Nail Yakupov More Focused On Playing Defense Alessandro Seren Rosso | November 9, 2014 In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular Russian website Sovsport.ru after the game between the Flyers and the Oilers on November 4th, Nail Yakupov declared to be more focused…
Can the Edmonton Oilers Survive without Taylor Hall? Brett Slawson | November 5, 2014 In Edmonton’s most recent game against the Vancouver Canucks, star forward Taylor Hall was injured after crashing hard into the net early in the second period. Hall, who was briefly helped…
Edmonton Oilers: Who Steps Up in Taylor Hall’s Absence? Carl Maloney | November 4, 2014 With the news that the Edmonton Oilers best player would be out for the foreseeable future there were audible groans from every fan in Oil Country. It was learned that…
Who to Drop from Your Fantasy Team Alex Kozovski | October 28, 2014 It’s two weeks into the NHL season, which means it’s a time of uneasiness for fantasy hockey GMs. Certain draft picks you thought were diamonds in the rough aren’t producing,…
What if Nail Yakupov wasn’t Russian? Marcy Di Michele | October 28, 2014 Hockey is a game of narratives, where intriguing stories and forced drama fuel the media machine of the NHL. It could be controversial or predictable; it could be a feel…
A Trade Is Bound to Happen in Smashville Colin Fitts | October 28, 2014 The Nashville Predators made a surprising amount of moves over the summer to increase offensive production for head coach Peter Laviolette. The issue is, however, general manager David Poile may…
Why a Yakupov-for-Larsson Trade Makes Sense Dan Rice | October 27, 2014 DISCLAIMER: I have no source, not trying to add fuel to any fires or speculations. Just looking at two teams that have the assets that each other may be interested…
Leon Draisaitl: Should He Stay or Should He Go? Marcy Di Michele | October 21, 2014 If the Oilers had any sort of depth at center, there wouldn’t even be a question as to whether or not 18-year old Leon Draisaitl should be sent back to…
Oilers Make Improvements, But It’s Wins That Matter Hannah Stuart | October 18, 2014 Last night was, without question, the most complete defensive effort that we’ve seen out of the Oilers this season. Improved defensive play was seen in almost every player on the ice,…
Hockey News: Broken Leg for Staal; Subban Controversy Marcy Di Michele | September 25, 2014 Zach Parise is getting into the analytics game. [Star Tribune] The brutal injuries keep on coming, as Jordan Staal goes down with a broken leg. [Puck Daddy] Derek Stepan is…
The Edmonton Oilers: 5 Burning Questions for 2014-15 Marcy Di Michele | September 15, 2014 NHL rookie camps are underway. Most players have their new contracts. Training camps will soon be opening. It’s time for another season of hockey. But in Edmonton, will anything be…
Nail Yakupov: Interview With Edmonton Oilers Forward Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 14, 2014 The 14-15 season will be the third year in Edmonton for Nail Yakupov, who will have to show that he was really worth the first overall pick in the 2012…
