Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Jamie Nye: Eichel followed McDavid in the draft, now following his lead as a leader
Last year, it was Connor McDavid. This year, it was the man picked behind McDavid in the 2015 NHL draft, Jack Eichel. Eichel spoke out on the current situation in Buffalo. The Sabres haven't made the ...
May 29, 2020
Jamie Nye: SPORTS!!!!!!!!!
The NHL announced a return-to-play plan and it was a burst of optimism for sports fans who aren't getting their fill with UFC, Bundesliga and the odd charity golf match. While there are some questions...
May 27, 2020
NHL unveils return-to-play format in the event season can resume
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and the NHL Players' Association have agreed on a return-to-play format in the event the 2019-20 season can resume. The 24-team plan would see the top-4 c...
May 26, 2020
Jamie Nye: Bad memory has Tampa voting 'no' on NHL's back-to-work plan
The Tampa Bay Lightning was one of two teams to vote no on the NHL's proposed 24-team return-to-play plan for the Stanley Cup playoffs. And the main reason has to do with Tampa's nightmare from last y...
May 25, 2020
Jamie Nye: 2020 Stanley Cup champs shouldn't have to worry about an asterisk
The NHL could be coming back with a 24-team tournament for the Stanley Cup. It would feature "elite" teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens. It's an easy question to ask: Will the ch...
May 20, 2020
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says no plans to cancel rest of season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has no plans to cancel the remainder of the NHL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bettman spoke Tuesday at a virtual town hall hosted by the San Jose Sharks fo...
May 13, 2020 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Jamie Nye: Latest NHL controversy should be a lesson for many, not just the two players
NHLers Brendan Leipsic and Jack Rodewald and the other bros on their chat group are being shamed, and so they should. Their comments about women, including the wife of Tanner Pearson and the girlfrien...
May 07, 2020
Saskatoon unlikely to host NHL playoff games, says Sasktel Centre boss
On Friday, ESPN reported that one of the options for a potential return of the National Hockey League season would be to hold neutral site playoff games and Saskatoon was one of the cities listed as a...
Apr 12, 2020
Jamie Nye: Maybe it's the isolation, but here is a dream sports scenario
Yesterday was supposed to be the first day of the NHL playoffs. Today was to be Round 1 of the Masters. Those are two major events that have me thinking about all the great moments we're missing right...
Apr 09, 2020
Jamie Nye: Playoff hockey, how we'll miss thee
Today was to be the day: Puck drop on the best time of the year. Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The round would have seen some classic series -- and maybe some overtime thrillers and huge upsets...
Apr 08, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...