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'A tragic time': Pierre Poilievre takes brutal jab at Edmonton Oilers' back-to-back Finals losses

Pierre Poilievre gives his honest opinion about Edmonton Oilers' recent Stanley Cup Final disappointments (Image via AP) Pierre Poilievre gives his honest opinion about Edmonton Oilers' recent Stanley Cup Final disappointments (Image via AP) Pierre Poilievre gives his honest opinion about Edmonton Oilers' recent Stanley Cup Final disappointments (Image via AP) Pierre Poilievre gives his honest opinion about Edmonton Oilers' recent Stanley Cup Final disappointments (Image via AP) Pierre Poilievre gives his honest opinion about Edmonton Oilers' recent Stanley Cup Final disappointments (Image via AP) 1 2 Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre shared his perspective on the Edmonton Oilers' consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses. Reflecting on his Calgary rearing, Poilievre praised the team's playoff efforts. He reminisced about the 1980s Oilers-Flames rivalry, noting the Oilers' dynasty and Calgary's lone championship, which he celebrated as a young fan. Pierre Poilievre turns Oilers' Stanley Cup failures into political hockey theatre In a recent podcast appearance, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre shared his personal reflections on the Edmonton Oilers' consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses. His insights, born from his deep love for hockey, provided a unique blend of political and sports commentary. Poilievre, who grew up in Calgary, conceded to a "tragic time" for a Flames fan during the 1980s, a decade dominated by the Oilers' dynasty. He reminisced about that unforgettable 1989 season when the Flames finally broke through. "I remember that. I was at Lloyd's Rollercade in Calgary in the south end of town the night they won the Stanley Cup, and that was an incredible year," he uttered. He specifically cited Flames legends like Lanny McDonald and Theo Fleury from that championship team, before admitting that the decade "really belonged to the Oilers," with stars like Gretzky and Messier. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Bob Stauffer says Flames are catching up, warns Oilers of new 'Battle for Alberta' Poilievre's sentiments were echoed by host Bob Stauffer, who agreed that the Flames were a formidable opponent, even if they were always second to the Oilers. Stauffer called the Flames a "really good team, the second-best team in the league for a number of years was great." The conversation took a galvanizing twist as Stauffer predicted a return to the glory days of the 1980s. He stated, "We're going to be in a spot again like the 1980s, where Edmonton and Calgary are two of the best teams. I think Calgary is very close to making the playoffs, and this is a big part of sort of a Battle of Alberta, but it's also the battle for Alberta." Also Read: Trey Lance's comeback may derail Chargers' QB hierarchy—and Jim Harbaugh isn't thrilled This revival of the rivalry, fueled by both teams' recent successes and the Flames' new arena, promises an exhilarating era for hockey in the province. As the dust settles on this event, the focus now shifts to what comes next, with many watching to see how the situation will evolve. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!