Bruce McCurdy is a writer for the Cult of Hockey at the Edmonton Journal. With a passion for the sciences, arts, and sports, Bruce covers local hockey news and provides insights on the Edmonton Oilers. He has also been featured in various other publications across Canada, showcasing his expertise in the field.
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Bruce McCurdy's coverage is heavily focused on local sports, particularly hockey and the Edmonton Oilers. He provides analysis and event coverage of games, player performances, and team strategies. Those seeking to reach out should consider providing insights related to player performance, coaching strategies, or trades within the NHL, especially as it pertains to the Edmonton Oilers.
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By: Bruce McCurdy
After half a century on the back burner, might Oilers-Canucks rivalry finally be heating up?
By: Bruce McCurdy
Article content It's only been a week since Edmonton Oilers last played a game, but it feels like a month.
By: Bruce McCurdy
Adam Henrique formally ruled out for Game 1 as Oilers-Canucks series finally gets going
By: Bruce McCurdy
Article content Article content It's only been a week since Edmonton Oilers last played a game, but it feels like a month.
A day late and many, many dollars short, we return to something of a postseason tradition here at the Cult of Hockey . That being the comparison of
By: Bruce McCurdy
Player grades: Plenty of shots but not enough goals, not enough saves as Oilers fall 4-3 to Canucks
By: Bruce McCurdy
Dylan Holloway (55) of the Edmonton Oilers, checks Quinn Hughes (43) of the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on May 12, 2024. Photos by Shaughn Butts-Postmedia Photo by Shaughn Butts / Shaughn Butts
By: Bruce McCurdy
Article content After 36 hours of speculation about who would get the starter's net for Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 vs. Vancouver, the word is in: it will be Calvin Pickard
By: Bruce McCurdy
Advertisement 1 Share this Story : Line-up changes galore in works for Edmonton Oilers in crucial Game 4 Line-up changes galore in works for Edmonton Oilers in crucial Game 4 Author of the article: • Edmonton Journal Article content Line-up changes galore in works for Edmonton Oilers in crucial Game 4 Back to video Advertisement 2 Article content After 36 hours of speculation about who would get the starter's net for Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 vs. Vancouver, the word is in: it will be Calvin Pickard Article content Still speculative of course, but Pickard took the home net at Tuesday morning's game day skate, long a reliable indicator of which netminder will take that same cage come game time. That will be one of a number of line-up changes if that morning skate is any indication, though the absence of several key regulars leaves plenty of mystery. Reading between the lines: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be reunited with Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman on the first line. Sam Carrick and Sam Gagner are likely placeholders for Leon Draisaitl , who will most likely join Dylan Holloway on the second line. The second and third lines as shown here will surely be the bottom six come game time: Ryan McLeod between Warren Foegele and Corey Perry , and a checking trio of penlaty kill specialists consisting of Derek Ryan between Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown Adam Henrique most likely remains out. Advertisement 3 Article content Reading between the pairings (pardon the pun), the only clear indication is that Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci will be split up. Presuming Mattias Ekholm will be good to go come game time, the simplest iteration is he will join Ceci. That means a new duo of Brett Kulak with Evan Bouchard . Of course there are other alternatives as to where to fit in the multi-purpose Ekholm, possibly including on his off-side, meaning that almost anything is possible. But given that Philip Broberg and not Troy Stecher is listed as the placeholder it seems likely that the Oilers will continue to run balanced lefty-righty pairs on the back end. Pickard, 32, has never started an NHL playoff game before. His entire career experience consists of the 16 minutes of action he saw on Sunday night when starter Stu Skinner got yanked after allowing 4 goals on 18 shots through 2 periods. Pickard stopped all 3 shots he faced but watched helplessly as Arturs Silovs turned away 21 at the far end to preserve a 4-3 victory for the visitors. More to come. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Line-up changes galore in works for Edmonton Oilers in crucial Game 4 Comments Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Latest National Stories News Near Elliot Lake This Week in Flyers
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Article content Article content After 36 hours of speculation about who would get the starter's net for Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 vs.
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