# ![@dstaples Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::23538570.png) @dstaples David Staples

David Staples posts on X about canada, in the, edmonton oilers, nhl the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  23.29% [nhl](/list/nhl)  #273 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.37% [finance](/list/finance)  1.37% [musicians](/list/musicians)  0.68% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  0.68% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  0.68% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  0.68%

**Social topic influence**
[canada](/topic/canada) #3204, [in the](/topic/in-the) 10.96%, [edmonton oilers](/topic/edmonton-oilers) #11, [nhl](/topic/nhl) 7.53%, [the most](/topic/the-most) 4.11%, [connor](/topic/connor) 4.11%, [czechia](/topic/czechia) #335, [switzerland](/topic/switzerland) #635, [target](/topic/target) 2.74%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 2.74%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Team Canada superstars rocking Milano-Cortina Olympics even as they failed to do so in [--] Nations tournament. Could be significant eh via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/canada-superstars-failed-to-dominate-4-nations-tourney-but-already-rocking-winter-olympics https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/canada-superstars-failed-to-dominate-4-nations-tourney-but-already-rocking-winter-olympics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022187295265501569)  2026-02-13T05:53Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Canada with [--] Grade A shots so far Switzerland [--]. Subset of more dangerous 5-alarm shots 7-3 for Canada. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1REvmXJ7nek4I5dEoIkb297o_4xLS3_rSbDizijp5xCU/editusp=sharing Logan Thompson with some big stops in net. Theodore-Parayko pairing struggling a bit given up two dangerous odd-man rushes. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1REvmXJ7nek4I5dEoIkb297o_4xLS3_rSbDizijp5xCU/editusp=sharing Logan Thompson with some big stops in net. Theodore-Parayko pairing struggling a bit given up two dangerous odd-man rushes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022429458385588363)  2026-02-13T21:55Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Glad Tom Wilson is on the Olympic team. He forces rushed plays and mistakes with his menace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022089879723946498)  2026-02-12T23:26Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"My rants about one Team Canada Olympic hockey squad going with young players (bravo) but another Team Canada Olympic hockey squad failing to do so (boo)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022138579104018793)  2026-02-13T02:39Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Canada superstars rocking Olympics even as they failed to do so in [--] Nations tournament via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/canada-olympics-mcdavid-celebrini-makar-mackinnon-hockey https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/canada-olympics-mcdavid-celebrini-makar-mackinnon-hockey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022319457415352344)  2026-02-13T14:38Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@KevinMcCurdy Why does not @X intervene Seems like a huge threat to their business not to mention public debate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022396346179949046)  2026-02-13T19:43Z 22.2K followers, [---] engagements


"All the top commentators and highlights on Canada's impressive 5-1 win over Switzerland Bieksa. Friedman. Duthie. Pronger. Wyshynski. Lebrun. Seravalli. Cuthbert. Bissonnette. Whitney. Basu. Mirtle. Rosen. Spector. Jones. Brough. Larkin. Lazerus https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-switzerland-score-olympics-hockey-mcdavid-makar-mackinnon-celebrini-crosby https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-switzerland-score-olympics-hockey-mcdavid-makar-mackinnon-celebrini-crosby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022449814466892017)  2026-02-13T23:16Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"All these people asking for my vote for this or that in my DMs that is a total scam right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022469668754354410)  2026-02-14T00:35Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Oilers are like an NBA team with a few superstars. Keep it close play for the last shot put it in the superstars' hands"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2017103715556348003)  2026-01-30T05:12Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Would Edmonton Oilers target a trade for three smashers from Smashville via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-mccarron-bunting-perbix-nashville-predators-trade https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-mccarron-bunting-perbix-nashville-predators-trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2017282543440031973)  2026-01-30T17:03Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Edmonton Oilers: First [--] games [----] points% Last [--] games [----] points% What has Edmonton done to so rapidly improve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2017392671590121655)  2026-01-31T00:21Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Player Grades: Edmonton Oilers fail pressure test losing 7-3 to Minnesota Wild via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/player-grades-edmonton-oilers-fail-pressure-test-losing-7-3-to-minnesota-wild https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/player-grades-edmonton-oilers-fail-pressure-test-losing-7-3-to-minnesota-wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2017837615572258966)  2026-02-01T05:49Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Edmonton Oilers put goalie Calvin Pickard on waivers. What does it mean for Pickard and the team via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-put-goalie-calvin-pickard-on-waivers https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-put-goalie-calvin-pickard-on-waivers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018046509179404775)  2026-02-01T19:39Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"'please nobody claim him please': Hockey world reacts to Oilers waiving fan favourite Calvin Pickard via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-waive-calvin-pickard-fan-reaction https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-waive-calvin-pickard-fan-reaction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018058113207943371)  2026-02-01T20:25Z 22.2K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Where will Calvin Pickard end up now that he's cleared waivers via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-pickard-edmonton-oilers-waivers-calvin-pickard https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-pickard-edmonton-oilers-waivers-calvin-pickard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018400035931914585)  2026-02-02T19:04Z 22.2K followers, 11.1K engagements


"'I just want to be in Edmonton playing hockey': McDavid pens love letter to Edmonton Oilers and winning via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/connor-mcdavid-love-letter-to-edmonton-oilers-and-winning https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/connor-mcdavid-love-letter-to-edmonton-oilers-and-winning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018494425794826672)  2026-02-03T01:19Z 22.2K followers, 29.2K engagements


