While Kris Knoblauch prepares his team, former Oiler Ryan Whitney is throwing punches on social media. The drama in Edmonton media just got even more intense.
Mark Spector has officially had enough. The long-time Edmonton columnist decided to block Whitney on Sunday.
The reason for this was surprisingly minor. Spector snapped after Whitney kept mispronouncing Dallas Stars player Jason Robertson’s name as “Jason Robinson” on a popular podcast.
Whitney is known for creating controversy. Throughout his NHL career, the defenseman scored 281 points and his public persona is just as bold.
Spector is a big deal in the Oilers community. He has been covering the team for over thirty years, but his straightforward articles often upset fans.
Many supporters in Edmonton believe Spector adds unwanted stress to the locker room. He is well-known for criticizing struggling players harshly and driving them away.
Robertson is a top player. With a record of 109 points already, getting his name wrong seems like a sign of disrespect on purpose.
Old School vs. New Media
Whitney is part of a new wave in hockey coverage. He focuses on entertainment and crazy road trip tales instead of the usual reporting style.
Spector insists on high standards of professionalism. He expects reporters to know the names of the best goal scorers in the league.
This argument shows a big gap between older and newer generations. Traditional reporters are losing out to bold podcast hosts who don’t want to play by the rules.
Edmonton is feeling a lot of pressure these days. An anxious fan base is closely watching everything, and media battles online just add to the chaos.
Whitney took the block lightly, sharing a laugh with his large following. With 209 career NHL assists, he has never been worried about upsetting the media world.
Spector isn’t saying anything about this issue. He would rather concentrate on making accurate passes and playing well on the ice instead of getting into arguments on Twitter.
Both individuals understand their actions very well. In Canada, drama is popular, and this little argument is the main topic in hockey talk right now.
Look for Whitney to keep mentioning “Robinson” just to make things worse. The block feature won’t end the teasing anytime soon.
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