woodcroft. Hear about the off-season moves, Ben Stelter's impact on the team, Duncan Kei...

Bob opens the Aug. 15 show (8/15/22)

15 Aug 2022

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Fomer Oiler Colton Sceviour signs overseas and the World Juniors continue with muted attendance at Roger place in the middle of summer. Get caught up ...

Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell (8/12/22)

12 Aug 2022

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Hear all you need to know about the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders before they square off in Week 10 of the season on the Brick Field at C...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (8/12/22)

12 Aug 2022

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Mark and Brenden discuss the impact of Ben Stelter on the Oilers, Robin Lehner's injury and Vegas' recent business dealings, Borje Salming and more, L...

Steven Ellis from the Hockey News (8/12/22)

12 Aug 2022

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Steven Ellis has been covering the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton this summer and shares what he's seen from Team Canada in two dom...

Brenden kicks off the Aug. 12 show (8/12/22)

12 Aug 2022

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Get updated on Team Canada's efforts through two games at the World Juniors from our Brenden Escott while Bob and Reid golf at the Gary Draeger Golf C...

Oil Kings G.M. Kirt Hill (8/11/22)

11 Aug 2022

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A look at this week's big trade between the Oil Kings and Tri-City Americans in the WHL with Edmonton's general manager, Kirt Hill. Learn more about y...

Oilers play-by-play man Cam Moon (8/11/22)

11 Aug 2022

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630 CHED's play-by-play voice Cam Moon reflects on Ben Stelter's impact on the Oilers, how the team is built moving into the 2022-23 season and the 20...

Washington Capitals colour analyst Al May (8/11/22)

11 Aug 2022

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Bob and Al discuss how impactful relationships between professional athletes and children facing terminal illness or other challenges can be. Plus, lo...

Ben Stelter passes away (8/11/22)

11 Aug 2022

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Oilers superfan Ben Stelter, who captured the hearts of many during Edmonton's most recent playoff run, has passed away from a form of brain cancer at...

Glenn Anderson (8/10/22)

10 Aug 2022

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Hockey Hall of Famer Glenn Anderson stops by to share stories from the Dynasty Oilers years and winning a Stanley Cup as a Ranger, opinions on this ne...

David Staples from the Edmonton Journal (8/10/22)

10 Aug 2022

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Bob and David fantasize about the scoring potential of a McDavid, Kane and Draisaitl line for the Oilers, explore the potential of this year's team to...

NHL insider John Shannon (8/10/22)

10 Aug 2022

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Thoughts on Glenn Anderson's Hall of Fame career, projected line combinations for the 2022-23 Oilers and Borje Salming's time in Toronto and ALS diagn...

Bob kicks off the Aug. 10 show (8/10/22)

10 Aug 2022

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Thoughts on the 2022 World Juniors as Team Canada begins preliminary round play against Latvia, Borje Salming's ALS diagnosis and NHL Today with Brend...

Oil Kings Assistant Coach Serge Lajoie (8/9/22)

09 Aug 2022

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Hear from the new assistant coach of the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, Serge Lajoie, as he joins a the league champions following stints behind the bench ...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part Two | 8/9/22)

09 Aug 2022

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Debate about whether Ken Holland needs to hurry to sign RFA forward Ryan McLeod and a deeper look at the Oilers as a more desirable destination for pl...

Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part One | 8/9/22)

09 Aug 2022

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Bob and Mark discuss Ken Holland's body of work in free agency to turn the Oilers around and how winning is turning Edmonton into a place players want...

Wayne Gretzky (8/9/22)

09 Aug 2022

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On the 34th anniversary of the trade that sent him from Edmonton to Los Angeles, the Great One joins the show to look back on the emotions, fallout an...

Hart Levine from PuckPedia (8/8/22)

08 Aug 2022

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Get a breakdown of Edmonton's salary cap situation with Ryan McLeod as the lone remaining restricted free agent. Plus, what happened with Duncan Keith...

Oilers G.M. Ken Holland (8/8/22)

08 Aug 2022

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The Oilers general manager and president of hockey operations updates you on Ryan McLeod's restricted free agent status and whether he's expected at t...

NHL insider John Shannon (8/8/22)

08 Aug 2022

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Comments from our NHL insider John Shannon on Edmonton's roster now that Ryan McLeod is the lone unsigned player. Plus, a look around the NHL and the ...