"Knoblauch again messes with success takes surging player out of line-up via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-knoblauch-lazar-ingram-mangiapane-leafs https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-knoblauch-lazar-ingram-mangiapane-leafs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018755801377382788)  2026-02-03T18:37Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Mangiapane benched after his turnover kicks off the sequence of pain on the first Leafs goal. Walman's bad line change was also a major mistake on that goal against but he made up for it ripping in a goal through a heavy screen. Leafs [--] Grade A shots Oilers with [--]. But in subset of most dangerous 5-alarm shots Leafs [--] Oilers just [--] Ingram has been spectacular save for turnover on 2nd Toronto goal. https://t.co/a4Apsr3gru Leafs [--] Grade A shots Oilers with [--]. But in subset of most dangerous 5-alarm shots Leafs [--] Oilers just [--] Ingram has been spectacular save for turnover on 2nd Toronto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018889690359960033)  2026-02-04T03:29Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


""This has been a great game" Craig Simpson says with Leafs up 5-2. Yeah it was a great game. Until refs Jean Hebert and Carter Sandlak decided the outcome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2018900096679862542)  2026-02-04T04:11Z 22.2K followers, 38.3K engagements


"Edmonton scratches veteran winger yet again Oilers go with best possible lines against Calgary Flames via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-trent-frederic-curtis-lazar https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-trent-frederic-curtis-lazar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019230880166998081)  2026-02-05T02:05Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"First Frederic gave McDavid a bit of a suicide pass. Then McDavid got belted by Carlo. Then Frederic skated right by Carlo and made for the bench. Now Frederic has been healthy scratched for tonight's game. Any connection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019238584478498905)  2026-02-05T02:36Z 22.2K followers, 76.3K engagements


"Edmonton Journal via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/player-grades-iffy-goaltending-and-defence-edmonton-oilers-blow-one-to-calgary-flames https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/player-grades-iffy-goaltending-and-defence-edmonton-oilers-blow-one-to-calgary-flames"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019288786883195285)  2026-02-05T05:55Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"'Starts with coaching': raw Leon Draisaitl says everyone from Oilers coaches to players must improve via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/leon-draisailt-edmonton-oilers-coaches-team-needs-to-improve https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/leon-draisailt-edmonton-oilers-coaches-team-needs-to-improve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019309535555645940)  2026-02-05T07:18Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"'See ya later Knob': Hockey world reacts to Leon Draisaitl's raw critique of Oilers coaches players via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-leon-draisaitl-rips-coaches-hockey-world-reacts https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-leon-draisaitl-rips-coaches-hockey-world-reacts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019327428586295513)  2026-02-05T08:29Z 22.2K followers, 14.4K engagements


"One of the most difficult things in the NHL is to mesh with a superstar like Connor McDavjd. Dozens have tried and failed. But one guy Zach Hyman has aced it. How can Team Canada management fail to grasp that Dunderheads Seth Jarvis is replacing the injured Brayden Point on Team Canada's roster for #MilanoCortina2026 Hockey Canada announced. https://t.co/9rvMhrB5yu Seth Jarvis is replacing the injured Brayden Point on Team Canada's roster for #MilanoCortina2026 Hockey Canada announced. https://t.co/9rvMhrB5yu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019529107630092462)  2026-02-05T21:50Z 22.2K followers, 151.3K engagements


"It sounds like change is coming in Edmonton Oilers coaching staff Reading the tea leaves here. But I think my reading is correct. via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-coach-paul-coffey-kris-knoblauch-mart-stuart-edmonton-oilers https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-coach-paul-coffey-kris-knoblauch-mart-stuart-edmonton-oilers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019590226088497571)  2026-02-06T01:53Z 22.2K followers, 139.2K engagements


"@Gsscancun @edmontonjournal Yes. Another way to look at it. It wasn't broken last summer. Why fix it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019593766852825252)  2026-02-06T02:07Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"I learned something today. That Tate McRae is Canadian. Canadian singer Tate McRae is being criticized after promoting Team USA in NBC Olympics ad https://t.co/l2pHDEv3yh Canadian singer Tate McRae is being criticized after promoting Team USA in NBC Olympics ad https://t.co/l2pHDEv3yh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019774282453111013)  2026-02-06T14:04Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"'This should be done behind closed doors': Draisaitl takes heat for critiquing coaches What say you Did Edmonton Oilers ace go too far https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-draisaitl-knoblauch-bruce-boudreau-nick-kypreos https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-draisaitl-knoblauch-bruce-boudreau-nick-kypreos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019849577810260364)  2026-02-06T19:04Z 22.2K followers, 16.1K engagements


"'That's got to be rock bottom': Draisaitl's outburst shows Oilers have cratered NHL insider says via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-draisaitl-rock-bottom-friedman-knoblauch-paul-coffey https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-draisaitl-rock-bottom-friedman-knoblauch-paul-coffey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019975171483005270)  2026-02-07T03:23Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"When Florida talks about shutting down players after the Olympics is this code for putting them on LTIR and loading up for the playoffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2019987590636884104)  2026-02-07T04:12Z 22.2K followers, 26K engagements


"Team Canada with [--] Grade A shots Switzerland [--] in the first. Fast and Fillier most dangerous Canadian attackers in that period. Running count. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1huLYuhMj9c_xZ_LoPGS0EtqpTzlFsuo77NugAgIBB10/editusp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1huLYuhMj9c_xZ_LoPGS0EtqpTzlFsuo77NugAgIBB10/editusp=sharing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020244072276062312)  2026-02-07T21:11Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The second leading Canadian scorer in the PWHL is Rebecca Leslie [--] of Ottawa. She's way ahead of most other Team Canada forwards. Why was she left off the team Scoring points are a strong indicator of offensive skill in hockey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020247173632520414)  2026-02-07T21:23Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"OK anyone else getting the sense that the play-by-play in Team Canada's game today against Swiss is [---] seconds ahead of the action"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020251685164315020)  2026-02-07T21:41Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements


