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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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