David Staples's banner

David Staples

@dstaples • 22,370 subscribers

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

Shorts

Quick and dirty crosscheck to the ribs by Morrissey that knocked Connor McDavid out of the game.

Quick and dirty crosscheck to the ribs by Morrissey that knocked Connor McDavid out of the game.

751,710 Aufrufe

McDavid and Draisaitl would like to have this one backcheck back, as the announcers like to say. Rancid goal against to lose it in OT.

McDavid and Draisaitl would like to have this one backcheck back, as the announcers like to say. Rancid goal against to lose it in OT.

268,269 Aufrufe

Connor Clattenburg with nasty hit on 6-foot, 8-inch, 230-pound Calgary prospect Maceo Phillips. Clattenburg then adds insults to injury.

Connor Clattenburg with nasty hit on 6-foot, 8-inch, 230-pound Calgary prospect Maceo Phillips. Clattenburg then adds insults to injury.

269,180 Aufrufe

“Garland should have had about three penalties,” says Ray Ferraro. Will McDavid get a fine this time?

“Garland should have had about three penalties,” says Ray Ferraro. Will McDavid get a fine this time?

415,127 Aufrufe

Pietrangelo a game time decision for Vegas tonight. He's already missed one game. It takes awhile sometimes but the Hockey Gords never forget. They hand out their own brand of justice at the right moment.

183,730 Aufrufe

Kane with a friendly hello to Tkachuk

Kane with a friendly hello to Tkachuk

117,206 Aufrufe

50 goals for Draisaitl. Amazing shooter. Dead-eye Drai.

50 goals for Draisaitl. Amazing shooter. Dead-eye Drai.

36,620 Aufrufe

Another game, another dangerous slew foot, this time on Leon Draisaitl from Ryan Hartman, never known to hold off the nasty.

Another game, another dangerous slew foot, this time on Leon Draisaitl from Ryan Hartman, never known to hold off the nasty.

35,829 Aufrufe

Videos

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

Dirty play by Rantanen on Stuart Skinner? Fly-by knee-to-head.

Dirty play by Rantanen on Stuart Skinner? Fly-by knee-to-head.

829,437 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Another view as McDavid dekes out Slavin. Fastest hands in the West.

Another view as McDavid dekes out Slavin. Fastest hands in the West.

671,364 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

No doubt folks raging at Bouchard for this lost battle on Sabres goal. Do you see Thompson slash his hand and Norris legally check his stick? Might explain it.

No doubt folks raging at Bouchard for this lost battle on Sabres goal. Do you see Thompson slash his hand and Norris legally check his stick? Might explain it.

655,615 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Pickard stops Bennett in OT

Pickard stops Bennett in OT

506,044 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

I guess ref Charron too busy blocked Klingberg to notice slash and arm grab by Barkov.

I guess ref Charron too busy blocked Klingberg to notice slash and arm grab by Barkov.

461,145 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Arvidsson runs goalie. Embellishment from Bobrovsky? Looked like he got hit by Mike Tyson.

Arvidsson runs goalie. Embellishment from Bobrovsky? Looked like he got hit by Mike Tyson.

432,426 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

I also like this angle of the best sports moment of the year to date.

I also like this angle of the best sports moment of the year to date.

499,636 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Scary play. Hockey is not for cowards.

Scary play. Hockey is not for cowards.

440,363 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Fastest end-to-end goal in NHL history, no? Stretch pass, relay, and McDavid again going Full Connor McDavid. It never gets old.

Fastest end-to-end goal in NHL history, no? Stretch pass, relay, and McDavid again going Full Connor McDavid. It never gets old.

411,635 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The beauty of Corey Perry

The beauty of Corey Perry

426,612 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Leon Draisailt at his best. Power and skill.

Leon Draisailt at his best. Power and skill.

375,576 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The most annoying player in the NHL? The snake Corey Perry takes away Reimer’s stick as RNH scores .

The most annoying player in the NHL? The snake Corey Perry takes away Reimer’s stick as RNH scores .

390,234 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

There is no team I root harder for than Team Canada. Even the Oilers come second. You?

There is no team I root harder for than Team Canada. Even the Oilers come second. You?

366,129 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Hey ⁦NHL Player Safety⁩. You awake yet?

Hey ⁦NHL Player Safety⁩. You awake yet?

365,872 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Overblown reaction? Or significant? Here is what McDavid said. You decide.

Overblown reaction? Or significant? Here is what McDavid said. You decide.

67,059 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Connor McDavid back after missing 8 games. Think he’s OK?

Connor McDavid back after missing 8 games. Think he’s OK?

304,581 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Four crosschecks and two blows to the head. Guess how NHL refs called it?

Four crosschecks and two blows to the head. Guess how NHL refs called it?

315,582 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The majesty and precision of the most dangerous shooter in hockey. Leon Draisaitl and The Executioner’s Shot.

The majesty and precision of the most dangerous shooter in hockey. Leon Draisaitl and The Executioner’s Shot.

160,438 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Florida, such a great defensive team

Florida, such a great defensive team

459,402 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren