Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer
Episodes
NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes (6/17/21)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Weekes makes the case for drafting a goaltender in the first round and gives his thoughts on Edmonton Oil Kings netminder and projected first-ro...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (6/17/21)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Louie discuss the best in 70s sitcoms and how important a gritty, physical presence is in a modern NHL lineup. Learn more about your ad choice...
Bob kicks off the June 17 show (6/17/21)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob touches on a variety of subjects, from 70s sitcoms to whether the Oilers would move Zack Kassian to upgrade the right wing position. Then, NHL Tod...
NHL insider John Shannon (6/16/21)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon talks free agent targets for Edmonton, the impact of escrow on player salaries now and in the future, Tampa's looming salary purge and mo...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (6/16/21)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get a thorough update on Alberta's COVID situation before David and Bob discuss Zach Hyman as a free agent target for Edmonton. Learn more about your ...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (6/16/21)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get the former G.M. and player agent's perspective on this year's free agent left-wing market and who the Oilers could target, as well as the importan...
Bob kicks off the June 16 show (6/16/21)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob asks you whether you'd rather soo the Oilers sign Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, Zach Hyman or another pending unrestricted free agent this off...
Rob Brown from the Oilers Radio Network (6/15/21)
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Brown weighs in on how Edmonton appeals as a free agent destination and whether Taylor Hall could be a fit on the team that originally drafted him...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part Two | 6/15/21)
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark debate whether you can elevate a young player to the NHL without a stop in the minor first and much more! Learn more about your ad choice...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part One | 6/15/21)
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark debate a range of topics, from whether cheating exists in hockey (in the wake of the Spider Tack scandal in Major League Baseball) to Edm...
Bob kicks off the June 15 show (6/15/21)
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob poses the question, do players require an automatic trip to the AHL or can an NHL roster be cracked by a rookie in the modern league. We discuss t...
Marc-Antoine Godin from the Athletic Montreal (6/14/21)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Canadiens beat writer Marc-Antoine Godin ahead of puck-drop on Montreal's semifinal series against the Vegas Golden Knights, with takes on G...
Oil Kings Head Coach Brad Lauer (6/14/21)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the coach of one of the top Major Junior programs in the country with thoughts on his top players like Dylan Guenther, Sebastian Cossa, Josh...
NHL insider John Shannon (6/14/21)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and John discuss the impact of a potential difference in vaccination numbers between Canadian and American markets, whether RNH will re-sign and w...
Bob opens the June 14 show (6/14/21)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get thoughts on the NHL semifinals, the Oilers and a clip from Elliotte Friedman on the style of hockey that succeeds in the post-season and whether i...
630 CHED's Cam Moon (6/11/21)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part of the play-by-play duo on 630 CHED, Cam Moon stops by with post-season thoughts on the Oilers, WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, top prospect Sebastian ...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (6/11/21)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss why fans were split on the signing of Devin Shore, the process of building a Cup-contending team and how the NHL needs to address...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (6/11/21)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get Elliotte's input on the NHL playoffs so far as we hit the semi-final round and all the league's headlines from the last week. Learn more about you...
Georges Laraque (6/10/21)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former NHL heavyweight champion Georges Laraque gives thoughts on Montreal's run to the NHL semi-final playoff series, how Habs G.M. Marc Bergevin tur...
Kevin Weekes from the NHL Network (6/10/21)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The former NHL goaltender explores what goaltending options may be worth pursuing for Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers in what promises to be a piv...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (6/10/21)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get Louie's thoughts on the latest developments in the NHL playoffs, including his son Jake and the Bruins being bounced by the New York Islanders and...
Oilers forward Devin Shore (6/10/21)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the newly re0signed Oilers forward on earning a second contract with the team he joined on a professional tryout offer, what McDavid, Nurse ...
John Shannon and Stuart Skinner (6/9/21)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, our NHL insider John Shannon explains the impact of Mark Scheifele's heated comments toward the league's four-game suspension of him. Then, Oil...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (6/9/21)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David look at the latest COVID numbers as they relate to getting fans back into NHL buildings next season, then evaluation the upcoming Oilers...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (6/9/21)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian offers thoughts on Mark Scheifele's scathing comments on his suspension, deep insight into the player agent world and thoughts on other goings o...
