Edmonton Oilers 2017 NHL Draft Primer Shane Sander | June 21, 2017 The 2017 NHL Draft is set to take place on June 23-24. The Edmonton Oilers will make their first of eight selections starting at 22nd overall. Edmonton has picks in every…
Oilers Shouldn’t Make Long-Term Commitment to Russell Shane Sander | June 16, 2017 If there’s ever been one player the hockey analytics community seems to have an absolute disdain for it’s Edmonton Oilers defenseman, Kris Russell. I’d like to preface this by saying…
Is Chris Lee a Short-Term Solution for Oilers? Shane Sander | June 8, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers are dealing with an injury to defenseman Andrej Sekera, who’ll be out for 6-9 months. One of the short-term options might be journeyman Chris Lee, who spent…
Who’s Jan Rutta & Why’s Edmonton So Interested? Shane Sander | June 5, 2017 Through the early parts of the offseason, the Edmonton Oilers are tied to a free agent European defenseman named Jan Rutta. The 26-year-old was a member of the Czech Republic…
The Edmonton Oilers & Overvaluing Kris Russell Rob Soria | May 31, 2017 No matter what side of the Kris Russell discussion one is on, there is no debating as to whether or not he is a viable NHL defenceman. Despite the shortcomings…
Oilers’ Summer UFA & RFA List Shane Sander | May 25, 2017 With the offseason underway for the Edmonton Oilers, it’s back to the drawing board for general manager Peter Chiarelli. It’s going to be a busy summer for Chiarelli as the…
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking Expansion Draft, Offseason Larry Fisher | May 22, 2017 @FacingOff_THW) and get in on the debate there too. On May 10, when the final buzzer sounded on Game 7 — with the Anaheim Ducks edging the Edmonton Oilers 2-1…
Preview: Blackhawks End Bye-Week, Host McDavid’s Oilers Brandon Share-Cohen | February 18, 2017 When the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers have faced off this season, the results have both been blowouts. The first game came back in November in Edmonton with the hometown…
Oilers: Brandon Davidson & the Trade Deadline Shane Sander | February 14, 2017 When it comes to the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline, one member of Edmonton Oilers keeps churning up the rumor mill. Brandon Davidson has taken huge strides in his game, but…
These Oilers Need to Step Up Marcy Di Michele | February 5, 2017 Heading into the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers were one of the hottest teams in the league. They sat tied with the San Jose Sharks for first in the Pacific…
Don’t Worry About the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 3, 2017 Ups and downs are normal for NHL teams. There will be great stretches and not so good ones. (Unless you’re the Washington Capitals, who never seem to go through any…
Oilers, Russell Debate Rages On Rob Soria | February 2, 2017 In the 37 year history of the Edmonton Oilers there has arguably never been a more polarizing figure than defenceman Kris Russell. And there has certainly not been a player…