TSN Edmonton Bureau Reporter & creator of @GotYerBackPod

Like a couple kids finishing up on the outdoor rink and heading home.
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Loved and respected, a teammate to all of them. Rest In Peace Dayna Brons.
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Can confirm that Brad Aldrich's name has been x'ed out on the Stanley Cup. Was done on Sunday when the Lightning names were being added.
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Peter Chiarelli has been fired by the Oilers. Done deal
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McDavid doing a skill drill before practice, loses the puck, Barrie from the corner “OH! He’s human!!” Everyone has a chuckle.
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Kassian told Tkachuk right before they fought “Thanks kid, I appreciate you doing this.” Showed a healthy amount of respect for him in his media avail. Said Tkachuk wanted to go right away but Kassian wanted him to think about it for a bit first. Game within the game he said
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One staff member recalls that every time Cave was recalled from the AHL he would come to the rink and head straight to the staff offices to give everyone a hug. Only player they can recall doing that. "A truly decent and loving person."
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The final player has left the hospital, the the Broncos “Believe” board goes with him. So happy for Morgan Gobeil and his family, our thoughts remain with the entire Bronco family. #HumboldtStrong
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Went for a quiet walk on the beach this morning.. it got loud.
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Oilers morning skate. Secret weapon is locked and loaded. 👏
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Arena staff won't give the Oilers the nets or turn the lights on.
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Video of the US bringing the can out for the team pic.
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I want to tip my hat to our entire TSN crew. Our truck did over 4 hrs of live television commercial free. It required exemplary performances from so many talented people behind the scenes. I’m extremely proud of our team, and humbled to work with such dedicated professionals.
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I’m not sure who took this photo, but it’s stunning. Incredibly meaningful day for the organization and the Cave family. #WeSkateForColby
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Draisaitl Instagram post
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Sounds like Tyler Smith is close to making a return to the @HumboldtBroncos lineup, possibly as soon as this weekend. Will join Camrud and Patter as survivors from the crash back in Bronco colours. Amazing accomplishment! Best of luck Tyler.
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The @HumboldtBroncos Erased a 2-0 deficit to force a game 7 OT, but fall 3-2 to the @estevanbruins Much respect to all the players and staff who persevered this season. They will be disappointed with this loss, but a 👊 from the hockey world extends to each of them tonight.
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Nice touch, Hockey Canada logo, Humboldt Broncos colours.
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They worked in all different areas of the team, so there wasn’t a single photo that captured everybody involved in this. We built one, and are happy to have others use in place of the original, so nobody is left out. Any other media friends, feel free to crop and use as needed.
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Happy to report Brayden Camrud was released from hospital today.
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Kane not travelling with team, he and his girlfriend welcomed little Iverson Frank Kane into the world. Congrats to both of them!
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USA posing for team picture with what appears to be a trash can with a Canada logo on it.
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Draisaitl willing to address the Rittich stick flip after tonight. “It’s just disrespectful. We hit two posts and he’s acting like they just won the Stanley cup.”
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Foot races. Poor Tyson Barrie. 😂
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1 - Last year I was having a really hard time dealing with some secondary trauma after a year spent working on Humboldt projects. I was so busy and focused I didn’t realize how bad it had gotten. TSN was incredibly supportive and I got some help. #BellLetsTalk
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Chris Joseph wanted to talk about his beloved son, so before heading home with his family he took some time with us. fw.to/iN69lze
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Sources tell TSN an internal decision has been made, the Edmonton Eskimos will be changing their name. An announcement could come as early as next week.
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Cave was absolutely beloved in the locker rooms he was part of. I didn’t know him well, but always noted that anyone who did spoke glowingly about his character and his presence within the group. Thoughts are with his family, his loved ones and the entire Oiler family.
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“They have to protect their investment.. that’s my understanding”. Zadorov on the NHL suspending Soucy.
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This is really something. Well done by all. Had a chance to meet Ben yesterday. Such a character. 👊
“Every kid, every hockey player always dreams of having their face on a hockey card. Today Upper Deck has made you a hockey card, your very own.” - @cmcdavid97 on Ben Stelter’s trading card #CollectTheBest
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Comment from Rieders agent Darren Ferris. “I am totally astonished and disappointed that the president of an NHL team can make such a callous and reckless statement about a player. This is unacceptable.”
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Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to announce a new 8 year 41 million dollar deal today. Includes a no movement clause.
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2 additions to Oilers skate. Evander Kane and the Prime Minister.
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Well, look who’s still on the ice in Oiler colours this morning.
