Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer
Episodes
Jack Michaels from the Oilers (11/13/20)
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Jack discuss how much of Draisaitl's improvement can be credited to sharing an ice surface with Connor McDavid, the Cleveland Browns and the N...
NHL insider John Shannon (11/13/20)
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John tries to decipher the next steps for the NHL as the Board of Governors meet with league executive to try to get the game on the ice in early-2021...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey (11/13/20)
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a short hiatus, Elliotte rejoins the show to offer his insider knowledge of the NHL Board of Governors meetings as they try to work with the NHL...
Bob kicks off the Nov. 13 show
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit thoughts from Brian Lawton on the framework for next season and what financial concessions will have to be made, and by whom. Learn more ab...
Georges Laraque (11/12/20)
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime NHL enforcer Georges Laraque chats about his experience against some of the league's toughest combatants in the 90s and 2000s. Learn more abo...
Sportsnet's Ken Reid (11/12/20)
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sports anchor and author Ken Reid joins the show to discuss his latest book One to Remember , which highlights stories from former NHLers who managed...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (11/12/20)
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lawton explains his expectations for the league's return to play protocols as the committee expanded from five to 16 players in pursuit of that ...
Former NHL executive Mike Futa (11/10/20)
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former L.A. Kings assistant G.M. Mike Futa shares insights into being a free agent on the managerial market, and whether he uses an agent. Plus, thoug...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (11/10/20 | Part One)
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark have a little spirited political discussion before bringing it back around to hockey to chat player development and how each country has ...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (11/10/20 | Part Two)
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark continue debating the evolution of hockey from a time when Russian speed and skill was an anomaly next to North American toughness, thoug...
Bob kicks off the Nov. 10 show
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We open the show with more thoughts on Philip Broberg and how he projects long-term as an Oilers defenceman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Reid Wilkins from Inside Sports (11/9/20)
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Reid discuss what next season's opening day lineup will look like and whether it poises them for a better run towards the playoffs. Learn more...
Listener calls and texts (11/9/20)
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We open up the phone lines on a rare occasion during the pandemic to ask you if this Oilers roster is better than the one the team ended 2019-20 with....
NHL insider John Shannon (11/9/20)
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon reflects on the life and career of Howie Meeker, who worked as a colour analyst while John was producing Hockey Night in Canada. Learn mo...
Jack Michaels from the Oilers Radio Network (11/6/20)
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jack breaks down his thoughts on boxing and who the greatest of all-time are, in light of Georges Laraque issuing a challenge to Iron Mike Tyson for a...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (11/6/20)
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark riff on how the Canadian teams would rank after all the off-season movement, especially with a Canadian Division becoming a possibility f...
NBCSN Capitals analyst Al May (11/6/20)
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Al May gives his thoughts on a Canadian Division and how the Canadian teams would rank if that comes to fruition. Plus, a quick rip on the political s...
Bob kicks off the Nov. 6 Show
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We rank the Canadian NHL teams 1-7 and discuss what the end result of a Canadian Division may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Georges Laraque (11/5/20)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The former heavyweight champion of the NHL explains why he's trying to drum up a fight with former heavyweight boxing champion Iron Mike Tyson. Learn ...
Sportsnet's Brian Burke (11/5/20)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Burke says the result of the US election will definitely impact the NHL in some way. Find out how. Plus, his thoughts on whether a Canadian Divi...
Sportsnet colour analsyt Louie DeBrusk (11/5/20)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Louie discuss the concept of stepping into the squared-circle with Mike Tyson, be it in his prime or now at 53 years old, Louie's fight traini...
Bob kicks off Truculent Thursday on Nov. 5
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We give you the details on the Oilers re-signing defenceman William Lagesson, plus more thoughts from Brian Lawton on the Oilers off-season retooling ...
NHL insider John Shannon (11/4/20)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon offers his opinion of the network television coverage of the US election and the latest from NHL executives as they work behind the scene...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (11/4/20)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob asks David whether the off-season additions to the Oilers have made the team too soft, Dominik Kahun's potential impact and the free agent market ...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (11/4/20)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lawton discusses the value shopping on Ken Holland and how Dave Tippett could implement some of the new tools like Dominik Kahun. Plus, a little...
Mike Rupp from the NHL Network and AT&T Sportsnet
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former NHLer, now a Pittsburgh Penguins colour analyst Mike Rupp pops by to give his thoughts on Dominik Kahun and how he sees the German fitting in w...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (11/3/20 | Part Two)
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Sportsnet's Mark Spector (11/3/20 | Part One)
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss whether the Oilers are a better team after Kern Holland's off-season tinkering so far, including Spector's thoughts on the Kahun ...
