Edmonton is No Good X: Up and Down Like a Toilet Seat

[dustygoon]

Staples, Stauffer, and Spector. They all blend together for me.

Which one is the least worst?

[Erick Estrada]

I think Staples is still blogging about things he knows nothing about like the NHL. He's just being a little less outlandish given the Oilers start to the season.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

Staples, Stauffer, and Spector. They all blend together for me.

Which one is the least worst?

Has anyone seen that 630 CHED commercial they run during Oilers broadcasts where Stauffer is being filmed walking out or Rogers Place and down the sidewalk the like he's the man? It's so hilarious my brother rewinded multiple times for the laugh.

[Montagna]

Originally Posted by Buff

What ever happened to Staples? We used to love to point out his ridiculous takes here. Did he move on to something else or did Spector decide to outdo Staples?

He called into CHED the other night with a question on McDavids vaccination status I believe.

[calumniate]

Staples thinks that Danielle Smith is the second coming of christ, making his hockey analysis look pretty moderate

https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/...-to-the-centre

[The_Rug]

K what is going on with McDeadbeat's eyes? It looks like he has a lazy eye, and they blink at different times... Looking back on this interview from 2015, it does not seem to be an issue then. Also, it's astounding how poorly he's aged

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dH256fmq2w

[CalgaryFan1988]

So with the Pickard/Campbell swap, the Oilers save a whopping 387,500. Is Pickard really an upgrade?

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I think Staples has chilled out with old age, and has become more consumed in the political side of things.

He's basically a glorified fan with some out of touch views on things in general, but doesnt take himself and his position nearly as seriously as Spector. Fewer hot takes, aside from what qualifies as a urinal. The cult of hockey thing is just two elderly 80s kids bonding over their favorite team.

Spector and Stauffer are loud mouths who're deluded into believing their thoughts and platforms matter.

Stauffer is at least able to be critical during his call and acknowledge when other teams are running the Oilers show, but he also lets his bum hurt vibes come through on game calls and is bad at not making it blatantly obvious which side he's personally invested in.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by The_Rug

K what is going on with McDeadbeat's eyes? It looks like he has a lazy eye, and they blink at different times... Looking back on this interview from 2015, it does not seem to be an issue then. Also, it's astounding how poorly he's aged

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dH256fmq2w

have you been to Edmonton?

have you been to Edmonton?

have you been to Edmonton?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Pure Contempt.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Checking CapFriendly to see how much Campbell buried counts towards the cap ($3.8 mil) - see the Oil are still paying James Neal $1.9 mil - leaving Capfriendly with an amused grin.

I read somewhere that $1.9M is also the amount the Oilers would have to pay out over six years if they buy out Campbell this upcoming offseason.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

I think Staples has chilled out with old age, and has become more consumed in the political side of things.

He's basically a glorified fan with some out of touch views on things in general, but doesnt take himself and his position nearly as seriously as Spector. Fewer hot takes, aside from what qualifies as a urinal. The cult of hockey thing is just two elderly 80s kids bonding over their favorite team.

Spector and Stauffer are loud mouths who're deluded into believing their thoughts and platforms matter.

Stauffer is at least able to be critical during his call and acknowledge when other teams are running the Oilers show, but he also lets his bum hurt vibes come through on game calls and is bad at not making it blatantly obvious which side he's personally invested in.

Kids from the 80's are elderly?!?!

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by D as in David

Kids from the 80's are elderly?!?!

Okay they were young adults in the 80s.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by The_Rug

K what is going on with McDeadbeat's eyes? It looks like he has a lazy eye, and they blink at different times... Looking back on this interview from 2015, it does not seem to be an issue then. Also, it's astounding how poorly he's aged

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dH256fmq2w

He gazed at the butterdome for too long.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

What an idiot. I totally recall him being smitten with the Campbell signing. How this man keeps his job is beyond me as I can't recall a sports writer that has contradicted himself and been flat out wrong so many times.

Now is a fine time to resurrect an old classic.

"Oilers leaving Flames behind in Battle of Alberta"

Originally Posted by Mark Spector

"In the bigger picture, Edmonton is where Calgary was supposed to be by now, well on their way to being a top-10 National Hockey League team with an long and bright future.

"Calgary has been the better franchise for many years. They are not anymore, and are firmly in the chase position from this point forward."

Originally Posted by Mark Spector

"Calgary’s a wild card team at best now, while the Oilers are well in contention for the Pacific Division lead.

"It’s a big change in Alberta, and it won’t be changing back soon."

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Buff

What ever happened to Staples? We used to love to point out his ridiculous takes here. Did he move on to something else or did Spector decide to outdo Staples?

Staples's stuff is behind a paywall.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Dear Holland, Oilers,

Tell me more about Connor Brown's injury.

Where is Shelly Miscavige Ken?? Where's Shelly??

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Stauffer is at least able to be critical during his call and acknowledge when other teams are running the Oilers show, but he also lets his bum hurt vibes come through on game calls and is bad at not making it blatantly obvious which side he's personally invested in.

I agree with your general summaries, but to add, Stauffer gets so loud and worked up, huffing and puffing whenever something goes wrong for the Oil, I swear he's just going to keel over on air one day. Hope not, but holy smokes guy, chill out.

Spector is a dumb homer (not if, but how many, etc. etc.), thinks he's really smart, then whenever something goes wrong with that team he plays the "tough media guy" and throws out any outlandish criticism he can muster for clicks on his articles so he can pass himself off as unbiased.

Both are super annoying.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Has anyone seen that 630 CHED commercial they run during Oilers broadcasts where Stauffer is being filmed walking out or Rogers Place and down the sidewalk the like he's the man?

I have to see this.


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[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by Buff

What ever happened to Staples? We used to love to point out his ridiculous takes here. Did he move on to something else or did Spector decide to outdo Staples?

He’s a UCP bootlicker now. Puff pieces on Danielle Smith & countless bad takes.