It’s Time for the Leafs to Trade James Reimer Brett Slawson | February 23, 2016 Roughly a month ago, I wrote about the Leafs current situation with James Reimer, and why they needed to be patient in coming to a decision regarding his future. [Leafs…
Jakob Chychrun Essential to Edmonton Oilers Rebuild Brett Slawson | February 23, 2016 By now, there is little doubt that you have not heard of Sarnia Sting defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who is currently projected to be a top-ten selection at the quickly approaching…
Projecting the Toronto Maple Leafs Post Trade Deadline Lineup Brett Slawson | February 22, 2016 If you thought the Toronto Maple Leafs had reached rock bottom, think again. The 2016 NHL Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, meaning all 30 NHL teams will be unable to…
Meet the Hidden Jewel of the 2016 NHL Draft Brett Slawson | February 16, 2016 The 2015-16 NHL season has yet to reach its conclusion, yet the coming 2016 NHL Draft is already gaining monumental attention. Taking place on the 24th and 25th of June, 2016, scouting,…
Oilers: Can Laurent Brossoit Steal the Crease? Brett Slawson | February 11, 2016 On Wednesday, February the 10th, the Edmonton Oilers called up goaltending prospect Laurent Brossoit, while Anders Nilsson, whose season began with considerable promise yet failed to find consistency, was sent…
Who are the Newest Toronto Maple Leafs? Brett Slawson | February 9, 2016 On Tuesday, February 9th, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators shocked the sports world, agreeing to a monumental nine player trade. The key piece of the deal was undoubtedly…
The Greatest NHL Photographs of All-Time Brett Slawson | February 9, 2016 In the modern sports world, classic, even iconic moments are being captured in simple, yet increasingly accessible manners. Access to various forms of media such as videos, Vines and .gifs alike are at…
Would the Edmonton Oilers Trade the First Overall Draft Pick? Brett Slawson | February 3, 2016 On Saturday, April 18th, 2015, the hockey world (except Oilers fans) collectively cringed as the outcome of the 2015 NHL Lottery Draft fell in favor of the Edmonton Oilers, providing them…
Sean Day: Steal or Bust of the 2016 NHL Draft? Brett Slawson | January 30, 2016 Although the 2016 NHL Entry Draft remains a few months away, taking place on June 24th and 25th at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, scouting, and subsequent reporting on…
Oilers: Getting to Know Adam Clendening Brett Slawson | January 27, 2016 Without a doubt, you’ve now heard of the Oilers’ most recent move in order to improve their perpetually poor blue-line. In what was a very low-risk move, the Oilers claimed…
Did the Oilers Draft a Gem 209th Overall? Brett Slawson | January 26, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers and the NHL Draft, have, in recent years, endured an extremely tumultuous, often excruciating relationship, one that has not gone unnoticed by the average NHL fan. With 12 first…
Concussions in Hockey: My Personal Account of Terror Brett Slawson | January 26, 2016 As we all know, concussions are becoming more frequent in the professional sporting world. Or, perhaps, it is only now that athletes, and the sporting community as a whole are…