Edmonton Oilers Holding Hidden Gem in Minors Brett Slawson | December 9, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers perpetual issues on defense are well documented and seemingly never ending. Lacking a legitimate first pairing defenseman since the departure of Chris Pronger following the 2005-06 season,…
The NHL’s Most Underrated Player Brett Slawson | December 9, 2015 The term underrated is used frequently throughout professional sports, but what is exactly does it mean? Definitions undoubtedly vary, however, what can be agreed upon is that the term applies…
Edmonton Oilers Monthly Analysis: November 2015 Brett Slawson | December 1, 2015 In October, the Oilers season began on a rough, yet entirely to be expected note. Posting a 4-8 record, the Oilers sat fifth in the Pacific Division, not great, but…
Oilers Must Contemplate Major Trades Brett Slawson | November 30, 2015 Spinning Wheels, No Traction in Edmonton New season, same results. Such has become the unfortunate routine for the Edmonton Oilers, who have continued their seemingly endless futility into the 2015-16…
5 Highly Disappointing NHL Stars at the 2015-16 Quarter Mark Brett Slawson | November 25, 2015 With the 2015-16 NHL season through its first quarter, or roughly the 20 game mark, the League has already seen its fair share of surprises, as well as disappointments. In terms…
Edmonton Oilers: It’s Laurent Brossoit’s Time to Shine in Goal Brett Slawson | November 24, 2015 In reality, it has been years, no, decades since the Edmonton Oilers last retained a true, number one goaltender. In reality, you could argue that Tommy Salo, who played for the Oilers…
The Top Draft Picks in NHL History: 2000-10 Brett Slawson | November 24, 2015 The annual NHL Entry Draft affords each team the opportunity to drastically improve their rosters through the addition of highly skilled young talent. With a current organization of seven draft picks…
The Biggest Draft Busts in NHL History: 2000-10 Brett Slawson | November 24, 2015 Each June, NHL teams look forward to the opportunity of drafting exciting and highly talented new players to their respective organizations. Of course, those selected in earlier rounds are determined…
Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin: The Debate Rages On Brett Slawson | November 24, 2015 The date was June 25th, 2010, a day in which the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, was jam-packed with young, hopeful hockey players from all around the world eager to…
Increasing Offense: The NHL’s Most Ridiculous Debate to Date Brett Slawson | November 16, 2015 This post appears in our new section called Overtime. It is our home of Long Form journalism on all things hockey & culture. We are now porting over many of our…
6 Active NHL Players Bound for the Hockey Hall of Fame Brett Slawson | November 9, 2015 Since the NHL was officially founded in 1917, it has seen no shortage of skill or star players. However, amongst these exceptionally talented players, there have been a select number…
Rob Schremp and His Imminent NHL Return Brett Slawson | November 9, 2015 Believe it or not, Rob Schremp could in all likelihood make his long awaited return to the National Hockey League during the 2015-16 season. A former first round pick by the…
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