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Ike Howard gets a sliver of a chance and cashes. Meanwhile, Alex Formenton may be a double agent. Plus, old men die on the strangest hills. lowetide.ca/2026/10/27/l...

Is Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock’s deployment among forwards working? www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

Red Wings v Oilers, Babcock's circle of trust and watch for changes in lines and pairings. lowetide.ca/2026/10/26/g...

Oilers had a tough night and didn't control enough of the game. Those damnable stretch passes to nowhere returned, and all eyes will be on Babcock to see if the lines get a shuffle. My thoughts here. lowetide.ca/2026/10/25/g...

Ranking 6 Edmonton Oilers players and prospects most likely to be traded www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

Oilers v Maple Leafs tonight, and a trade Stan Bowman should consider. lowetide.ca/2026/10/24/g...

What will it take for Oilers star Evan Bouchard to win the Norris Trophy? www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

When the Oilers get everyone back from IR, where does Matt Savoie land? Will it impact Vasily Podkolzin? www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

We are seeing peak McDavid as he approaches 30, that's incredible. Plus, Oilers at 8-1-1 but 2-7 goals at five-on-five last two games. The theme on the blog this morning: You can't tell a Heinz pickle nuthin' lowetide.ca/2026/10/23/s...

Oilers v Hurricanes, and I'm a stubborn kind of fellow. However, I'm not the only one! lowetide.ca/2026/10/22/g...

Once the Edmonton Oilers get healthy, which lineup changes are coming? www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

holy smokes, conan strikes up a chat with a random lady on the subway and she immediately starts riffing on his level, no problem.

Oilers win a different way. Devon Levi, man. Got a goalie, I think. lowetide.ca/2026/10/21/m...

Wild at Oilers, how both teams find success and a closer look at Edmonton's four likely lines for tonight. lowetide.ca/2026/10/20/g...

Oilers are rolling, led by a line on an historic run. The team is getting healthy, too, with Zach Hyman back and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins close. Need that second line to deliver. Badly. www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

October is Women's History Month. During this month, we celebrate women from Canada's history who have helped shape the country. Today, it is Charlotte Small.

Hyman is back, Nuge on the way and Savoie someday soon. Roster churn, like Halloween, is just around the corner. lowetide.ca/2026/10/19/i...

Are the Edmonton Oilers building a solid foundation for success? www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

Damien Carfagna and Tomas Cibulka are NHL-ready or close. There's no room for them on the Oilers. Will Edmonton repeat the Philip Broberg mistake, or will the team adapt? www.nytimes.com/athletic/769...

Oilers win over Mammoth. This team has changed. lowetide.ca/2026/10/18/d...

Woodward's Food Floor was a wonderful experience. I miss it. bsky.app/profile/cdnh...

Oilers at Mammoth tonight, and why Leon Draisaitl and Ike Howard should play on the second line tonight. I know I write about this a bunch, but it's important and here's why. lowetide.ca/2026/10/17/g...

What I’m seeing from the Edmonton Oilers’ start under Mike Babcock www.nytimes.com/athletic/769...

Coaches be stubborn (97-29 together was a choice) but the five-on-five GA-60 shows promise. Plus "Dickinson" and "injury prone" may be a big part of sentences this winter. lowetide.ca/2026/10/16/s...

When Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens begins playing “Old Corn Liquor,” a traditional Black American folk tune, acclaimed Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man recognizes similarities to Chinese pentatonic music and spontaneously joins in. The joy on their faces says it all.

October is a beautiful time of year in Canada. filmed this video during my 2022 visit to Stratford, Ontario, in October. With dance and music set against Stratford’s vibrant autumn colours, I’m excited to share Canada’s autumn beauty with the world.

Oilers v Mammoth and a real test. Will Babcock split the Glimmer Twins? lowetide.ca/2026/10/15/g...

Is Oilers GM Stan Bowman getting better at his job? www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

On this day in 1983, Cyndi Lauper released her debut album ‘She’s So Unusual,’ featuring “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” “She Bop” and “All Through the Night.” She became the first female artist to score 4 Top 5 hits from one album.

The McDavid Speedway is going full tilt boogie! Plus, many words on what to expect for the rest of the month. Many words. lowetide.ca/2026/10/14/m...

Happy birthday to Christopher Judge, born on this day in 1964. He played Teal'c in Stargate SG-1 and voiced Kratos in the God of War series. He has lived in Canada for 30 years and his wife Gianna is Canadian. His son Cameron plays for the Toronto Argos. 📸 Kevin Paul

Oilers on the left coast to play Holland's Home for the Aged. Plus: Looking forward (what will the lines look like in May) by looking back (to 1990). lowetide.ca/2026/10/13/g...

Podkolzin-McDavid-Draisaitl as the Oilers all-time best line? That's elite competition, but early days the trio is delivering at historic rates. Will they have Gretzky-to-Kurri sustain? www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

Why the Edmonton Oilers’ top line is off to a historic start to 2026-27 season www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

Happy Thanksgiving! Some personal news and a quick look at why the AHL Condors matter this season for Oilers fans. lowetide.ca/2026/10/12/h...

Damien Carfagna and Tomas Cibulka are two players you should know. Oilers fans are going to like both of them when they arrive with the big team. www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...

Do you remember...Fludd! Formed in Toronto, from 1971 to 1975, the band had six top 40 singles in Canada, including their signature song Cousin Mary. Three members went on to form Saga and one joined Trooper. Guitarist and co-lyricist Brian Pilling died of leukemia in 1978.

Helluva game yesterday by the Oilers. Complete review here. lowetide.ca/2026/10/11/f...

Edmonton Oilers’ AHL prospect defensive pairing could have NHL future www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...

Oilers at Sharks, and someone tell Ike Howard to Hit Somebody. lowetide.ca/2026/10/10/g...

Filip Hållander lined up on the No. 2 line yesterday at Oilers practice. His final season in Sweden and his production when playing with Sidney Crosby tell us why, www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...

Oilers have Hallander and Hyman ready or close. When they play, who is coming out of the lineup? Interesting dilemma for the Oilers. lowetide.ca/2026/10/09/c...

Why the Edmonton Oilers’ trade of defence for offence is a promising deal www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...

Show this to a Grade 7 class. I dare you. bsky.app/profile/pale...

Oilers start offensively brings memories of the 1970's Bruins, Levi's style plays well in Edmonton and the club made a trade yesterday. lowetide.ca/2026/10/08/l...

Oilers on the road to California, and a look at the lines with an eye to Ike Howard's deployment. lowetide.ca/2026/10/07/g...

What do the Edmonton Oilers have in rookie centre Owen Michaels? www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Oilers AHL team off to an interesting start, and the list of NHL players produced in Bakersfield over the last decade is quality. lowetide.ca/2026/10/06/d...