
The Cult of Hockey's "Men vs Boys as Oilers stomp Flames" podcast
24/12/2025 | 53 mins.
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 win over the Flames of Calgary Summary In this episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast, David Staples and Kurt Levin discuss the Edmonton Oilers' recent victory over the Calgary Flames, celebrating the holiday season and the team's performance. They analyze the Oilers' dominance in the game, the struggles of the Flames, and the complexities of rebuilding in the NHL. The conversation highlights Leon Draisaitl's milestone achievements, Connor McDavid's impact on the ice, and the importance of team dynamics, including Trent Frederick's response to a hit. They also delve into goaltending decisions and the overall performance of the team, concluding with thoughts on the Oilers' playoff prospects and player chemistry. Chapters 00:00 Holiday Cheer and Oilers Victory 01:57 Analyzing the Oilers' Dominance 05:02 Rebuilding Strategies in the NHL 09:05 The Importance of Draft Picks 11:56 Leon Draisaitl's Milestone 15:04 Connor McDavid's Impact on the Game 20:01 Trent Frederic's Response and Team Dynamics 24:03 Goalie Performance and Game Analysis 26:42 Goaltending Decisions and Team Dynamics 30:09 Evaluating Goaltending Performance 32:50 Defensive Plays and Player Safety 36:27 Defensive Pairings and Player Development 40:36 Chintzy Goals and Defensive Luck 44:44 Real 500: A Turning Point for the Oilers 48:57 Team Canada Prospects and Player Chemistry

The Cult of Hockey's "Ingram rocks, Frederic sits and Oilers beat Vegas" podcast
22/12/2025 | 57 mins.
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 win over the Goldekn Knights of Vegas.

The Cult of Hockey's "Pickard rocks, but not Oilers in loss to Wild" podcast
21/12/2025 | 29 mins.
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast by the Faithful and for the Faithful! Tonight David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 loss to the Wild of Minnesota. In this episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast, David Staples provides a detailed analysis of the Edmonton Oilers' recent game against the Minnesota Wild, highlighting key performances, mistakes, and the overall state of the team. He emphasizes the heroic efforts of goalie Calvin Pickard, discusses critical errors leading to goals against, and evaluates the team's current performance and statistics. The conversation also touches on the struggles of the third and fourth lines, defensive issues, and potential solutions for goaltending as the season progresses. Takeaways Calvin Pickard's performance was crucial in keeping the Oilers competitive. The Oilers' defensive mistakes led to critical goals against. The team is currently performing at an average level in the NHL. There is a pressing need for better performance from the third and fourth lines. The Oilers have been giving away cheap goals in key moments. Testing new players could be essential for improving team dynamics. Goaltending remains a significant concern for the Oilers moving forward. The Oilers' recent road trip yielded a successful outcome despite the loss. The team needs to find a reliable third line center to improve overall performance. Future prospects in goaltending are uncertain, requiring careful management. Chapters 00:00 Oilers Game Overview 01:42 Calvin Pickard's Heroics 05:32 Key Mistakes and Goals Against 10:04 Turning Points in the Game 14:23 Current Team Performance and Statistics 18:13 Defensive Struggles and Goaltending Issues 20:33 Third and Fourth Line Challenges 25:23 Future Prospects and Goaltending Solutions

The Cult of Hockey's "Oilers awesome, Jarry's injury scary, Bruins crushed" podcast
19/12/2025 | 30 mins.
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast by the Faithful and for the Faithful! Tonight David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers' 3-1 win over the Bruins of Boston.

The Cult of Hockey's "Jarry out-duels Skinner as Oilers top Penguins" podcast
17/12/2025 | 41 mins.
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast, by the Faithful and for the Faithful. Tonight, Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal dig into the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 win over the Penguins of Pittsburgh.



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