The NHL’s Top 5 Pending UFAs Brett Slawson | December 22, 2015 The NHL rumor mill has begun to churn. