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Oilers Fire GM Steve Tambellini, Hire Scott Howson
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...
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The Edmonton Oilers Need to Start Nikolai Khabibulin Over Dubnyk
The Edmonton Oilers are only three points out of a playoff spot and time is running out for Steve Tambellini to make a move. However one move the team should...
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Edmonton Oilers Interested in College Free Agent Danny DeKeyser?
Steve Tambellini and the Edmonton Oilers won the Justin Schultz sweepstakes last season and now they appear to be going back for another round. College player Danny DeKeyser is a...
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The Case For Trading Nail Yakupov
Given he has just come off one of his better performances internationally in a bronze-medal winning game over Canada at the 2013 World Juniors, it may seem preposterous that someone...
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Is Jordan Eberle the NHL’s Next Superstar?
Jordan Eberle might be one of the NHL’s fresher faces, but the right winger has given hockey fans a glimpse of what he will be able to offer the Edmonton...
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What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov?
When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.
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Edmonton Oilers Off-Season Update
The Edmonton Oilers off-season has been eventful already and Oiler fans hope that Steve Tambellini isn’t done adding pieces just yet…
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Edmonton a Good Fit for Justin Schultz
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...
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Ralph Krueger Named Oilers Head Coach
When the Oilers elected not to renew the contract of Head Coach Tom Renney following the conclusion of another playoff-less season, the hunt for a new bench boss was on....
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The Edmonton Oilers are Proud to Select… Nail Yakupov
After months of speculation, rumors and prognosticating, the Edmonton Oilers have their man. Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov, a Russian winger with wicked speed and skill, was the first player to...
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What Does the Signing of Craig MacTavish Mean for the Oilers?
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...
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Craig MacTavish Back in Edmonton, but not as a Coach
Craig MacTavish will forever be known as the last NHL player to play the game without wearing a helmet. He came into the league before helmets were mandatory, and didn’t...