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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

January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 by BLH

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 …

Read moreOilers’ Burning Question at the Trade Deadline

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Peter Chiarelli

Two Cheap Upgrades to the Oilers’ Secondary Scoring

January 5, 2019January 4, 2019 by BLH
Vegas Golden Knights Brandon Pirri

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 …

Read moreTwo Cheap Upgrades to the Oilers’ Secondary Scoring

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Brandon Pirri, Daniel Carr

Hitchcock Sends Warning Shot at Oilers Veterans

January 1, 2019December 28, 2018 by BLH
Ken Hitchcock

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 …

Read moreHitchcock Sends Warning Shot at Oilers Veterans

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Caleb Jones, Jesse Puljujarvi, Kailer Yamamoto, Ken Hitchcock, Top Story

3 Ways to Fix the Oilers Power Play

December 21, 2018 by BLH
Oilers forward Connor McDavid

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 …

Read more3 Ways to Fix the Oilers Power Play

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Options With Klefbom Out?

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018 by BLH
Anton Khudobin, Oscar Klefbom

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 …

Read moreOilers Options With Klefbom Out?

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Bruins General Manager Takes in Oilers/Flames Affair

December 11, 2018December 10, 2018 by BLH

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 …

Read moreBruins General Manager Takes in Oilers/Flames Affair

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Milan Lucic, Ryan Spooner

Are the Oilers Looking to Move Spooner Already?

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018 by BLH
Edmonton Oilers celebrate

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 …

Read moreAre the Oilers Looking to Move Spooner Already?

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Ryan Spooner

3 Names On the Oilers Christmas Wishlist

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 by BLH
Colton Parayko Vladimir Tarasenko Blues

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 …

Read more3 Names On the Oilers Christmas Wishlist

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Brendan Gallagher, Colton Parayko, Darnell Nurse, Shayne Gostisbehere

Time for Oilers to Mortgage Some of the Future?

November 28, 2018 by BLH
Ethan Bear #74 of the Edmonton Oilers

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 …

Read moreTime for Oilers to Mortgage Some of the Future?

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Jesse Puljujarvi, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Vladimir Tarasenko

Was Hiring Hitchcock Chiarelli’s Best Move to Date?

November 24, 2018November 23, 2018 by BLH
Ken Hitchcock

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 …

Read moreWas Hiring Hitchcock Chiarelli’s Best Move to Date?

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Ken Hitchcock, Peter Chiarelli

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