Former Edmonton Oiler Ryan Jones joins Tyler and Liam to look back on his time with the Edmonton Oilers and how he became a true fan favourite during the “decade of darkness.”
In this episode, Jonesy shares the real story behind getting claimed on waivers, the night Oilers fans rained down the “JONES‑Y! JONES‑Y!” chants after his hat trick, and what it was like playing with guys like Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins and Sam Gagner.
You’ll hear Ryan Jones talk about:
How he found out he was coming to Edmonton and his first impressions of the city
Why Oilers fans embraced him so quickly
His favourite goals and career moments in Edmonton
Being on the ice around Gagner’s 8‑point night and other wild games
What made Nuge special even as a young player
Life after the NHL and how he looks back on his time with the Oilers
If you love Edmonton Oilers nostalgia, “decade of darkness” stories, and hearing directly from former players, you’ll love this conversation with Ryan Jones.
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0:00 Ryan Jones joins the show
0:28 Why Oilers fans made him a fan favourite so fast
2:00 The “JONES‑Y! JONES‑Y!” hat trick game memories
2:44 Getting claimed on waivers & how he found out
3:18 The phone call story and reacting to the move
6:52 Playing in the “decade of darkness” in Edmonton
7:37 On Sam Gagner’s insane 8‑point night
11:32 Early memories of Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins
19:58 Defending teammates & what fans don’t see
21:52 Hilarious story from Germany and life after the NHL
28:10 Final thoughts on Edmonton and Oilers fans
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2 Comments
Ah Jonesy. One of my faves growing up. Stellar oiler.
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