David Staples

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Kane with a friendly hello to Tkachuk

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

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

Videos

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

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

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.

Pickard stops Bennett in OT

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

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

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

Scary play. Hockey is not for cowards.

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

The beauty of Corey Perry

Leon Draisailt at his best. Power and skill.

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

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

Hey ⁦NHL Player Safety⁩. You awake yet?

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

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

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

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

Florida, such a great defensive team