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Kurt Leavins 🇨🇦
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Professional journalist, broadcaster & music man. Contributing Writer at Cult of Hockey, The Edmonton Journal.
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Calvin Pickard starts for the Oilers in Winnipeg tonight.
January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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McDavid hat trick, Nuge 500th assist in Edmonton Oilers 6-2 win over Nashville. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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Connor McDavid hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers smash Nashville 6-2: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
McDavid hat trick, Nugent-Hopkins career assist #500 in Edmonton Oilers 6-2 win over Predators
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January 7, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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F Kasperi Kapanen officially activated by the Oilers.
Slated to line up with Draisaitl, Podkolzin versus NASH.
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Tristan Jarry back on the ice for the Oilers pre-game. Connor Ingram starts versus NASH tonight…
January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Left off the Canadian Olympic Team, what is the best thing Evan Bouchard can do in response? My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey…

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When it comes to Team Canada, its best for him and the Edmonton Oilers if Evan Bouchard shoves it you-know-where: 9 Things
It would be best for the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard is he extracted some revenge for being left off Team Canada
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January 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Poor puck management, pop-gun offence result in 5-2 Edmonton Oilers loss to Philly. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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The offence offers up a parched performance as the Edmonton Oilers fall 5-2 to Philly: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
Poor puck management, tepid offence results in 5-2 Edmonton Oilers loss to Philadelphia
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January 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Savoie centers Howard and Hutson. Pickard starts for the Oilers versus Philly.
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Oilers recall Quinn Hutson and Ike Howard from Bakersfield.
January 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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No Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on Team Canada. Hard to imagine at least one of them not making a significant contribution to that club.
December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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If the Edmonton Oilers are to hit a home run their GM has to be willing to swing & miss every so often.

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If The Edmonton Oilers G.M. is going to hit a home run, he has to be willing to take a swing: 9 Things
If Stan Bowman is to turn the Edmonton Oilers into Stanley Cup Champions, he has to be winning to take a swing or two
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December 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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General Manager Stan Bowman’s shopping list for those tantalizing Edmonton Oilers Boxing Day bargains…

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Stan Bowman's shopping list for those tantalizing Edmonton Oilers Boxing Day bargains
Stan Bowman needs to be scanning the Boxing Day bargains as the Edmonton Oilers GM looks ahead to 2026
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December 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The Two Connors deliver the goods in an Edmonton Oilers 4-3 win over Vegas. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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Connor McDavid flies high, Connor Ingram solid in Edmonton Oilers 4-3 win over Vegas: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Edmonton Oilers out-class Vegas early then hang on for the 4-3 result
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December 22, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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This Edmonton Oiler may not bring home the bacon every night but he has saved it a few times. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey…

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This goaltender may not bring home the bacon for the Edmonton Oilers ever night, but he has saved it a few times: 9 Things
Do not be too quick to replace a "glue guy" like the Edmonton Oilers' Calvin Pickard
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December 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Edmonton Oilers get well-earned win in Boston but lose Tristan Jarry in the process. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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Edmonton Oilers well-earned 3-1 win in Boston but lose Jarry in the process: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
Quinn Hutson scored his first, but Edmonton Oilers Tristan Jarry in 3-1 win over Boston
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December 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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My latest, at The Cult of Hockey - Is Tristan Jarry finally “the answer” for the Edmonton Oilers? 9 Things…

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Is Tristan Jarry "the answer" for Edmonton Oilers: 9 Things
With the Stuart Skinner era now over, can Tristan Jarry take the Edmonton Oilers to the promised land?
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December 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The Edmonton Oilers earn a decisive 6-3 win in Toronto as McDavid, Draisaitl dominate. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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The Edmonton Oilers earn a decisive 6-3 win in Toronto on Saturday night: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Edmonton Oilers best players outplay Toronto's best in convincing 6-3 win in T.O.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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A smart defensive game and a Hyman Hatty lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

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Oilers turn in smart, defensive game and Hyman hat trick for 4-1 win over Detroit: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
Hyman hatty, four points from McDavid as the Edmonton Oilers handle the Red Wings 4-1
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December 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Have the Edmonton Oilers finally pulled out of their season-long tailspin? My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey…

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Have the Edmonton Oilers finally pulled out of their season-long tailspin: 9 Things
After a poor start triggered by a few critical issues the Edmonton Oilers look to finally be sorting things out
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December 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The Edmonton Oilers play well but cannot solve Jesper Wallstedt in 1-0 loss to the Wild.

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Edmonton Oilers play well but run into Jesper Wallstedt in 1-0 loss to Wild: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
Edmonton Oilers turn in excellent defensive effort but cannot solve Jesper Wallstedt in 1-0 loss
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December 3, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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My Latest, at The Cult of Hockey: Will the real Edmonton Oilers please stand up - 9 Things

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Will the real Edmonton Oilers please stand up: 9 Things
A wild swing from one game to the other this week leaves us asking who the real Stuart Skinner and Edmonton Oilers are
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November 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The Edmonton Oilers return from the road, get blown out 8-3 by Dallas. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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The Edmonton Oilers return from the road and get blown out 8-3 by Dallas: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Edmonton Oilers fail to show up for their first game back home, routed 8-3 by Dallas
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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In defence of the Defence as the Edmonton Oilers show signs of coming around: 9 Things

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In defence of the Defence, as the Edmonton Oilers start to show signs of coming around: 9 Things
The Oilers will need an excellent Defence to challenge for the cup again, and we're starting to see the tell-take signs
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November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The Edmonton Oilers double up on the Cup Champion Panthers 6-3. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…

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Edmonton Oilers double up Cup Champs 6-3 to close out killer road trip: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Edmonton Oilers end their rough road trip at .500 with 6-3 win in Florida
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November 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Calvin Pickard helps Edmonton Oilers earn single point in 2-1 OT loss in Tampa. Cult of Hockey Player Grades….

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Calvin Pickard helps the Edmonton Oilers earn a single point in battle with Bolts: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
Calvin Pickard's finest start of the season behind improved team defence combine to scratch out OT point in Tampa
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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How doing the right thing for this player now should benefit the Edmonton Oilers later. My latest 9 Things column…

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How doing the right thing for this player now should benefit the Edmonton Oilers later: 9 Things
Playing Isaac Howard in the AHL now will benefit both player and the Edmonton Oilers in the long run
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November 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM