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10-05-2025
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Messier Would Love Oilers To 'Bring It Full Circle'
EDMONTON – 'It was incredible to be in the rink in Game Six last year.' Almost everyone who attended last year's Stanley Cup Final echoes the same sentiment – the atmosphere was unreal. When the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers in Game Six of the Finals, Oilers legend Mark Messier was on hand to take in the game. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. 'The fans love this team,' Messier told The Hockey News in one of a select few exclusive interviews to promote the launch of a new 'City of Champions' Limited-Edition can with Budweiser. Trending Oilers Stories Oilers Injury Update: Ekholm and Kane's Playoff Status Oilers Injury Update: Ekholm and Kane's Playoff Status The playoffs are so close you can taste it. Oilers Banking On Skill With New Prospect Oilers Evander Kane & Fiancee Make Big Announcement Oilers Reveal Status Of Ekholm & Hyman Oilers Projected Lineup Today: Quinn Hutson Makes NHL Debut EXCLUSIVE: Mark Messier On Oilers, Budweiser, His Future & More EXCLUSIVE: Mark Messier On Oilers, Budweiser, His Future & More EDMONTON – Mark Messier loves Edmonton. Advertisement 'They love McDavid, they love Draisaitl, they love the players,' Messier said. 'I don't think I see as many jerseys being worn for any one team around the league ever.' 'I think they've etched their names and their personalities as people and as players into the fabric of Edmonton.' The Oilers haven't had the same season that they did last year. While they didn't fumble as hard out of the gate as last year's team did, it hasn't been smooth sailing. Not by a long shot. Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings is the club's 81st of the year. They have a 47-28-5 record and 99 points, two points behind the Kings. Advertisement Last year, they finished with a 49-27-6 record and 104 points. They aren't far from last year's rendition in the grand scheme of things. Mark Messier (Budweiser Canada) 'I think everybody's cheering for them (so hard) to win,' Messier stated, 'to really bring it full circle – including me.' The Oilers dynasty of the 1980s had four Stanley Cups to hang their hats on, while this generation of Oilers (Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard) still has a goose egg. 'I was cheering so hard for them last year, and we're just praying that they can get healthy, get back there, close the loop and win the Stanley Cup.' It's safe to say that every fan in Oil Country feels the same way as Messier. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
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09-05-2025
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Oilers Are Surging Towards A New NHL Record
EDMONTON – This playoff run is turning into a Cinderella story. The Edmonton Oilers were down 0-2 when they hopped on the plane back to the City of Champions in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. Then came the wins. Four consecutive wins to send their divisional rival to the fairways for (yet) another year. However, winning those games in a come-from-behind fashion is unprecedented. Or at least, it's getting really close. New Oilers Schedule For Round 2 vs Golden Knights EDMONTON – Everyone's life revolves around a calendar and a schedule. 'Remarkable': Messier On How Unique Oilers' McDavid & Draisaitl Really Are Former Oilers' Pat Maroon Announces New Gig Oilers' Bowman Made Quenneville's Big Return Possible New Oilers Defender Is Playoff Hidden Gem Edmonton Oilers Are Now The Comeback Kings Why Oilers Want Pickard In Net Over Skinner EDMONTON – If it's not broken, don't fix it. They have the most comeback wins in NHL playoff history, and that record could soon include the regular season. The Oilers are tied for the second-most comeback victories in NHL history, whether in the regular season or the playoffs. Seven is the magic number for comeback wins. This Oilers team can't shake the comeback victory. They know the importance of scoring the first goal and have gone on record detailing how they want to start games better. On Thursday night, it was the same script but a different movie. The Oilers were down 1-0 after the opening period. But no quit was to be found in their game. They stormed back with three unanswered goals from Jake Walman, Vasily Podkolzin, and Darnell Nurse to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. A squandered lead would force the game to overtime, where Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid worked their magic. So on Saturday night, when the Oilers defend their home turf, don't worry if they find themselves in a similar position to the previous six games. They would love to flip the script, but like the Marvel Universe, they can't help but create a sequel. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
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09-05-2025
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Oilers Are Surging Towards A New NHL Record
Oilers Are Surging Towards A New NHL Record EDMONTON – This playoff run is turning into a Cinderella story. The Edmonton Oilers were down 0-2 when they hopped on the plane back to the City of Champions in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. Then came the wins. Four consecutive wins to send their divisional rival to the fairways for (yet) another year. However, winning those games in a come-from-behind fashion is unprecedented. Or at least, it's getting really close. Trending Oilers Stories New Oilers Schedule For Round 2 vs Golden Knights New Oilers Schedule For Round 2 vs Golden Knights EDMONTON – Everyone's life revolves around a calendar and a schedule. 