Murray Wood: A different kind of ‘Mike’ drop for Edmonton

Hurt Feelings Alert: Mike Babcock is taking over the bench of the underachieving Edmonton Oilers. Murray Wood says many interesting moments should ensue.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:

Tues., June 23: Two RCMP officers were wounded in Melville, and officers have been killed in Montreal and Toronto. Murray Wood says the Carney government should stop worrying about hunters and get tougher on gun crime.

Mon., June 22: Murray Wood says despite what his granddaughter’s soccer team lacks in skill – or even understanding of why they’re on the pitch – they are far ahead of the pros in one aspect of the game.

Fri., June 19: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes handmade Father’s Day gifts and an inmate released by mistake.

Thurs., June 18: Murray Wood says the fact a 37-year-old man dodged an adult sentence for the killing if Misha Pavelick 20 years ago should lead to a review of the laws surrounding young offenders.

Wed., June 17: There was a time that Canadians gathered around the TV on Saturday to watch Hockey Night in Canada on CBC. Those days are over, and Murray Wood says it might help inform what CBC’s future should look like.