"First impression of Team Canada at Milano Cortina. Top heavy. Fillier-Watts-Nurse line strong. Iffy bottom line and d-pairngs. In big game might have to go to three lines two pairings. Devastating PP with Poulin the maestro but she may need new linemates on her line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020306671697031311)  2026-02-08T01:20Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Team Canada top talent roars in win but does team have depth to beat USA women via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-top-talent-roars-in-win-but-does-team-have-depth-to-beat-usa-women https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-top-talent-roars-in-win-but-does-team-have-depth-to-beat-usa-women"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020315625445552278)  2026-02-08T01:55Z 22.2K followers, 22.5K engagements


"I'll be frank here. When I write about women's hockey almost no one reads the posts even in Olympics. They get 1/10th the readers of a run-of-the-mill Oilers post. But these women are our best. I admire that. And their story could be as compelling as any at Olympics. Team Canada top talent roars in win but does team have depth to beat USA women https://t.co/u70coQvmLc via @edmontonjournal Team Canada top talent roars in win but does team have depth to beat USA women https://t.co/u70coQvmLc via @edmontonjournal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020316371956166763)  2026-02-08T01:58Z 22.2K followers, 20.2K engagements


"Edmonton Journal via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-leafs-montreal-canadiens-trade-talk-patrik-laine-nic-roy-oliver-ekman-larsson-bobby-mcmann https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-leafs-montreal-canadiens-trade-talk-patrik-laine-nic-roy-oliver-ekman-larsson-bobby-mcmann"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020390417347543417)  2026-02-08T06:53Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Big ticket Leafs and Habs players mentioned as Oilers trade targets. Seriously via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-leafs-montreal-canadiens-trade-talk-patrik-laine-nic-roy-oliver-ekman-larsson-bobby-mcmann https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-leafs-montreal-canadiens-trade-talk-patrik-laine-nic-roy-oliver-ekman-larsson-bobby-mcmann"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020521523191165048)  2026-02-08T15:34Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@MattNorlander It does not look like it hits it from this photo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020525118141632589)  2026-02-08T15:48Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Lindsay Vonn is not a child she's an adult with agency so I will treat her like one. She had every right to compete. It was her call. She did so knowing she would take the hit if it didn't work out and she was injured. Way to go for it Lindsay Good luck on your recovery. See a lot of people on here criticizing Lindsay Vonn today. I don't know her never met her. I had damage to my right knee as I closed out my career in [--]. got hit in my last series against Detroit and as I sat in the locker room I thought there is no way I want my career to See a lot of people on here criticizing Lindsay Vonn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020633741983637914)  2026-02-08T23:00Z 22.2K followers, 20.3K engagements


"Team Canada puts perfect linemate with McDavid but those defensive pairings Yikes via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-puts-perfect-linemate-with-mcdavid-but-those-defensive-pairings-yikes https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-puts-perfect-linemate-with-mcdavid-but-those-defensive-pairings-yikes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020645910339015016)  2026-02-08T23:48Z 22.2K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Parayko and Morrissey struggled more than any other Canadian d-men at the Four Nations. Not sure I'd have them as Team Canada's second pairing just now. I'd prefer Theodore with Harley Doughty with Morrissey and Sanheim-Parayko as fourth pairing. You Team Canada puts perfect linemate with McDavid but those defensive pairings Yikes https://t.co/dQsftOLnCb via @edmontonjournal Team Canada puts perfect linemate with McDavid but those defensive pairings Yikes https://t.co/dQsftOLnCb via @edmontonjournal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020652534290088316)  2026-02-09T00:14Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@Jason8675309op How so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020652806735372441)  2026-02-09T00:15Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"I am now preemptively muting the name Bad Bunny from my timeline. Godspeed to the rest of you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020667174466044060)  2026-02-09T01:12Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Sunday [--] Things @KurtLeavins Hat trick Enjoy via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/for-connor-mcdavid-the-italy-olympics-are-opportunity-for-a-career-defining-moment-9-things https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/for-connor-mcdavid-the-italy-olympics-are-opportunity-for-a-career-defining-moment-9-things"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020677853994684708)  2026-02-09T01:55Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Former Oilers winger is on the block -- and might just be right for Edmonton again via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/former-oilers-winger-is-on-the-block-and-might-just-be-right-for-edmonton-again https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/former-oilers-winger-is-on-the-block-and-might-just-be-right-for-edmonton-again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020871504268005882)  2026-02-09T14:44Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"With Canada up 5-0 is it time to target dirty Czechia forward Kristyna Kaltounkova for some hard hits Most definitely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020970299064533216)  2026-02-09T21:17Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Player grades: Team Canada strong 5-1 win over Czechia but loses talisman Poulin via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/player-grades-team-canada-strong-5-1-win-over-czechia-but-loses-talisman-poulin https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/player-grades-team-canada-strong-5-1-win-over-czechia-but-loses-talisman-poulin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2020992089027379262)  2026-02-09T22:43Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Edmonton Journal via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/brace-for-impact-nhl-insider-rips-failing-edmonton-oilers-as-complacent-and-lacking-urgency https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/brace-for-impact-nhl-insider-rips-failing-edmonton-oilers-as-complacent-and-lacking-urgency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021100680069726434)  2026-02-10T05:55Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"I approve of this message JUST IN: American skier Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after her crash tells her supporters that "life is too short not to take chances on yourself." "I tried. I dreamt. I jumped." "I hope if you take away anything from my journey it's that you all have the courage to https://t.co/f5J68iCAe0 JUST IN: American skier Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after her crash tells her supporters that "life is too short not to take chances on yourself." "I tried. I dreamt. I jumped." "I hope if you take away anything from my journey it's that you all have the courage to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021105444509598145)  2026-02-10T06:14Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Brace for impact NHL insider rips failing Edmonton Oilers as "complacent" and "lacking urgency" via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/brace-for-impact-nhl-insider-rips-failing-edmonton-oilers-as-complacent-and-lacking-urgency https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/brace-for-impact-nhl-insider-rips-failing-edmonton-oilers-as-complacent-and-lacking-urgency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021249704902668615)  2026-02-10T15:47Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Canadian players are adults. I am OK with them deciding where they want to reside at Olympics. @HockeyCanada I really don't care that the boys are playing the "we are here to win gold" line about moving to the hotel.as an Olympian you should stay in the village.the ONLY reason this is an option is cause its a team of millionaire NHL players. BE A REAL OLYMPIAN @HockeyCanada I really don't care that the boys are playing the "we are here to win gold" line about moving to the hotel.as an Olympian you should stay in the village.the ONLY reason this is an option is cause its a team of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021257524738129969)  2026-02-10T16:18Z 22.2K followers, 22.2K engagements