Bob kicks off the Nov. 3 show
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On U.S. election day, Bob talks about how it may impact the NHL moving forward and we revisit comments from Dominik Kahun and Phil Borque on the Germa...
Murat Ates from the Athletic Winnipeg (11/2/20)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the Athletic's top up-and-coming analytic writers, Murat Ates joins the show to talk about the Jets disappointing play-in series against Calgar...
Sportsnet's Drew Remenda (11/2/20)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drew gives an analytics-free-based assessment of the Dominik Kahun signing for the Oilers and the balance between being cap conscientious while still ...
NHL insider John Shannon (11/2/20)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John gives his thoughts on a strong off-season to date for Oilers general manager Ken Holland after signing Dominik Kahun to a one-year contract, Plus...
Oilers forward Dominik Kahun (11/2/20)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After signing a one-year, $925 thousand deal with the Oilers, Dominik Kahun joins the show to discuss the decision, his relationship with Leon Draisai...
Jack Michaels from the Oilers Radio Network (10/30/20)
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and Bob go down the list of spooky Halloween movies and give thoughts on the differing start dates across multiple North American hockey league, ...
Sportsnet's Gene Principe (10/30/20)
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The host of Oilers games on Sportsnet, Gene Principe stops by to remember Joey Moss and his personal experience with the late Oilers legend, some Euro...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (10/30/20)
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss the all-time great horror movies as we send you into Halloween weekend. Plus, thoughts on Hockey Canada's selection camp roster f...
President & CEO of the AHL Scott Howson
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get an update on the American Hockey League and its plans for returning tot he ice in the new year as former Oilers staffer Scott Howson explains some...
Georges Laraque (10/29/20)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Georges Laraque shares his most heartfelt stories yet about his relationship with Joey Moss and what Moss meant to Laraque's career as an Oiler and a ...
Sportsnet's Brian Burke (10/29/20)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Burke issues thoughts on the Mitchell Miller situation with the Arizona Coyotes, scouting by video instead of in person, possible division struc...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (10/29/20)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Louie shares his personal experience with Joey Moss in the wake of his passing earlier in the week. Plus, his take on hockey's evolution from physical...
Bob kicks off the Oct. 29 show
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Team Canada's selection camp roster for the 2021 World Junior Championship was released and we catch you up on who from the Edmonton area cracked the ...
NHL insider John Shannon (10/28/20)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John shares the philosophies behind television production and how they can keep interesting content flowing during a downtime in sports, such as this....
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (10/28/20)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David talk about the upcoming season for the Oilers, player development and what the league may have to do to accommodate health and safety re...
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (10/28/20)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lawton discusses the challenge for hockey to emerge in the headlines south of the border amid NFL and NCAA football, baseball and basketball. Pl...
Bob kicks off the Oct. 28 show
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memories and heartwarming stories continue pouring in after the loss of Joey Moss. We revisit some of the clips from Oilers alumni on his legacy, plus...
Vice Chair of O.E.G. Kevin Lowe (10/27/20)
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The de facto historian of the Oilers, Kevin Lowe spent nearly 30 years in the organization alongside Joey Moss and joins the show to express the legac...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (10/27/20)
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark discuss the impact of Joey Moss and his legacy in the Edmonton community after he passed away at 57. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Dwayne Roloson on Joey Moss (10/27/20)
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Oilers netminder Dwayne Roloson talks about Joey Moss' impact during his tenure in the mid-2000s with the franchise, sharing stories of how the...
Wayne Gretzky on Joey Moss' passing
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey's Great One shares his memories of Joey Moss after the legendary sporting figure passed away at 57 years old. Hear how Moss was introduced to t...
Oilers Assistant General Manager Keith Gretzky (10/26/20)
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get details on the Oilers depth acquisitions from this off-season as Keith Gretzky breaks down Anton Forsberg and a new direction for the minor league...
NBCSN Capitals analyst Al May (10/26/20)
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Onnce an Oilers enforcer, Al May joins the show and shares thoughts on some of the movers and shakers from the Eastern Conference this off-season, COV...
NHL insider John Shannon (10/26/20)
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John shares the latest from the NHL general managers meetings as well as a little college football talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Bob kicks off the Oct. 26 show
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob recaps the weekend of hockey news, NCAA football stories and more as we start another week in the 2020 off-season. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jack Michaels from the Oilers Radio Network (10/23/20)
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Jack trade jabs over football fandom, both in the NCAA and NFL, and delve into how much continuity influences the success of individual sports...
