Identifying the source of the Edmonton Oilers’ struggles this season hasn’t been difficult. There are a number of problem areas on this team. Their trouble scoring five and five, their lack of physicality, their floundering powerplay, inconsistent goaltending and porous defense have all contributed to a disappointing season. But there are two things in particular that have plagued the Oilers all ...
With Craig MacTavish installed as the new GM in Edmonton, many are wondering what his first order of business will be, and just how he’ll make his mark. The feeling seems to be more of a when rather than if a big splash is made in Oil Country. Things have certainly gone south quickly ...
Well, it appears as if the Oilers are once again going to miss out on the playoffs. This season was supposed to be the breakout season for the Oilers and their young, but talented, squad. Instead, the Oil Country got more of the same from the Oilers, underachieving and downright disappointing. The Oilers have a ...
The Edmonton Oilers have lost six straight games. Their faint hope of a playoff spot is pretty much snuffed out. The team fired their General Manager on Monday, and many thought the team would come out with purpose on Tuesday night. But alas, it was more of the same for the 2012-13 version of the ...
Hearing Craig MacTavish is new EDM GM and Scott Howson will be taking over MacTavish’s role. As per @tsnryanrishaug, EDM fires Tambellini. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 15, 2013 This season, when the Oilers have been good, they’ve been really good. But when they’ve been bad, they’ve been terribly bad. A couple weeks ago the ...
When filling out an all-time Wayne Gretzky roster, one may run into 99 problems but 99 ain’t one. Surely there is no dearth of talent, especially considering the team’s that Gretz laced ‘em up for. Ah but therein lies the problem, trying to piece together a roster as great as “The Great One.” Like any ...
With the Edmonton Oilers previous season well over, and the upcoming season months (hopefully) away, Oiler fans are sitting, awaiting the next big Oiler news. They have had an eventful offseason already and fans and management alike are taking some time to catch their breath before their next move. In watching current budding stars Jordan Eberle, Taylor ...
Open season on Justin Schultz has begun. He cannot officially sign with a team until July 1st, but negotiations have begun in earnest. Holding court in Newport Sports Toronto office with his representatives, there are many teams that are sending an entourage and rolling out the red carpet to try and convince Schultz to sign with their club. ...
With the 2012 NHL Draft and Free Agent deadline just days away, the Vancouver Canucks have made some minor moves in preparation for the new season. The news broke last week that Chicago Wolves coach Craig MacTavish had left the farm team. MacTavish accepted a position in Edmonton as the new Vice-President of Operations after ...
Craig MacTavish is returning to the Edmonton Oilers. No it’s not as the team’s new head coach, but as the Senior VP of Hockey Operations. MacTavish’s most recent post was head coach of the Vancouver Canucks AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. He was there only one season and compiled a record of 42-27-4-3 winning a ...