"I hope they know what they are doing. The evidence this year suggests otherwise Jordan Binnington is expected to get the call to start for Canada. Watch Czechia vs. Canada at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics Thursday at 10:40a ET on @peacock @USANetwork @cbcsports & @cbcgem Full breakdown of Canada's goalies https://t.co/zTXA8tnkxA Jordan Binnington is expected to get the call to start for Canada. Watch Czechia vs. Canada at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics Thursday at 10:40a ET on @peacock @USANetwork @cbcsports & @cbcgem Full breakdown of Canada's goalies https://t.co/zTXA8tnkxA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021278320479043911)  2026-02-10T17:41Z 22.2K followers, 10.5K engagements


"Wipeout Team Canada Olympic women's team was not close to being close to Team USA. Team USA had [--] Grade A shots eight of them the most dangerous 5-alarmers. Team Canada had [--] Grade A shots not one 5-alarm shot. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q3_pZU0o2m4rSfHnTeKqoIbJCZPqBoscKsBX6UXQyew/editusp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q3_pZU0o2m4rSfHnTeKqoIbJCZPqBoscKsBX6UXQyew/editusp=sharing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021370635172368556)  2026-02-10T23:48Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @dstaples: I hope they know what they are doing. The evidence this year suggests otherwise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021376980848083391)  2026-02-11T00:13Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Team Canada picked a less skilled Olympic team than Team USA -- and paid a wicked price via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021450141400695240)  2026-02-11T05:04Z 22.2K followers, 10.1K engagements