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My thoughts today are with all of the families affected by this tragedy, and the 13 young men who push forward every day. It’s been the honour of my lifetime telling their stories of love, strength and life. They are forever in our hearts. #HumboldtStrong
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2 members of the Broncos who survived the bus crash on April 6th will suit up for the team tomorrow night. We’re grateful they allowed us to document their journey back. fw.to/ooackmW
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Morning after a game they were not happy with, McDavid last player off the ice at practice (almost 30 mins extra working on skills) then takes some time to greet some kids chanting his name.
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It is my belief a change is imminent at the GM position in Edmonton. It’s no longer a matter of it, but when Peter Chiarelli’s is let go. I’d expect news shortly.
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McDavid talked a lot about the Amazon series tonight. Said people are going to see a lot of raw emotion. Give him credit though.. neither he nor the team pulled back any footage. He said “they shot it, they might as well use it”. Said he never wanted to be centre stage…/
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The Matechuk family provided this update on Layne’s recovery, and one of their favourite pictures. Our thoughts remain with them, and the Gobeils in their continuing battle, and all of the other families affected by this tragedy. #Humboldtstrong
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“Hopefully it shuts a lot of people up who were talking about him “. McDavid on Skinners back to back shutouts.
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27:23 for McDavid. back to back performances that rank as his best ever in the NHL to my eye. Pretty incredible. 14pts in series
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“That Edmonton team is better than we played last year” DeBoer on the Oilers.
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Treated some family to some gently smoked chicken wings tonight… it’s an art form…
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Can confirm Lucic has been traded to Flames. Done.
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Can confirm Ken Holland has officially accepted the job as Oilers General Manager. An official announcement to come in the next few days.
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“Guess I just gotta shut up about it”. McDavid when asked if he feels he’s deserving of more calls.
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Thinking of all those still hurting from a difficult 2018, and wishing them peace and health. 2018 was a year I needed help dealing with some difficult emotions after covering a tragic story. My family, and my company had my back. Meant everything to me. #BellLetsTalk
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The Nipawin Hawks have asked Chris Beaudry to come out and help coach for their upcoming playoff series. Beaudry has accepted and hopes to be there consulting for games 1 and 5. Incredible gesture by both sides, heart warming.
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There are no words. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Just so incredibly sad.
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Woodcroft said the idea to put Berlin in came from the players, McDavid specifically. They checked with Campbell as well and he was on board. He also said they meant no disrespect to the hawks.
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It takes a village - Fantilli’s vest with a nod to everyone who helped him along the way.
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Tippett "It's almost funny to me how everybody talked all summer about Toronto and Edmonton have to defend better and then Toronto and Edmonton actually defend well, and now they think its a bad hockey game. It just baffles me sometimes hearing what's going on."
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McDavid says Nurse called the group together during TV timeout and settled everyone down. Felt it was an excellent display of leadership. He also liked the Knoblauch timeout.
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Oilers honouring the late Colby Cave at day one of training camp.
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The poor goaltending on this team is fully on Ken Holland. 2 years in a row he failed to address it, and now he is seeing it crush the spirit of his team. The Oilers showed up to play tonight, and goaltending (theirs and Floridas) decimated a fragile team again.../
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Jake DeBrusk's agent Rick Valette spoke with Bruins GM Don Sweeney last week and informed him that DeBrusks trade request was rescinded, and that he'd be happy to remain a Bruin moving forward. DeBrusk has 2 years left at 4m, and could still be moved but unlikely at this point.
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Broncos named their leadership group today. Brayden Camrud, Derek Patter and Michael Clarke will all wear A’s this year. No captain in honour of Logan Schatz, last years captain. #humboldtstrong
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Draisaitl on McDavids future.
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Want to take a moment to thank the Bronco families, the community of Humboldt, the players, staff, and the board for trusting us to bring this game and these stories to our viewers. The strength of these people who are dealing with so much is something I’ll never forget.
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Speaking with US staff, the team had a motto - “one barrel at a time”. This was their last barrel and they’ve been putting team logos on them each game. That was the barrel for this game and the reason they brought it out. They say it wasn’t a trash can.
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Sincere thanks the Bronco families, the team and the town for letting us tell their stories. Very proud of our amazing team that poured their hearts into 29 Forever. Our leader, producer @JoshShiaman , producer @simongaran and lead editor @editorDOh fw.to/gAEKRlC
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Deepest condolences to the Moss family, as well as the Eskimos and Oilers on the passing of Joey Moss. National anthems at Oiler games will never be the same without Joey singing his heart out beside the Oiler bench.
