Who is the Oilers fan, and where did it come from?
Brandin Podziemski plays in the NBA, and his Oilers fandom was reported rather than confirmed in his own words. ClutchPoints, via Yahoo Sports, wrote it up on April 9, 2026, drawing on an interview he gave to Sportsnet's Gene Principe. In that interview he said, "I just liked it ever since, and it's been cool to see."
The interview was with Sportsnet's Gene Principe, and it was reported by ClutchPoints via Yahoo Sports on April 9, 2026. Nothing given here places Podziemski's birth or upbringing near Edmonton, and no childhood ties to the Oilers are on record. What is on record is the April 2026 report and the quoted line.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Oilers fans?
Brandin Podziemski of the NBA is reported to be an Oilers fan, according to ClutchPoints via Yahoo Sports on April 9, 2026.
Which athletes grew up Oilers fans?
Podziemski's quote, "I just liked it ever since," is the closest thing to an origin, but no childhood detail is given, so a grew-up fandom isn't established.
Where did Podziemski talk about the Oilers?
He spoke with Sportsnet's Gene Principe, and the interview was reported by ClutchPoints via Yahoo Sports on April 9, 2026.