"If you were one of your nation's elite scoring forwards or d-men in the PWHL you were more likely to be picked by the USA team than Team Canada. And if you were one of your nation's best young college players same deal. USA picked [--] young hot shots. Canada failed to pick one. Team Canada picked a less skilled Olympic team than Team USA -- and paid a wicked price https://t.co/8zhYjdo8lw via @edmontonjournal Team Canada picked a less skilled Olympic team than Team USA -- and paid a wicked price https://t.co/8zhYjdo8lw via @edmontonjournal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021451865553240503)  2026-02-11T05:10Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @TheCultofHockey: Team Canada picked a less skilled Olympic team than Team USA -- and paid a wicked price via @ https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021583780293578812)  2026-02-11T13:55Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @dstaples: If you were one of your nation's elite scoring forwards or d-men in the PWHL you were more likely to be picked by the USA te"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021584061261615232)  2026-02-11T13:56Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"And they miss some key action with their cuts from behind the net to full view of play. The television replays of the Olympic hockey are too over the top. Too much stopping and starting and too many angles dont often show the actual moment of the play under review. The television replays of the Olympic hockey are too over the top. Too much stopping and starting and too many angles dont often show the actual moment of the play under review"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021590710013632857)  2026-02-11T14:22Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @RealAndyLeeShow: A non-citizen male lives with [--] children one of whom is the result of raping a 13-year-old. He got BAIL FOUR TIMES"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021642208492105831)  2026-02-11T17:47Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @scoopercooper: WASHINGTON/OTTAWA A groundbreaking study has mapped [----] organizations with proven links to the Chinese Communist Par"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021650302131404938)  2026-02-11T18:19Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @dstaples: Team Canada picked a less skilled Olympic team than Team USA -- and paid a wicked price via @edmonto https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021660977486590396)  2026-02-11T19:01Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @DavidStaplesYEG: Whenever there's a horrid murder pay no attention to the political blame game talk that the murderer was pushed to k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021661397357408459)  2026-02-11T19:03Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Should not have snubbed Ekholm. lmao https://t.co/psDlNgV6Wv lmao https://t.co/psDlNgV6Wv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021694562151141832)  2026-02-11T21:15Z 22.2K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Edmonton Oilers hockey ops focused on wrong trade target -- and guilty of wishful thinking about fixing defence via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-hockey-ops-focused-on-wrong-trade-target-and-guilty-of-wishful-thinking-about-fixing-defence https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-hockey-ops-focused-on-wrong-trade-target-and-guilty-of-wishful-thinking-about-fixing-defence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021720390968783236)  2026-02-11T22:57Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Oil's defence isn't going to fix itself at this point. Either bring back Paul Coffey or make trading for another d-man the top priority or do both. How do you see see it Edmonton Oilers hockey ops focused on wrong trade target -- and guilty of wishful thinking about fixing defence https://t.co/GbBxlK8QR7 via @edmontonjournal Edmonton Oilers hockey ops focused on wrong trade target -- and guilty of wishful thinking about fixing defence https://t.co/GbBxlK8QR7 via @edmontonjournal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021722327030088173)  2026-02-11T23:05Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Anti-individual Hockey as a sport is about figuring out yourself as an individual player within a team context so both you and the team can thrive. Right Kind of like how things work for individuals in greater society. That is not "anti-individual." That is life. was thinking this earlier: hockey as a sport (or at least mens hockey) is very anti-individualism. there is a lot of unspoken pressure to blend in with your team. the fact Willy gets away with stuff like this is testament to the fact hes just relentlessly easygoing and likeable was thinking this earlier: hockey as a sport (or at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021723897532756272)  2026-02-11T23:11Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Best moment so far at the Olympics for Canada Breathtaking skate from Poirier and Gilles that had the pair the announcers and the crowd weeping with joy and gratitude. One of best skates Ive ever seen. 5x Canadian champions 4x World medallists 3x Olympians What a ride the last [--] years have been for Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier 🤩 https://t.co/YrkWaHhfdP 5x Canadian champions 4x World medallists 3x Olympians What a ride the last [--] years have been for Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier 🤩 https://t.co/YrkWaHhfdP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021752175349862576)  2026-02-12T01:04Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"97's best ever international performance Team Canada with [--] Grade A shots Czechia [--]. Subset of most dangerous 5-alarm shots: Canada [--] Czechia just [--]. McDavid made major contributions to [--] Grade A shots. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q3GIDK4K88gm0xZBoGrbhGSEZi0luy1yxSITs3CmKZ8/editusp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q3GIDK4K88gm0xZBoGrbhGSEZi0luy1yxSITs3CmKZ8/editusp=sharing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022102158766948462)  2026-02-13T00:14Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Now even Toronto sports commentators wish Hyman and Bouchard were on Team Canada They're right. But too little and way too late. via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-evan-bouchard-zach-hyman-team-canada https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-evan-bouchard-zach-hyman-team-canada"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2021817286546665627)  2026-02-12T05:22Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Cult of Hockey Player grades. You thought we'd skip Olympics Not a chance. Connor McDavid Jordan Binnington lead the way in Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia by @KurtLeavins via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/connor-mcdavid-jordan-binnington-lead-the-way-in-canadas-5-0-win-over-czechia-cult-of-hockey-player-grades https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/connor-mcdavid-jordan-binnington-lead-the-way-in-canadas-5-0-win-over-czechia-cult-of-hockey-player-grades"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022073344330543383)  2026-02-12T22:20Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"'McDavid-Macklin is SICK': Hockey world reacts to Team Canada [--] vs Switzerland [--] Running commentary of today's big game via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-switzerland-score-olympics-hockey-mcdavid-makar-mackinnon-celebrini-crosby https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-switzerland-score-olympics-hockey-mcdavid-makar-mackinnon-celebrini-crosby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022431678606774321)  2026-02-13T22:04Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Edmonton Oilers change targets now looking to trade for d-man top insider says via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-trade-deadline-defenceman-top-9-forward https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-trade-deadline-defenceman-top-9-forward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022525262177649106)  2026-02-14T04:16Z 22.2K followers, 10.9K engagements


"@luckylukie @DavidStaplesYEG Highly doubt that separatism is an issue. Lack of investment has crushed this country for last seven or eight years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/2022782990905151838)  2026-02-14T21:20Z 22.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Great quote from Evander Kane to media: "The world we live in everybody's very sensitive and safe and soft for lack of a better term so I think when guys -- two veteran guys specifically -- show a little emotion people are uncomfortable. https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/the-boss-move-with-corey-perry-and-evander-kane-keep-them-on-the-same-line https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/the-boss-move-with-corey-perry-and-evander-kane-keep-them-on-the-same-line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1777468393672892570)  2024-04-08T22:47Z 22.2K followers, 59.2K engagements


"When you see an Oilers player in public maybe just leave them be Do not smother them. Let them breathe. 🍺🍻 https://t.co/fpiyIUS4P1 🍺🍻 https://t.co/fpiyIUS4P1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1797849802157547957)  2024-06-04T04:36Z 22.2K followers, 255.1K engagements


"Florida such a great defensive team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1800705348220670105)  2024-06-12T01:43Z 22.2K followers, 461K engagements


"More of that great man-on-stick Panthers defence. Huge defensive talent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1800706300977823966)  2024-06-12T01:46Z 22.2K followers, 205.3K engagements


"McDavid has made major contributions to [--] Grade A shots in three games against Florida. Florida has had [--] Grade A shots in total. McDavid playing poorly in the Stanley Cup Final Total idiotic rubbish. Bobrovsky had simply been otherworldly good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1801850944684179875)  2024-06-15T05:35Z 22.2K followers, 51.8K engagements


"Any haters and/or skeptics still wondering if the Oilers deserve to be in the Stanley Cup Final Bobrovsky stole two wins. Excellent goaltending can do that. Florida made the most of its Grade A shots and is a fearsome squad. No doubt. But this Oilers team is damn good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1802409178335432977)  2024-06-16T18:33Z 22.2K followers, 40.7K engagements


"Some heroes dont wear capes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1802483532008214597)  2024-06-16T23:28Z 22.2K followers, 1.2M engagements


