Canucks begin time zone reality | Connor McDavid’s value | Wayne Gretzky backlash

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers faced unusual late start times due to national broadcast scheduling. A Saturday matchup in Alberta was scheduled for a 9 p.m. local faceoff, with the Canucks holding an adjusted afternoon skate at noon in Edmonton instead of their usual morning time.

The columnist reflects on the broader impacts of altered start times across sports, noting that Vancouver home games scheduled for 8 p.m. will also require an adjustment. The piece additionally criticizes Wayne Gretzky's comments regarding Donald Trump and questions the Edmonton Oilers' decision to sign Alex Formenton.