The Line Was Crossed
KK Hockey —
... do not need it,” Hebert says.
“What triggered it initially was the content,” adds Allan Watt, vice-president of communications for the Oilers. “It was profane."…
Berry made a number of whimsical and humorous jokes in his running commentary, but also a few that caught the attention of Oilers public relations men, including Berry’s use of the F-word and a comment he made about Oilers agitator Zack Stortini.
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Oilers respond to blog business
From The Rink —
Oilers respond to blog business
"It was disrespectful, it was embarrassing and we simply do not need it," Oilers media relations director J.J. Hebert says.
On the Beat: Modin hurt again, Fernandez slated to start and GTA could be getting another team
IllegalCurve.com —
... Dave Staples of the Edmonton Journal has a long posting about the Oilers organization and its recent controversy with a blogger from the site Covered in Oil. Staples does a good job of explaining the situation. ...
The Great Blogger Debate Continues
Avs Talk - A Colorado Avalanche Blog —
... However what finally ended up prying my mouth open - because you know it's so hard to do - was a piece by David Staples of the Edmonton Journal. ...
Edmonton Oilers PR admits censorship, fights for media rights
Puck Daddy —
... Time to add one more important link to that list: Our friend David Staples on the Edmonton Journal's Cult of Hockey blog interviewed Edmonton Oilers media relations director J.J. Hebert and vice-president of communications Allan Watt, who admirably hold the corporate line in defending their organization's actions. ...
Flames Game Day Gallimaufry
The Battle of Alberta —
... **I had no idea, but apparently, according to the Oil's VPComm, this site is direct competition for edmontonoilers.com. Naturally, I'll be removing their link from the sidebar shortly. ...
PR 101
Bitter Leaf Fan Page —
... 1. MSM v. blogosphere Yeah it's number one on the list and in our hearts, it’s overdone, and here's 1500 words on it…(sorry, as a communications consultant there are certain topics on which I just can't help myself). Dave Berry v. Edmonton Oilers Back story is here . Interesting take from Edmonton Journal reporter David Staples here and CBC's Eliot Friedmann here . Mirtle weighs in with a sane approach , Staples has some more good reporting on the Oilers’ side of things and, as always, there's great additional commentary at MC79Hockey ...
FYI
The Battle of Alberta —
... --J.J. Hebert, Media Relations Director, Edmonton Oilers Here, J.J. Let me help you out. Sunday, October 12, 2008 There's a kind of hush--Covered in Oil Friday, October 17, 2008 It ...
Ruminations on the relationship between blogs and sports teams
RaptorBlog.com —
... to go for your e-information. What bloggers are is content people. When you have content and a critical mass of people, you're selling stuff and you can charge for stuff." Think about what Mr. Watt is essentially saying. He doesn't think you should read Oilers blogs because you can get "all the information you need" from the official website of the Edmonton Oilers. The unspoken meaning is that the Oilers would like to decide the information and commentary you do and don't need. In this interview with David Staples of the Edmonton Journal , Watt really makes my jaw drop with ...
Note to the Oilers: The Internet Is On Computers Now
On Frozen Blog —
... David Staples’ recent interview with media relations director J.J. Hebert and VP of communications Allan Watt showed how it’s all one big misunderstanding, according to the Oilers. Hebert said: ...
Slow Motion Not So Instant Replay - Oct. 24 Early Edition
The Jumbotron —
... what I did there? [Puck Daddy]
My milkshake brings all the Torrey Mitchell’s to the rink. [Puck Daddy]
Marain Gaborik is always late for games because the Zamboni only goes 4mph. Also, it needs a seat belt, he keeps falling off it and hurting himself. [Puck Update]
Alexei Cherepanov’s last blog entry. [Covered in Oil]
The Edmonton Oilers respond to the whole Covered in Oil fiasco. [Edmonton Journal via Puck Daddy]
“This is ...
The Year in Hockey Blogs: Top 10 stories, trends and scandals
Puck Daddy —
... stepped away from blogging after the incident. The situation became a touchstone moment for many hockey bloggers and new media types, with no fewer than two dozen blogs chiming in on the controversy. Out of Left Field blogger Neate Sager had a superb post about the affair and journalists who work more than one gig. The controversy raged for several days, as Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports penned a passionate rebuttal to many of Berry's defenders and the Oilers stated their case to the media. The end result was a wide-ranging discussion ...
