BOMBSHELL: Elon Musk declares that if the Edmonton Oilers don’t partner with Tesla, he will ban Edmonton Oilers players and Canadian citizens from purchasing Tesla cars in the future.
In a shocking twist that has ignited global headlines, tech billionaire Elon Musk has issued a bold ultimatum following the Edmonton Oilers’ refusal to partner with his electric car company, Tesla. In a move many are calling both extreme and unprecedented, Musk has reportedly declared that if the Oilers do not reverse their decision, Tesla will ban all Edmonton Oilers players—and even Canadian citizens—from purchasing Tesla vehicles in the future.
The statement, allegedly made via internal communication and leaked by anonymous sources close to Musk, has sparked intense backlash and debate across social media, business circles, and the hockey world. According to reports, Musk was infuriated by the Oilers’ rejection of a lucrative advertising deal that would have placed Tesla branding throughout Rogers Place, the Oilers’ home arena.
Musk’s reported reaction was swift and aggressive. “If the Oilers don’t see the value in Tesla,” he allegedly said, “then their players and their fans in Canada don’t need access to our vehicles. We build the future—if they want to live in the past, that’s their choice.”
Reactions from the public and industry experts have been polarized. Some see Musk’s threat as an example of corporate overreach and authoritarianism. “Banning people from buying a product just because of a sponsorship disagreement? That’s not just bad business, it’s absurd,” said one Canadian political commentator. Others argue that Musk, known for his provocative statements and unpredictable behavior, is merely posturing and unlikely to follow through with the threat.
The Edmonton Oilers have yet to officially respond to Musk’s comments, but insiders suggest the team is standing by its original decision. “We’re focused on partnerships that align with our values and our fans,” one team representative said off the record. “We’re not intimidated by threats, no matter how powerful the source.”
Canadian fans, meanwhile, have taken to social media with a mix of outrage and humor. The hashtag #BoycottTeslaCanada began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with many users calling Musk’s move “petty” and “un-Canadian.” Some even posted mock images of hockey fans driving rival electric cars with stickers that read “Proudly NOT a Tesla.”
This isn’t the first time Musk has made headlines for controversial statements. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is no stranger to heated exchanges with critics, governments, or even his own employees. However, this may be the first time he has targeted an entire nation’s citizens over a business disagreement.
What remains to be seen is whether Musk will act on this declaration or if it was merely a bluff intended to pressure the Oilers. In any case, the tension between Elon Musk and Canada appears to have reached a boiling point, and the fallout from this dramatic episode is far from over.