Bob kicks off the June 9 show (6/9/21)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Mark Scheifele's comments sounding off on the NHL's four-game suspension of him and other news from the night's action in the NHL playoffs. Learn...
Columbus Blue Jackets analyst Jody Shelley (6/8/21)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from former enforcer-turned analyst Jody Shelley as he breaks down what could be an off-season of serious change in Columbus, with the futures of...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part Two | 6/8/21)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' upcoming unrestricted free agency and what his market will be in the off-season and whether or not Edmonton ...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (Part One | 6/8/21)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss officiating in the NHL and whether external powers have too much influence on how the game is called. Learn more about your ad ch...
Hart Levine from PuckPedia (6/7/21)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Hart take a deep dive into the upcoming NHL: free agency period and how the flat salary cap will impact teams around the league in terms of ab...
Global Edmonton's John Sexsmith (6/7/21)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and John go back over the Oilers' shortcomings in the playoffs and the most logical avenues to improve the group and mold a perennial Stanley Cup ...
NHL insider John Shannon (6/7/21)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John and Bob break down the Winnipeg Jets falling down three game to none against Montreal in the North Division Final and look around the rest of the...
Bob kicks off the June 7 show (6/7/21)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get caught up on the news and notes from this weekend in hockey, with thoughts on the NHL playoffs and Canada's gold medal winning effort at the World...
Jack Michaels from 630 CHED & Sportsnet (6/4/21)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Jack discuss the long losing histories of the Cleveland Browns and Toronto Maple Leafs, the North Division Final and how Winnipeg needs to imp...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (6/4/21)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark explore the many possibilities for the Oilers to structure the defence for next season, whether Seth Jones would be a fit and what the ac...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (6/4/21)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Elliotte discuss the progress in contract negotiations between Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mark Scheifele's suspension and other headlines from the w...
Oilers Now Trivia for Pro Am Sports (6/4/21)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Mark Scheifele's four-game suspension and debut Oilers Now Trivia for our friends at Pro Am Sports in Edmonton. Learn more about your ad ch...
Georges Laraque (6/3/21)
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get Georges' thoughts on how the Caandiens advanced past the Maple Leafs, what went wrong with Toronto, the impact of Schiefele's hit on Evans on the ...
Kevin Weekes from the NHL Network (6/3/21)
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Weekes speaks on the Schiefele hit, Montreal's surprising post-season success, some of the American playoff series and much more. Learn more abo...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (6/3/21)
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former NHLer Louie DeBrusk gives his take on Mark Schiefele's hit on Jake Evans, how predatory it was and what the NHL may do in the supplementary dis...
Bob kicks off the June 3 show (6/3/21)
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dig deep into Mark Schiefele's crunching hit on Jake Evans and what kind of suspension it will warrant, if any at all. Learn more about your ad cho...
NHL insider John Shannon (6/2/21)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon breaks down what happened to and what's next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, whether they and the Oilers are guilty of relying too heavily o...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (6/2/21)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David discuss the likelihood of a full building at Rogers place for the 2021-22 season, based on current COVID-19 trends, how G.M. Ken Holland...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (6/2/21)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get Brian Lawton's thoughts on how Montreal got past Toronto and how the North Division Final will go, comments by Pierre McGuire that suggested Edmon...
Bob kicks off the June 2 show (6/2/21)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob gives thoughts on how similar the trajectory of Edmonton and Toronto's NHL franchise are, and which first round playoff loss stings more. Learn mo...
The Athletic's James Mirtle (6/1/21)
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Editor-in-Chief of the Athletic Canada, James Mirtle joins the show to break down what went wrong in the latest playoff collapse by the Toronto Maple ...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (6/1/21 | Part Two)
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Spec delve into the upcoming Oilers off-season, whether a third-line centre of a second-line winger will be prioritized, Nugent-Hopkins compar...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (6/1/21 | Part One)
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark look at how the Maple Leafs fumbled away a 3-1 series lead and lost in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens. Learn more about your a...
Bob kicks off the June 1 show (6/1/21)
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob recaps Toronto's collapse in the opening round playoff series against Montreal as they fumbled away a 3-1 series lead with a loss in Game 7 on hom...
