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 ...
Last season, Oilers forward Taylor Hall had his season cut short because of surgery required to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder. The surgery was successful, and Hall has looked to be no worse for wear, having a strong campaign with 14 goals and 44 points in 40 games. Shoulder issues have always been ...
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 ...
The Edmonton Oilers have frustrated fans with the inconsistent play.
In the big picture, perhaps they are right where they should be.
