Zack Kassian: Major Piece in Oilers Future? Brett Slawson | May 19, 2016 On May 19th, 2016, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they had signed forward Zack Kassian to a one-year contract extension, worth a reported $1.5 Million. A native of Windsor, Ontario,…
Don’t Blame Ovechkin for Capitals’ Failures Brett Slawson | May 12, 2016 Well, the Washington Capitals have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs… again. Despite capturing the Presidents Trophy with a League high 120 points, the Capitals failed to progress past…
2016 NHL Mock Draft: Post Lottery Edition Brett Slawson | May 10, 2016 The 2016 NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 24-25 at the First Niagara Centre in Buffalo, and its safe to say that the hockey world is budding with anticipation.…
Edmonton Oilers Should Trade the 4th Overall Pick Brett Slawson | May 9, 2016 On April 30th, 2016, the NHL Draft Lottery was completed, with the Toronto Maple Leafs securing the first overall selection. Surprisingly, the Winnipeg Jets soared up to second overall from…
Oilers: Get to Know Drake Caggiula Brett Slawson | May 9, 2016 On May 7th, 2016, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they had officially signed Drake Caggiula to a two-year, entry-level contract. A native of Whitby, Ontario, Caggiula recently completed his fourth…
Options Aplenty for the Oilers at 4th Overall Brett Slawson | May 3, 2016 On April 30th, 2016, the most recent edition of the NHL Draft Lottery was completed, with the balls ultimately falling in favor of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Entering the event…
Edmonton Oilers Prospect Watch: Ethan Bear Brett Slawson | May 3, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers and elite young talent have long gone hand in hand. Having possessed 12 first round picks over the past ten Drafts, including four first overall picks over…
3 Potential 2016 NHL Draft Steals Brett Slawson | April 29, 2016 The 2016 NHL Entry Draft is quickly approaching, scheduled to be held June 24-25th, 2016 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo. As such, scouting and reporting have begun to…
Edmonton Oilers 2016 Off-Season Guide Brett Slawson | April 26, 2016 At the 2016 NHL Trade Deadline, Edmonton was supposed to be a seller, yet with a number of high value players reportedly available in trade, namely Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov,…
Meet the Edmonton Oilers’ Top Prospect Brett Slawson | April 19, 2016 When it comes to top NHL prospects, the Edmonton Oilers are the first team which comes to mind in a League dominated with incredible young skill. Over the years, the…
2016 NHL Draft: Is Alex Nylander Overrated? Brett Slawson | April 12, 2016 On any given night, Mississauga Steelheads left-winger Alexander Nylander is one of the most highly skilled players on Ontario Hockey League ice. Like his older brother William, Nylander has an incredible,…
2016 NHL Draft: Don’t Sleep on Sean Day Brett Slawson | April 5, 2016 Likely one of, if not the most polarizing players eligible in the quickly approaching 2016 NHL Draft is Sean Day, a defenseman currently plying his trade with the Mississauga Steelheads…
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