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David Staples

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David Staples

@dstaples

Founder @TheCultofHockey, hockey blog w/ wisest readers. Player, coach, fan & research expert, video reviewing every Grade A shot in Oilers' games since 2010.

Edmonton

Joined March 2009

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David Staples
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This can be a win-win-win-win for Nurse, the Oilers, Edmonton fans and #25’s new team. It’s time for a new start. And big, fast tough dman has got a decent chance of flourishing on a new team
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NHL News
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BREAKING: Darnell Nurse asks for trade, agrees it's time to move on from #Oilers @FriedgeHNIC | @SportsnetSpec sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/so…
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David Staples
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Mar 2, 2025
Another view as McDavid dekes out Slavin. Fastest hands in the West.
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David Staples
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Jul 13, 2025
Don Cherry was not complaining about immigration. He was complaining about immigrants who come here for a better life, but don’t respect Canadian traditions, such as the Poppy. At least that is how I heard it. Others evidently disagree.
David Staples
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Jul 13, 2025
Ron MacLean calls Poppygate Don Cherry's "exit strategy" after illness | The Kingston Whig Standard thewhig.com/news/ron-macle…
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David Staples
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Apr 22, 2025
Corey Perry, the master of “creating space” for himself
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David Staples
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Nov 10, 2025
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 Cherry
@CoachsCornerDC
Nov 10, 2025
Don't forget your poppy!
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David Staples
@dstaples
Jun 17, 2024
Kate, the hero we need
World Hockey Report
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Jun 17, 2024
Too funny @k8f1989 😂 #Oilin7
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David Staples
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Mar 1, 2025
Over my dead body. You?
YEGWAVE
@yegwave
Feb 28, 2025
A petition to rename Wayne Gretzky Drive in Edmonton has gathered over 11,000 signatures, questioning his loyalty to Canada. Suggested alternatives include Terry Fox Drive and Joey Moss Drive.
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David Staples
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May 15, 2025
What does championship defense look like? Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman demonstrate.
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David Staples
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Feb 28, 2025
Leon Draisailt at his best. Power and skill.
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David Staples
@dstaples
Mar 31, 2025
I also like this angle of the best sports moment of the year to date.
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David Staples
@dstaples
Mar 19, 2025
Fastest end-to-end goal in NHL history, no? Stretch pass, relay, and McDavid again going Full Connor McDavid. It never gets old.
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David Staples
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Feb 21, 2025
Gretzky has done more for Canada than all his snotty critics combined.
Stu Cowan
@StuCowan1
Feb 21, 2025
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 4 Nations Face-Off final. #4nations
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David Staples
@dstaples
Jul 3, 2025
Still kind of mind-blowing that the third biggest contract of the NHL free-agency frenzy went to: Cody Ceci. $18 million.
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David Staples
@dstaples
Nov 5, 2025
The majesty and precision of the most dangerous shooter in hockey. Leon Draisaitl and The Executioner’s Shot.
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