Momentum is indeed a cruel mistress, and the story of Kevin ‘Wheels’ Wheeler is a true testament to the aforementioned statement. When Kevin forgot his hockey equipment that one frosty morning, it could have been easier to chalk the day up to a loss. But Kevin wouldn’t let down hockey, and hockey wouldn’t let down ...
First reaction to reading this headline: “WHAT??” The possibility of moving Nail Yakupov was already explored, now it’s time to focus on another first overall pick playing in Edmonton, Taylor Hall. Hall led the Oilers in scoring this season, and he finished ninth overall in league scoring with 16 goals and 50 points in 45 games. That’s ...
The Edmonton Oilers’ season has come to an end and for most players at this time their hockey is done until training camps open next fall. That isn’t true of a number of the Oilers this season however, as there will be at least six members heading to the IIHF World Hockey Championships to represent their ...
The Edmonton Oilers ended their season on a high with a 7-2 win in game #48 against the Vancouver Canucks. The win though is small solace to Oiler fans as they are still just one more year without playoff hockey. Coming into the season, then GM Steve Tambellini stated that the goal for 2013 would be ...
Last year much was made of the evolution of Jordan Eberle and reaching NHL star status in the league. He had a career high 76 points, scored 34 goals, was an allstar and a nominee for the Lady Byng Trophy. This year it’s Taylor Hall’s turn. Through 41 games played Hall has 45 points and 15 ...
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 ...
The Edmonton Oilers have frustrated fans with the inconsistent play.
In the big picture, perhaps they are right where they should be.
As the Jekyll and Hyde season continues for the Edmonton Oilers, many are wondering who this team really is. On some nights, they’re putting up six goals against the mighty Chicago Blackhawks. Other nights, their supposed potent offense is being shut-down, and their defense looks porous. A victory against the Nashville Predators last night lifted the Oilers into ...
With the trade deadline quickly approaching the Edmonton Oilers Sam Gagner once again finds his name prominently among the trade rumours. This year, however is a little different for the six year pro. This year he is not under scrutiny for underachieving play, and he is not deemed simply an expendable part that can be packaged ...
It was hard not to get caught up in the hype surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. They had a plethora of talented budding stars who had just dominated the American Hockey League during the lock-out. And most of them weren’t rookies. Primed with NHL experience, the Oilers had nowhere to go but up. Unfortunately, the talent ...