NBCSN Capitals analyst Al May (5/31/21)
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Edmonton's own Al May checks in with thoughts on the Ryan Reeves match penalty and roughing incident against Avalanche defenceman Ryan Graves in game ...
Bakersfield Condors head coach Jay Woodcroft (5/31/21)
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Jay Woodcroft following the second Pacific Division championship for the team in the last three seasons. They beat the Henderson Silver Knig...
NHL insider John Shannon (5/31/21)
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and John look at how the Leafs-Canadiens series got to game seven after Toronto held a 3-1 series lead. Plus, more thoughts on NHL officiating in ...
Bob kicks off the May 31 show (5/31/21)
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get pre-game thoughts ahead of game seven between Montreal and Toronto at Scotiabank Arena in the first playoff series between the two Original Six si...
NHL insider John Shannon (5/28/21)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear John Shannon's thoughts on the standard of officiating in the NHL playoffs, how Wayne Gretzky will fare as a studio analyst for NHL on TBS broadc...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (5/28/21)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss the playoff picture, Toronto and Montreal and how the Oilers will go about improving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (5/28/21)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elliotte takes you around the NHL with rumors on NHL head coaching vacancies and thoughts on the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
630 CHED's Cam Moon (5/28/21)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One half of 630 CHED's Oilers play-by-play duo, Cam Moon joins the show with thoughts on the team and the exciting future in front of them. Learn more...
Georges Laraque (5/27/21)
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Georges weighs in on the Oilers season and early playoff exit, as well as the racism directed at Ethan Bear and the Montreal Canadiens and how they're...
Kevin Weekes from the NHL Network (5/27/21)
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Weekes shares his thoughts as a person of colour on the racism directed at Ethan Bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (5/27/21)
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Louie gets fired up about the racism directed at Ethan Bear before he and Bob settle into a breakdown of the Oilers playoff performance and how the te...
Bob kicks off the May 27 show (5/27/21)
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear more from G.M. Ken Holland following the Oilers' first round playoff exit about the direction of the team and his plans to improve it in the off-...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (5/26/21)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the former NHL player, agent and general manager as Brian Lawton joins Bob to discuss the year that was for the Edmonton Oilers, the core'...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (5/26/21)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David break down the core of next year's roster and discuss how to make additions that best compliment what the team has already been building...
Oilers General Manager Ken Holland (5/26/21)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the G.M. and President of Hockey Operations for the Oilers, Ken Holland as he heads up one of the biggest off-seasons in franchise history f...
Listener calls and texts (5/25/21)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We turn the airwaves over to you for thoughts on the Oilers disappoint playoff performance, player development and the direction of the club next year...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (5/25/21 | Part Two)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark continue a look at what plagued the Oilers in their brief playoff run this season and where they'll be aiming to plug roster holes in wha...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (5/25/21 | Part One)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark dissect Edmonton's playoff let down and where they go from here in the off-season to keep building toward contender status. Learn more ab...
Bob recaps the brief Oilers playoff run (5/25/21)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get the audio recap and post-game thoughts from Dave Tippett, Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins after the Oilers bowed out of the ...
NBCSN Capitals analyst Al May (5/24/21)
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Al talk about the Oilers game three collapse, the Capitals playoff struggles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Rob Brown from the Oilers Radio Network (5/24/21)
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Brown talks with Bob about the state of the Oilers and their fan base, the goaltending in the series and what the Oilers have to do going forward....
NHL insider John Shannon (5/24/21)
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and John look back on the Oilers game three loss, the potential lineup changes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Bob recaps the Oilers game three overtime loss (5/24/21)
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob recaps the Oilers 5-4 OT loss in game three against the Jets and get's you set for game four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (5/21/21)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elliotte Friedman discusses the impact of the John Tavares incident on the rest of Toronto's series with Montreal, how the Oilers looked in game one a...
Frank Seravalli (5/21/21)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former TSN hockey insider and one of the most plugged-in men in hockey, Frank Seravalli joins the show to give his thoughts on what this Oilers team i...
Stanley Cup winner Cam Connor (5/21/21)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the entertaining Cam Connor, a lifelong friend of Rowdy Roddy Piper and former Stanley Cup winner in 1979. He scored a goal that Hockey Nigh...
