EBERLE: WE NEED TO LEARN TO PLAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PUCK
Jason Gregor
May 24 2013 03:23PM
Jordan Eberle returned home after his fourth consecutive appearance at the World Championships, and for the fourth straight year team Canada failed to advance past the quarter finals. Eberle was on my radio show on Wednesday and we discussed the Worlds, Lindy Ruff, golf, shooting commercials and what areas the Oilers must improve in, if they hope to become a playoff team.
MACTAVISH SHEDS SOME LIGHT
Jason Gregor
May 24 2013 11:27AM
Last night Craig MacTavish held a TeleForum where season ticket holders could call in, listen and ask questions. Since I'm a season ticket holder I was able to listen in. His responses to goaltending and the future of Shawn Horcoff and Sam Gagner intrigued me the most.
BIG SUMMER BUYOUTS
Jason Gregor
May 22 2013 12:18PM
From June 15th to the 30th NHL teams have a chance to rid themselves of their bad financial decisions; also know as the buyout period. This year the buyout period should be more active with the introduction of two potential compliance buyouts per team.
UPDATE ON NUGENT-HOPKINS
Jason Gregor
May 21 2013 01:42PM
There has been lots of speculation lately on the health of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The 2011 first overall pick had surgery on April 23rd to repair a torn labrum, and recently I've noticed some suggesting he will be out for a significant portion of next season.
Rather than speculate, I decided to put in a call to his agent Rick Valette to get an update on RNH's shoulder.
MAYOR PUTS ARENA DEAL TO BED...AND MORE....
Jason Gregor
May 17 2013 12:23PM
Rumour has it this picture was taken at city hall early this week when the 7-year arena deal saga finally ended. City council voted 10-3 in favour of the final funding model, and unlike previous votes this should be the final vote as council waived the conditions, according to mayor Stephen Mandel.