Darcy McLeod and Gord Bamford
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dacry McLeod, aka Woodguy on Twitter, joins the show to weigh in on how he thinks Barrie and Turris will fare in Edmonton, whether bringing back Mike ...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (10/23/20)
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Elliotte discuss the evolving social media world and the criticism athletes and media member are exposed to on platforms like Twitter. Plus, E...
Oilers defenceman Kris Russell (10/23/20)
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from veteran Oilers defenceman and Caroline, AB native Kris Russell after he re-signed in Edmonton for another year. Learn more about your ad cho...
Georges Laraque (10/22/20)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about Georges' singing skills, or lack thereof, whether any NHL goaltenders were brave enough to chirp the big man, the 2006 Oilers and more. Lea...
Sportsnet's Brian Burke (10/22/20)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Burke gives a preview of his new book, Burke's Law, which peels back the curtain on trading for draft picks to acquire the Sedins, RFA negotia...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (10/22/20)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Louie gives his thoughts on whether leadership can be inserted into a team or if it needs to be homegrown, Jesse Puljujarvi's return to the Oilers, Ky...
Bob kicks off Truculent Thursday on Oct. 22
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob offers more thoughts on Kris Russell's contract extension, what value Kyle Turris will bring, Connor Brown's payday from the Senators and other RF...
NHL insider John Shannon (10/21/20)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon weighs in on what next year could look like, suggesting he sees a 90 per cent chance there is a season to be played, RFA negotiations and...
David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (10/21/20)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David discuss re-signing Kris Russel for another year in Edmonton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Lawton from the NHL Network (10/21/20)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lawton sheds light as a former player, agent and general manager on restricted free agent negotiations, arbitration hearings and more. Learn mor...
Bob kicks off the Oct. 21 show
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit some of Dave Tippett's thoughts after he debriefed from the 2019-20 season and the first stretch of their off-season on Tuesday's edition o...
Sportsnet's Drew Remenda (10/20/20)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Drew discuss Drew's work with the expansion San Jose Sharks in the earl-90s, his thoughts on the Oilers defence now and in the future and the ...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (10/20/20 | Part Two)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark debate whether media and pundits are too quick to criticize and lean to negativity, Nial Yakupov and other disappointing Russian-born pla...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (10/20/20 | Part One)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark take a look at the Oilers coaching and special teams and what may stand to change, for better or worse, next season. Learn more about you...
Oilers head coach Dave Tippett (10/20/20)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Tippett joins the show for an extended chat that revisits the 2019-20 campaign, the disappointing play-in season, the off-season acquisitions and...
Reid Wilkins from Inside Sports (10/19/20)
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Reid talk NFL and college football for a few before delving into the Taylor Hall signing in Buffalo, what he would mean to this Oilers team if...
Lance Lysowski from the Buffalo News
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raplh Kruger has history with the Oilers, and so does the newest Sabres forward Taylor Hall after he signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Buffa...
NHL insider John Shannon (10/19/20)
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Shannon reflects on his relationship with Mike "Doc" Emrick, what's happening these days at a slow time in the NHL offices and more. Learn more a...
Bob kicks off the Oct. 19 show
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the career of Doc Emrick as he announces his retirement after a near 50-year broadcasting career. Plus an update on everything you m...
Jack Michaels from the Oilers Radio Network (10/16/20)
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Jack keep it light with a little NFL banter, some college football predictions and of course, thoughts on the latest news from the NHL and the...
Sportsnet's Mark Spector (10/16/20)
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mark explore the idea of a Canadian Division and the likelihood it comes to fruition, Holland's acquisitions and the free agent market and muc...
Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey (10/16/20)
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elliotte gives his take on Ken Hollands signings, peels the curtain back of the Brendan Gallagher contract negotiations, pontificates about a Canadian...
Former Oiler Georges Laraque (10/15/20)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Edmonton sports icon Georges Laraque joins Bob to talk about the Oilers goaltending tandem heading into the 2021 season, the Taylor Hall deal and more...
Sportsnet's Brian Burke (10/15/20)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob is joined by Sportsnet's Brian Burke to talk about the Oilers' goaltending, Taylor Hall and the 2021 NHL season's potential start up date. Learn...
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (10/15/20)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk joins Bob to talk about NHL free agency, the defensive moves around the league and more. Learn more about you...
TSC Hockey's Gerry Johansson (10/15/20)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob is joined by Brendan Gallagher's agent, Gerry Johansson, to talk about the process of getting Gallagher's new deal in Montreal. Learn more about y...