'Remarkable': Messier On How Unique Oilers' McDavid & Draisaitl Really Are Advertisement Former Oilers' Pat Maroon Announces New Gig Oilers' Bowman Made Quenneville's Big Return Possible New Oilers Defender Is Playoff Hidden Gem Edmonton Oilers Are Now The Comeback Kings Why Oilers Want Pickard In Net Over Skinner Why Oilers Want Pickard In Net Over Skinner EDMONTON – If it's not broken, don't fix it. They have the most comeback wins in NHL playoff history, and that record could soon include the regular season. The Oilers are tied for the second-most comeback victories in NHL history, whether in the regular season or the playoffs. Seven is the magic number for comeback wins. This Oilers team can't shake the comeback victory. They know the importance of scoring the first goal and have gone on record detailing how they want to start games better. On Thursday night, it was the same script but a different movie. The Oilers were down 1-0 after the opening period. But no quit was to be found in their game. Advertisement They stormed back with three unanswered goals from Jake Walman, Vasily Podkolzin, and Darnell Nurse to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. A squandered lead would force the game to overtime, where Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid worked their magic. So on Saturday night, when the Oilers defend their home turf, don't worry if they find themselves in a similar position to the previous six games. They would love to flip the script, but like the Marvel Universe, they can't help but create a sequel. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
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26-04-2025
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Oilers Key Player Grades: Bouchard, Kane, Pickard
Evan Bouchard (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) EDMONTON – That's more like it. So many people counted them out and those people were proven wrong on Friday night. The Edmonton Oilers took the Los Angeles Kings to the cleaners in a 7-4 victory on home ice for Game 3. That win makes it a 2-1 series. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. The Oilers had standout performances from many players, but these three stood out the most, for one reason or another. Trending Oilers Stories Evander Kane Plows Through Brandt Clarke Evander Kane Plows Through Brandt Clarke EDMONTON – Healthy skepticism is a good thing. 'A Special Talent': Messier Shows Love To Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Oilers' Draisaitl Can Join Messier, Gretzky 4 Oilers Who Must 'Dig The F--- In' Right Now Mark Carney Has Message For Oilers How Oilers Stuart Skinner Is Better Than Darcy Kuemper Advertisement Oilers Game 3 Lineup Tonight: Pickard, Kane, Nurse Messier Would Love Oilers To 'Bring It Full Circle' Messier Would Love Oilers To 'Bring It Full Circle' EDMONTON – 'It was incredible to be in the rink in Game Six last year.' Edmonton Oilers Key Player Grades Calvin Pickard: -C It wasn't always pretty, but he got it done. Calvin Pickard earned the Oilers their first win of the 2025 playoffs. Of the four goals, he'd like (at least) the Trevor Moore one-hander back. Aside from that, it's tough to fault him on Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala picking off the same corner on the same play. Evan Bouchard: A Evan Bouchard became the first Oilers defender to score two powerplay goals in a playoff game. He was all over the ice in all of the best ways on Friday night. Advertisement In 20:44 of ice time he had two goals, four shots, one block, one hit, and one defensive zone giveaway. He played with intensity, as did the rest of the Oilers team. Evander Kane: A After Friday night's game, Evander Kane probably feels like John Wick when he said, 'yeah, I'm thinking I'm back.' He was all over the ice with five hits, four shots, one goal, and probably the nicest-looking assist I've ever seen him dish out. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
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16-04-2025
- Politics
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New Orleans Saints win lawsuit over fleur-de-lis trademark filed by ‘direct descendant of the Kings of France'
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a legal claim against the NFL's New Orleans Saints from a man who says he is the 'direct descendant of the Kings of France' over the trademark of the fleur-de-lis symbol on Monday. A court document shows Michel J. Messier claimed that he and his family own 'intellectual property rights to the Fleur de Lys, Orleans and Saints marks' and sought to cancel the NFL franchise's patent for the symbols. However, the court ruled that his claim has no evidence, suggesting that neither Messier nor his family currently use the fleur-de-lis in any commercial capacity to merit consideration. When contacted by CNN Sports, Messier said that he plans to file a further cancelation appeal with the US Supreme Court by May 1, 'including but not limited to the commercial value of my family's approximately 1,500 years of continuing business interests.' Messier told CNN that he will be filing for Name, Image and Likeness claims for the fleur-de-lis as well as 'legally pursuing' the court's alleged characterization of him as a ''mere intermeddler' in my (our) own family business.' CNN has reached out to the Saints' legal representative for comment. The Saints were granted a trademark by the US Patent and Trademark Office in 1974 to use a stylized fleur-de-lis symbol having become a professional NFL team in 1967. Since then, the symbol – a three-petaled flower which has become an emblem of the city of New Orleans – has been closely associated with the Louisiana-based team and is displayed on players' helmets. The fleur-de-lis has long been associated with the French royalty, its origins going back almost 1,000 years. Messier's initial petition to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board was dismissed in June 2024, a ruling he later appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Messier claims the fleur-de-lis symbol was used by his family for 'several centuries,' according to court documents. But the federal court agreed with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's decision that Messier's claim failed to 'allege any commercial interests in the mark, or that (Messier) owns or conducts any business under the mark, and thus he cannot allege entitlement,' per the court document. The ruling concluded that the case had been dismissed, saying: 'As Mr. Messier does not have standing, we lack jurisdiction to consider the merits of his appeal.'