"Kate the hero we need Too funny @k8f1989 😂 #Oilin7 https://t.co/GYTPXUp2sm Too funny @k8f1989 😂 #Oilin7 https://t.co/GYTPXUp2sm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1802813149416210898)  2024-06-17T21:18Z 22.2K followers, 494.6K engagements


"I don't want to hear one more whine gripe or bitch about Connor Brown's bonus. Agreed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1803226553188246013)  2024-06-19T00:41Z 22.2K followers, 62.6K engagements


"If you cant see how Evander Kane helps a team win thats cool. Each to their own. But I see it. Kane helps create a ton of Grade A shots and hes an intimidating physical force huge in the playoffs. Hes not a great defender. But what he does bring has value to winning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1808533058397839500)  2024-07-03T16:07Z 22.2K followers, 53.8K engagements


"Edmonton Oilers fans give failing grade to Jeff Jackson's management survey says. Huh via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-fans-have-little-faith-in-jeff-jacksons-management-survey-says-huh https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-fans-have-little-faith-in-jeff-jacksons-management-survey-says-huh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1821568334279692350)  2024-08-08T15:25Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Hey @NHLPlayerSafety. You awake yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1879212618143158665)  2025-01-14T17:02Z 22.2K followers, 367.1K engagements


"Worse than the McDavid crosscheck Meyers on Bouchard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1880853499426001183)  2025-01-19T05:43Z 22.2K followers, 284.9K engagements


"The beauty of Corey Perry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1882643130660307361)  2025-01-24T04:14Z 22.2K followers, 427.8K engagements


"Corey Perry welcomes Quinn Hughes to Edmonton with a big old hug"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1882644903202623969)  2025-01-24T04:21Z 22.2K followers, 174.8K engagements


"The most lethal weapon in hockey. NHL MVP and the Executioners Shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1886980702023115135)  2025-02-05T03:30Z 22.2K followers, 93.9K engagements


"There can be only one Connor McDavid light speed in slo-mo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1886983415632736417)  2025-02-05T03:41Z 22.2K followers, 119.3K engagements


"The mastery of Draisaitl. And Skinner shows his quality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887362376250376225)  2025-02-06T04:47Z 22.2K followers, 237.9K engagements


"There is no team I root harder for than Team Canada. Even the Oilers come second. You"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1889186771944022305)  2025-02-11T05:36Z 22.2K followers, 366.8K engagements


"This is the kind of smart play Brandon Hagel has made all tournament. Excellent back check. PS He also punched Matthew Tkachuk in the head. Hero of the nation eh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1891567115280449840)  2025-02-17T19:15Z 22.2K followers, 446.1K engagements


"Over my dead body. You A petition to rename Wayne Gretzky Drive in Edmonton has gathered over [-----] signatures questioning his loyalty to Canada. Suggested alternatives include Terry Fox Drive and Joey Moss Drive. https://t.co/Hb2rgFwyHN A petition to rename Wayne Gretzky Drive in Edmonton has gathered over [-----] signatures questioning his loyalty to Canada. Suggested alternatives include Terry Fox Drive and Joey Moss Drive. https://t.co/Hb2rgFwyHN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1895662062069825999)  2025-03-01T02:27Z 22.2K followers, 172.5K engagements


"No doubt folks raging at Bouchard for this lost battle on Sabres goal. Do you see Thompson slash his hand and Norris legally check his stick Might explain it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1899269122288181349)  2025-03-11T01:20Z 22.2K followers, 656.5K engagements


"That great passing trio: Pickard to McDavid to Draisaitl. OT winner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1900733620912030090)  2025-03-15T02:19Z 22.2K followers, 87.6K engagements


"A fired up Leon Draisaitl with high praise for goalie Calvin Pickards pass that kicked off the OT goal rush in Edmontons win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1900736452578930909)  2025-03-15T02:30Z 22.2K followers, 76.7K engagements


"Fastest end-to-end goal in NHL history no Stretch pass relay and McDavid again going Full Connor McDavid. It never gets old"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902180662075126239)  2025-03-19T02:09Z 22.2K followers, 414.3K engagements


"Quick and dirty crosscheck to the ribs by Morrissey that knocked Connor McDavid out of the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902923640385179731)  2025-03-21T03:22Z 22.2K followers, 754K engagements


"Two rich guys who haven't lived in Canada forever pretend to know they have all the answers. When was the last time either of them bought groceries for their family here Elbows up Canada. https://t.co/0gJ2opnPjZ Elbows up Canada. https://t.co/0gJ2opnPjZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1903805245513412937)  2025-03-23T13:45Z 22.2K followers, 53.4K engagements


"Dirty play by Rantanen on Stuart Skinner Fly-by knee-to-head"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905119054639284705)  2025-03-27T04:45Z 22.2K followers, 831.7K engagements


"I also like this angle of the best sports moment of the year to date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1906537127254564916)  2025-03-31T02:40Z 22.2K followers, 502.1K engagements


"The most dangerous weapon in the NHL. Leon Draisaitls Executioners Shot. His 52nd goal of the year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907278377515426223)  2025-04-02T03:46Z 22.2K followers, 166.6K engagements


"We lost our great friend Bruce McCurdy last night. He passed on shortly after the Oilers beat Vegas. My heart is broken with grief and sorrow. I never had such a collaborator and friend in hockey as Bruce. My thoughts are with his son Kevin and Bruces family. This will be the hardest thing I've ever had to write. Last night shortly after the hockey game and this tweet was written my father .@BruceMcCurdy experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. My family called [---] and resuscitation efforts were performed to the This will be the hardest thing I've ever had to write. Last night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907475474076647883)  2025-04-02T16:49Z 22.2K followers, 70.8K engagements


