Oilers playoff surge marred by broadcast controversy

Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:21 pm

The Edmonton Oilers are on a thrilling playoff run, set to square off against the Dallas Stars in the Western Final, but even victory isn’t immune to off-ice drama. Fans have taken to social media to lambast Sportsnet’s decision to swap familiar announcers for new voices, adding extra spice to the postseason saga.

edmontonjournal.com / MATHESON: Ekholm pushing hard for playoff return

Lordy, lordy, who was that Edmonton Oilers defenceman wheeling up and down the ice at the team’s final practice on Monday before the team flies to Dallas? It looked like No. 14, Mattias Ekholm. “I feel good. … I didn’t think I would be in this position this quickly, so I’m really happy. First time…

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers: From one foot in the grave to a conference final

Edmonton Oilers go from unknown to almost unbeatable as playoffs continue. Next up, Dallas Stars

edmontonjournal.com / 'Terrible decision': Oilers fans rage against Sportsnet changing out Michaels/Debrusk for Western final

This in from Sportsnet, news that the regular Edmonton Oilers broadcast crew of play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels and game analyst Louie Debrusk will not call the Dallas-Edmonton series, with the network instead going with Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson, who did the Leafs-Panthers series. The…

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