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AvatarAustin Harrison

I am a 25 year-old hockey super fan who has been watching and following the Edmonton Oilers for over 20 years.

Oilers Finally Developing NHL-Caliber Players

May 28, 2019May 25, 2019 by Austin Harrison
Anton Lander

The Edmonton Oilers draft record over the years has been atrocious. From 2000 to 2014, can you guess how many players drafted outside of the first-round played more than 200 …

Read moreOilers Finally Developing NHL-Caliber Players

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Anton Lander, Jarret Stoll, Jeff Petry, Zack Stortini

Edmonton Oilers Need Dave Tippett

May 23, 2019 by Austin Harrison
Dave Tippett Seattle

At the time of this writing Dave Tippett has not been hired by the Edmonton Oilers. According to multiple reports throughout the last couple of days though, his hiring with …

Read moreEdmonton Oilers Need Dave Tippett

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Dave Tippett

Do Oilers Fans Overvalue Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

May 21, 2019 by Austin Harrison
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Oilers

Let me start off by saying that I love Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. I think he has been a great warrior for the Edmonton Oilers during all of the losing seasons he …

Read moreDo Oilers Fans Overvalue Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Oilers’ Free Agent Targets – 2019 Offseason

May 20, 2019 by Austin Harrison
Bob Nicholson, Ken Holland, Daryl Katz

For most Edmonton Oilers fans, it’s clear the team has some major needs in order to compete for a playoff spot. They need two top-six scoring wingers to play with …

Read moreOilers’ Free Agent Targets – 2019 Offseason

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents Tags Alex Chiasson, Brett Connolly, Jake Gardiner, Micheal Ferland

Does Trading Nurse Make Sense for the Oilers?

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by Austin Harrison
Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse

Imagine you are the general manager of a professional hockey team. You have a 6-foot-4, 220-pound defenseman who is turning just 25 years old. He’s played the equivalent of just …

Read moreDoes Trading Nurse Make Sense for the Oilers?

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Darnell Nurse

Why the Oilers Should Trade the 8th Overall Pick

May 17, 2019 by Austin Harrison
Bob Nicholson, Ken Holland, Daryl Katz

For many Edmonton Oilers fans, the thought of trading a top-10 pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft might seem crazy, but hear me out. Since 2006, the Oilers have …

Read moreWhy the Oilers Should Trade the 8th Overall Pick

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags 2019 NHL Draft

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  • Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong
  • Oilers’ Kahun Gets the Spotlight in Comeback Win Over Canucks
  • Checking in on Former 2019-20 Capitals
  • Maple Leafs Should Be in on Predators’ Fire Sale
  • Predators Have Options if They Decide to Make Coaching Changes