Jack Michaels from 630 CHED & Sportsnet (5/21/21)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Voice of the Oilers playoffs on 630 CHED, Jack Michaels, checks in from the Oilers pre-game skate with thoughts on game two. Plus, pre-game audio fr...
Georges Laraque (5/20/21)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Georges gives thoughts on the Montreal-Toronto playoff series before the puck drops in game one, and also looks back the the opening game loss for the...
Kevin Weekes from the NHL Network (5/20/21)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Weekes brings thoughts on what held the Oilers back from success in game one again Winnipeg and how they can bounce back. Plus, how long of a su...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (5/20/21)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get Louie's thoughts on the first game between Edmonton and Winnipeg in opening round playoff action, after the Oilers fell 4-1 to the Jets. Plus, rea...
Bob recaps the game one loss to Winnipeg (5/20/21)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get post-game analysis from Bob and comment from Connor McDavid, James Neal, Darnell Nurse and head coach Dave Tippett after a tightly-contested game ...
NHL insider John Shannon (5/19/21)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and John discuss the intense brand of playoff hockey being played this year, Winnipeg's injury troubles and who will need to step up in the absenc...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (5/19/21)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David take a deep dive into the Edmonton-Winnipeg playoff series just hours before the puck drops on the North division playoffs. Learn more a...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (5/19/21)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get Brian Lawton's assessment of the Oilers as they embark on the 20212 postseason, Winnipeg's strengths and weaknesses, the style of playoff hockey s...
Bob previews game one of Oilers vs Jets (5/19/21)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get you pumped up and primed for game one between the Oilers and Jets in their opening round playoff series. Get pregame comments from Leon Draisai...
Murat Ates from the Athletic Winnipeg (5/18/21)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Murat Ates highlights some of the areas to watch when the puck drops in the opening round playoff series between the Oilers and Jets. P...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (5/18/21) | Part Two)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss who may surprise and slot in on the back end, and the reasons for a possible shuffle of the deck in the bottom pair. Learn more a...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (5/18/21) | Part One)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Bob have a heated and humorous discussion about the Oilers first round playoff matchup against Winnipeg, how the teams match up against one a...
Bakersfield Condors head coach Jay Woodcroft (5/17/21)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Woodcroft gives thoughts on the final two regular season Condors games from the weekend and previews their Pacific Division Playoff series against...
Penguins President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke (5/17/21)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former recurring guest of Oilers Now, Brian Burke, rejoins us for a special guest appearance after game one of the Penguins playoffs run to discuss th...
NHL insider John Shannon (5/17/21)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon stops by with thoughts on the upcoming NHL on TNT television deal, the first few NHL playoff games and the quality of play, Edmonton's ch...
Playoff Round Table with Jack, Cam, Reid and Brenden (5/14/21)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys give their predications for the first round of the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Team Canada men's U18 head coach Dave Barr (5/14/21)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the head coach of the gold medal-winning coach at the 2021 World U18 Men's Hockey Championship, with thoughts on top prospects Connor Bedard...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (5/14/21)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get the latest on Jack Eichel and the turmoil in Buffalo, Toronto's off-season and who may be boxed out if Zach Hyman gets re0signed and much more fro...
Bob previews the final regular game (5/14/21)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks about the practice lines heading into the final regular season game and whether the star players should be rested ahead of Wednesday's serie...
Georges Laraque (5/13/21)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Georges discusses the Canadiens' chances against Toronto in the opening round, his thoughts on the Maple Leafs goaltending situation, Edmonton's chanc...
Kevin Weekes from the NHL Network (5/13/21)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Weekes brings thoughts on Mike Smith's career-year at 39 years old and the stress on those fulfilling the goaltending position and who may be in...
Sportsnet's Louie DeBrusk (5/13/21)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Louie discuss where the Oilers are at in terms of contenders, underdogs, etc. heading into the NHL postseason, more on McDavid and Draisaitl p...
Bob recaps the Montreal road trip (5/13/21)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob summarizes two gritty Oilers road victories against Montreal and how the team is shaping up ahead of the opening round playoff series against Winn...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (5/12/21)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David discuss the latest COVID numbers and how close Canadian NHL teams are to getting vaccinated like their American counterparts, the Oilers...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (5/12/21)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian peels back the curtain on the agency business, referencing back to his time founding Octagon Hockey, and whether the Oilers should re-sign Tyson...