"One of Bruces legion of friends sent this to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1907981808026923338)  2025-04-04T02:21Z 22.2K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Corey Perry the master of creating space for himself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1914542499336741104)  2025-04-22T04:51Z 22.2K followers, 693.4K engagements


"What does championship defense look like Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman demonstrate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1922841171593921009)  2025-05-15T02:27Z 22.2K followers, 209.2K engagements


"This won't be a popular opinion in Dallas. Blackwell's hit on McDavid was far more dirty and dangerous that Nurse's standard issue foul slashing Hintz in the shin pads"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1926111273789325356)  2025-05-24T03:01Z 22.2K followers, 78.6K engagements


"Dirty Dallas. Nasty shove off Frederic into the Dallas goal posts with Petrovic's vicious head shot to Brown being a possible suspension no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1926754098746933371)  2025-05-25T21:35Z 22.2K followers, 31K engagements


"Suffocating blistering boiling brilliant championship-level defence from the Oilers in the second half of the game. Hardly a sniff for a desperate and elite passing and shooting Dallas Stars team. Works for me. You"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1927557935628001603)  2025-05-28T02:49Z 22.2K followers, 23K engagements


"This is a slew foot. No penalty. Niko Mikkola making life miserable for McDavid 😳 https://t.co/V2bGV0FqJo Niko Mikkola making life miserable for McDavid 😳 https://t.co/V2bGV0FqJo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1930454407105392699)  2025-06-05T02:39Z 22.2K followers, 163.6K engagements


"'The worst refereed game I ever saw ': Don Cherry blasts Game [--] refs in Oilers vs Panthers This comes a hockey legend with almost [--] years in the game. via @edmontonjournal https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-panthers-nhl-playoffs-don-cherry-referees-sam-bennett https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/oilers-panthers-nhl-playoffs-don-cherry-referees-sam-bennett"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1931860222341206144)  2025-06-08T23:45Z 22.2K followers, 68.4K engagements


"Arvidsson runs goalie. Embellishment from Bobrovsky Looked like he got hit by Mike Tyson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1932248603516629073)  2025-06-10T01:29Z 22.2K followers, 434.4K engagements


"I guess ref Charron too busy blocked Klingberg to notice slash and arm grab by Barkov"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1932262247738540275)  2025-06-10T02:23Z 22.2K followers, 462.9K engagements


"Pickard stops Bennett in OT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1933409583349051574)  2025-06-13T06:22Z 22.2K followers, 507.6K engagements


"It's a disgrace Don Cherry isn't in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder of the game. But it's no surprise. He's too controversial. NHL is a club made up of owners and media partners in business together. They don't like to shake the boat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1937531966364221578)  2025-06-24T15:23Z 22.2K followers, 57.6K engagements


"Evander Kane's detractors blast him for not playing well in the Final. News flash: only [--] or [--] Oilers played well in the Final. Refs and Florida took them off their game. (Not popular to mention the refs sucked in historic fashion. But they did.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1938267611785310613)  2025-06-26T16:06Z 22.2K followers, 75.1K engagements


"Still kind of mind-blowing that the third biggest contract of the NHL free-agency frenzy went to: Cody Ceci. $18 million"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940800501660213624)  2025-07-03T15:51Z 22.2K followers, 183.5K engagements


"Ron MacLean calls Poppygate Don Cherry's "exit strategy" after illness The Kingston Whig Standard https://www.thewhig.com/news/ron-maclean-calls-poppygate-don-cherrys-exit-strategy-from-coachs-corner-after-health-scare https://www.thewhig.com/news/ron-maclean-calls-poppygate-don-cherrys-exit-strategy-from-coachs-corner-after-health-scare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1944488471164543261)  2025-07-13T20:05Z 22.2K followers, 439.2K engagements


"Don Cherry was not complaining about immigration. He was complaining about immigrants who come here for a better life but dont respect Canadian traditions such as the Poppy. At least that is how I heard it. Others evidently disagree. Ron MacLean calls Poppygate Don Cherry's "exit strategy" after illness The Kingston Whig Standard https://t.co/sGN9D5k8Ho Ron MacLean calls Poppygate Don Cherry's "exit strategy" after illness The Kingston Whig Standard https://t.co/sGN9D5k8Ho"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1944489744752329074)  2025-07-13T20:10Z 22.2K followers, 438.1K engagements


"Credit to Ken Holland for giving second chance to Evander Kane & Corey Perry who proved to be solid citizens & players for the Oilers. With Justice Carroccia exonerating the [--] players in the Hockey Canada sex assault case I have no issue with them getting a second chance. You"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1948409342278988053)  2025-07-24T15:46Z 22.2K followers, 167.5K engagements


"Justice Maria Carroccia addressing the "believe all women" argument in the Hockey Canada case: "In approaching this task I am mindful of the words of Molloy J. in R. v. Nyznik at para. 17: "Although the slogan 'Believe the victim' has become popularized of late it has no place in a criminal trial. To approach a trial with the assumption that the complainant is telling the truth is the equivalent of imposing a presumption of guilt on the person accused of sexual assault and then placing a burden on him to prove his innocence. That is antithetical to the fundamental principles of justice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1948561590628090217)  2025-07-25T01:51Z 22.2K followers, 87.3K engagements


