Knoblauch took over as coach of Erie of the Ontario Hockey League midway through the 2012-13 season. The Otters were coming off a league-worst 10-52-3-3 record the previous season, one which saw Brown go minus-72 while scoring 53 points (25 goals, 28 assists) in 68 games as a rookie in junior hockey.

If it feels like you’re seeing more advertisements promoting Canadian products, services and businesses while out and about lately, that’s because for the past several months, all things Canada have had a bit of a moment in the world of marketing.

Is there better theater than Stanley Cup playoff hockey? Game 4 between Edmonton and Florida had everything: chaotic twists, a comeback, a last-second game-tying goal, another overtime, and Taylor Swift in the crowd as the Oilers tied a wild series.

Oilers forward Trent Frederic, whose cross-check on Sam Bennett's arm sparked a third-period line brawl, spoke Tuesday about the incident and the wider issue of officiating standards.

The Oilers need to get Connor McDavid on a long-term contract extension before focusing on NHL free agency this summer.