The Future of Ryan Whitney in Edmonton Marcy Di Michele | February 7, 2013 When he was drafted fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002, big things were expected from defenseman Ryan Whitney. Whitney was billed as a offensive-minded blueliner who could log a ton of minutes and use his size to his advantage against the opposing teams top players.
Sam Gagner Quietly Leading the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2013 His three goals and six assists put him in first place in team scoring. But it’s more than just showing up on the score-sheet that makes Sam Gagner a valuable piece on…
Nail Yakupov Scores OT Winner, and Doesn’t Celebrate Marcy Di Michele | January 31, 2013 Edmonton Oilers rookie Nail Yakupov is quickly becoming a polarizing figure just weeks into his NHL career. Yakupov has drawn the ire of people around the hockey world with his…
Royal Upset: Oilers Top Kings in Dramatic Fashion Marcy Di Michele | January 25, 2013 Last night’s game between Edmonton and Los Angeles was one for the ages. No one could have better scripted the outcome, as the Oilers beat the Kings in one of…
Yakupov & Schultz 1st Goals Overshadowed by Tough Loss to Sharks Marcy Di Michele | January 23, 2013 There’s only one word to describe the first period of the Edmonton Oilers home opener against the San Jose Sharks. Ugly. Undisciplined play, bad penalties, sloppy defensive coverage and an overall lack of focus…
Hemsky Powers Oilers Past Canucks in Season Opener Marcy Di Michele | January 21, 2013 Jordan Eberle’s slick backhander was the talk of the night, but it was the play of a wily veteran that sealed the deal for the Edmonton Oilers. Ales Hemsky’s powerplay…
Game Day: Edmonton Oilers Set to Kick-off the Season Marcy Di Michele | January 20, 2013 Edmonton Oiler fans probably feel like they’ve been waiting forever to see their team in game action. Even though most NHL teams opened their season yesterday, the Oilers had to…
The Case for an Oilers Playoff Berth in 2013 Marcy Di Michele | January 15, 2013 It’s fun to make predictions. But in the world of sports, it’s extremely easy to be wrong. There are so many variables in play that most predictions are rendered irrelevant. But fans…
Excitement Builds in Edmonton as the Lockout Comes to an End Marcy Di Michele | January 7, 2013 In the wee hours of Sunday morning, NHL fans around the world heard the very words they had been waiting to hear for six long months: the lockout is over.…
The Oilers Will be Ready If and When the Lockout Ends Marcy Di Michele | January 2, 2013 The changing of the calender year changed little in regards to the CBA negotiations between the NHL owners and the NHL players association. Proposals have been exchanged, meetings are ongoing, and the…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is Headed to Calgary Marcy Di Michele | December 9, 2012 Don’t worry, Oiler fans. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is only going to Calgary for one very important reason: Team Canada’s selection camp for the World Junior Championships. With the NHL still in…
Edmonton Oilers Update: Lockout Edition Marcy Di Michele | November 9, 2012 The NHL and the NHLPA have been meeting behind closed doors for the past few days. Neither side has been talking. Does this mean progress? The fact that the two…