"The [--] hockey players were presumed innocent unless found guilty. They were found not guilty. And Justice Carroccia found that the complainant gave actual consent. But what does the judge know Unlike you she knows all the evidence but whats evidence compared to hot takes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1948906277159178480)  2025-07-26T00:40Z 22.2K followers, 78.2K engagements


"Connor Clattenburg with nasty hit on 6-foot 8-inch 230-pound Calgary prospect Maceo Phillips. Clattenburg then adds insults to injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1967378639290613922)  2025-09-15T00:03Z 22.2K followers, 270.6K engagements


"McDavid and Draisaitl would like to have this one backcheck back as the announcers like to say. Rancid goal against to lose it in OT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1984107620035100857)  2025-10-31T03:58Z 22.2K followers, 269K engagements


"The majesty and precision of the most dangerous shooter in hockey. Leon Draisaitl and The Executioners Shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1985883938544632061)  2025-11-05T01:36Z 22.2K followers, 162.3K engagements


"Tough moment for Tyson Barrie who was a true Oiler wanted to be here and played his best hockey here. A leader of the best power play in NHL history and a guy who methodically improved his even strength play while in Edmonton. Much respect to him and best of wishes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1630714287944761345)  2023-02-28T23:39Z 22.2K followers, 73.6K engagements


"Its not often a generational talent comes along. But have to hand it to Fiala. Perfect form on each dive. @dstaples Identical dives lol. Left hand thrown in the air and legs just evaporate from under him. https://t.co/Xou57KBRx6 @dstaples Identical dives lol. Left hand thrown in the air and legs just evaporate from under him. https://t.co/Xou57KBRx6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1651248031529054210)  2023-04-26T15:33Z 22.2K followers, 102.5K engagements


"Hey Steve Kozari. Trust your reffing partner. He was just a few feet away as Eichel grabbed Broberg facing them. He saw no penalty even as both grabbed Eichel taking Broberg's stick. You couldn't call it as their backs were to you. But you did anyway"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1657234792868626432)  2023-05-13T04:02Z 22.2K followers, 53.3K engagements


"How about this Whatever happens lets stick with our Oilers. Lets stick with players who are giving it their all. Yes moves will have to be made. And criticism is fair enough. Of course But no need to shoot the wounded"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1657959749919596544)  2023-05-15T04:03Z 22.2K followers, 48.7K engagements


"Connor Brown Evander Kane Mattias Ekholm. Zach Hyman. He's not perfect. But Ken Holland has kicked ass on huge deals for Oilers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1675201543539404801)  2023-07-01T17:55Z 22.2K followers, 64K engagements


"Stand up to a bully"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1803091033208627607)  2024-06-18T15:42Z 22.2K followers, 54.8K engagements


"Gretzky has done more for Canada than all his snotty critics combined. It really is amazing that someone thought it was a good idea for Wayne Gretzky - Donald Trump's great friend and his choice to become Governor of the 51st State of Canada - to be the honourary captain of Team Canada for [--] Nations Face-Off final. #4nations https://t.co/lgANWz8ght It really is amazing that someone thought it was a good idea for Wayne Gretzky - Donald Trump's great friend and his choice to become Governor of the 51st State of Canada - to be the honourary captain of Team Canada for [--] Nations Face-Off final."  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1892985379202179388)  2025-02-21T17:10Z 22.2K followers, 58.5K engagements


"It's a national shame that this great Canadian was ever derided and cancelled. It says a lot about how sanctimonious some Canadians became this past decade. Don't forget your poppy https://t.co/iwgRwsxdAz Don't forget your poppy https://t.co/iwgRwsxdAz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1987948808093974547)  2025-11-10T18:21Z 22.2K followers, 163.9K engagements


"Many folks objected strenuously when the Oilers signed Evander Kane. They had every right to do so. I didn't share their objections but I understood them. One year later what do folks in Edmonton think of Evander Kane"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1615920125743620096)  2023-01-19T03:52Z 22.2K followers, 151.3K engagements


"Am seeing criticism of NHL play-by-play announcer Harnarayan Singh. I get it. I found him underwhelming at first. But I have come to appreciate his style. Cool efficient keeps it tight. All kinds of ways to excel Singh has found his groove"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1642611197823574017)  2023-04-02T19:33Z 22.2K followers, 95.6K engagements


"Trevor Moore should be suspended for that dangerous and dirty hit on Desharnais. Clear attempt to injure by blindsiding Desharnais going for his knee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1782623386692096205)  2024-04-23T04:11Z 22.2K followers, 48K engagements


"Oh Captain my Captain The brilliance and force of Sidney Crosby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1889874330424930657)  2025-02-13T03:08Z 22.2K followers, 208.6K engagements


"The dead-eye of Doughty. The majesty of McDavid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1890941875890405450)  2025-02-16T01:50Z 22.2K followers, 114.6K engagements


"The ultimate predator Connor McDavid snipes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1891556627737903595)  2025-02-17T18:33Z 22.2K followers, 146.4K engagements


"Another view as McDavid dekes out Slavin. Fastest hands in the West"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1896011117568438504)  2025-03-02T01:34Z 22.2K followers, 679.9K engagements


"Not OK. Not even close to OK. Puck to the face of Roope Hintz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1898591619680780723)  2025-03-09T04:28Z 22.2K followers, 428.8K engagements


"Thinking of you tonight @BruceMcCurdy. By the Faithful. For the Faithful. Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. Let's do this #Neverindoubt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dstaples/status/1930419761583927697)  2025-06-05T00:21Z 22.2K followers, 15.9K engagements

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