Oilers End a Decade of Ineptitude Shane Sander | March 29, 2017 It’s official — the Edmonton Oilers have clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2006, in the process ending a decade of ineptitude. It was perfect theater as…
Oilers Have Plenty of Playoff Experience Shane Sander | March 27, 2017 The countdown has started and on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers could clinch their first playoff berth in 11 years. It’s a milestone that ends years…
Oilers a Stanley Cup Dark Horse? Shane Sander | March 24, 2017 Trying not to put the carriage in front of the horse, but the Edmonton Oilers are heating up just at the right time and might be the team you don’t…
NHL’s Playoff Format Needs Restructuring Shane Sander | March 23, 2017 Gary Bettman and the NHL, your playoff format and standings require some tinkering. When the league realigned the divisions for 2013-14, a new playoff format came along with it. The emphasis was divisional play,…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Rest Talbot Shane Sander | March 23, 2017 After a disappointing loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers heavy reliance on goaltender Cam Talbot is once again being scrutinized. Going into Wednesday’s game, the Oilers were tied with…
Todd McLellan: Coach of the Year? Shane Sander | March 22, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this season, and are likely to end a record 11-year-long playoff drought. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl,…
Oilers or Flames: Who Finishes Higher? Shane Sander | March 22, 2017 With the regular season nearing its conclusion, both the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers have been jockeying for position within the Pacific Division. After both teams defeated the Los Angeles…
Is Klefbom a No. 1 Defenseman? Shane Sander | March 12, 2017 There’s been plenty of talk about the Edmonton Oilers and their need for a stud No. 1 defenseman. The bullet points of the argument are that the Oilers are without…
Chiarelli’s Best Trades as Oilers GM Shane Sander | February 28, 2017 With the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline approaching this week, Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli stated the team is unlikely to make a major acquisition. Despite that, Edmonton is in…
A Look Back: The Oilers 2016 Deadline Moves Shane Sander | February 27, 2017 This time last year the Edmonton Oilers and general manager Peter Chiarelli were fairly busy at the 2016 NHL Trade Deadline. The Oilers moved out several players including; Teddy Purcell,…
2004: Sather Deals With Every Canadian Team Shane Sander | February 23, 2017 At the 2004 NHL Trade Deadline, New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather was looking to remodel his franchise. New York was on pace to miss the playoffs for a…
Quiet Oilers Trade Deadline Isn’t a Bad Thing Shane Sander | February 21, 2017 There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline. The Edmonton Oilers look to be playoff bound for the first time in 11 years, and rumors suggest…