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Small details, Crosby well known for picking out little elements he didn’t love from his game and zeroing in on it the next day. Handling passes off the rim and feeding… nobody… in the slot.
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Oiler bench giving it to Rittich on his way by
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Aldrich’s name x’ed out.
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Puljujarvi "I'm really happy to play in the best league in the world and be part of this team."
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Connor McDavid will not require any off season surgery and will be ready for the start of training camp.
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Ekholm out with the main group today - full skate for the Oilers.
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Signature moment for 97 on a night where he had to grind for every inch. What an overtime from Binnington.
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Ekholm out for optional skate. Not decided whether he’s going on the road for games 1 and 2. A possibility for later in the series.
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So amazing to see. 💛💚
So amazing to watch Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki golfing at the D.R.I.V.E charity tournament 💪 @rstraz_ @theStrazStrong @HeritagePointe_
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McDavid “We have to go to Florida, do a job and drag them back to Alberta”
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Barrie says McDavid reached out to him to let him know it would be great to have him.
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Spoke with Rick Valette today, agent for Jake DeBrusk, he confirmed he asked for a trade over the weekend. It's felt a change of scenery moving forward would be beneficial. Debrusk will remain with the team while the Bruins try and facilitate the request.
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Hyman in a group of Oilers congratulating the team as they come off. Draisaitl stopped and gave him a hug. Doesn’t look great, we’ll see what Knoblauch says.
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Kadri on the ice again today, this time with a stick and doing some light puck handling.
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Knoblauch says Ekholm may be available next series. He’s been taking light skates. Pickard day to day.
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About 10 skaters for optional skate, Crosby and McDavid among them.
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MacKinnon - “I can’t believe I looked off Connor on that two on one” Joking about 10 minutes being too long for OT. Said 7 might be better, he was gassed.
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Per Oilers release 2x 12.5. McDavid taking a team friendly deal backing up what he's been saying all along, that winning is his number one priority.
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Kane says his uncle Leonard is in the hospital right now. Wanted to have a big game for him. First career hat trick.
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This is awesome.
#NHLJets Adam Lowry is wearing a hat that honours the memory of Edmonton’s Colby Cave. “Caver 12” on the logo. Classy.
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Sounds like Henrique will be back with the Oilers.
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A side note to this trade, Caggiula and McDavid were close. Caggiula just got traded for Manning who was involved in the play that injured McDavid his rookie season.
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One athlete released from hospital according to the Broncos.
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Looks like the Prime Minister will be on the ice with the Oilers this morning.
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McDavid looked pretty shell shocked today. Said he woke up to a text message like everyone else yesterday, that he didn’t know it was coming. Similar sense from Draisaitl. Both said this is on the players, not the coaches.
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Asked Kane about the body shots on Kolesar - he felt he was grabbed from behind. “If you wanna F**** around sometimes you find out”
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Thinking of all the families affected by the events of 3 years ago. So many lives were changed forever. Sending strength and love to all of them. 💚💛
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What a gutsy night from Koskinen. Answers the bell with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Really really impressive stuff. This was a hugely needed win for this team. Shorthanded, under fire, they found a way to win a game.
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Not amplifying with a comment thread or tags - just a statement. Screen shotting and Tweeting out private messages with someone you are engaged in a private argument with - displays a stunning lack of character. It’s pathetic and embarrassing. Full stop.
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Disgusting, embarrassing, ridiculous.
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Second game in a row goaltender interferance allowed, (IMO). Kesler grabbed pad and stayed put, no effort to vacate Wrong call
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Our sincere thanks to the families, the team, and the town for their help in telling this difficult story.
The Humboldt Broncos bus crash plunged a town, a province, a country into mourning. Families forever changed. One year later, their journey. The TSN Original one-hour documentary “29 Forever” airs Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:30pm ET, on TSN.
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German players filing out onto the ice for pictures. Feel so bad for these kids. This tournament is once in a lifetime for most of them.
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He was a legend out in our neck of the woods, larger than life.. Was so lucky and thrilled to get to know him and work with him. Condolences to his loved ones.
TSN is mourning the loss of our friend and beloved SportsCentre host Darren Dutchyshen.
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They want their boy Parker to be remembered for all the amazing things he was. Rhonda and Ed Tobin share their difficult story with us hoping to shed the label they feel has been placed on him since the accident. fw.to/suIP5LC
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Tough to view those two incidents as equal in terms of severity and worthy of same punishment. If that’s by the book, then the book needs some updating IMO.
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