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BLH

Hey there! My name is BLH and you might know me from such websites as Beer League Heroes or from Oilers Twitter. I'm a diehard Edmonton Oilers fan who lives in Taipei City, Taiwan! I'm originally from a small town outside of Edmonton called Camrose. I write as a fan for the fans. When you read my content you're not going to be getting vanilla. I'm going to give you a debateable thought-provoking point of view on the Oilers.

Oilers’ Burning Question at the Trade Deadline

BLH | January 10, 2019

As we draw closer to the NHL’s trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t taking hold of a playoff spot nor are they falling completely out of the race. Therefore, one…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Two Cheap Upgrades to the Oilers’ Secondary Scoring

BLH | January 4, 2019

There’s a minor disturbance causing Edmonton Oilers fans and media some discomfort at the moment. The Oilers’ secondary scoring is missing. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Alex Chiasson, and Leon Draisaitl…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Hitchcock Sends Warning Shot at Oilers Veterans

BLH | December 28, 2018

If the message to the Edmonton Oilers veterans wasn’t loud and clear already, it is now. After Thursday’s 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, Ken Hitchcock had this to say…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

3 Ways to Fix the Oilers Power Play

BLH | December 21, 2018

In the month of December, the Edmonton Oilers have only scored three power play goals on 33 attempts: two times versus the Colorado Avalanche and once against the mighty Winnipeg…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Options With Klefbom Out?

BLH | December 13, 2018

During the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche, Oscar Klefbom ran face-first into the injury bug again. A point-blank slap shot from Avs forward Sven Andrighetto seems to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Bruins General Manager Takes in Oilers/Flames Affair

BLH | December 10, 2018

The most recent Battle of Alberta was a throwback affair between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. There were hits, saves, fights, and a goal; but those highlights weren’t the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Are the Oilers Looking to Move Spooner Already?

BLH | December 6, 2018

Nobody is 100% certain why the Edmonton Oilers traded Ryan Strome to the New York Rangers for Ryan Spooner. My theory is that Todd McLellan wouldn’t use Strome on the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

3 Names On the Oilers Christmas Wishlist

BLH | December 3, 2018

The Edmonton Oilers are in a precarious position standings-wise. Even though they’ve amassed a 4-1-1 record under Ken Hitchcock, they still remain three points out of a wild-card spot and…

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Time for Oilers to Mortgage Some of the Future?

BLH | November 28, 2018

At the time of writing, the Edmonton Oilers are four points out of a wild-card spot as well as the top three in the Pacific Division. They’ve only played 23…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Was Hiring Hitchcock Chiarelli’s Best Move to Date?

BLH | November 23, 2018

Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli’s transaction history is spotty at best. If you’re lucky enough to be a part of Oilers Twitter then you’re no doubt familiar with the…

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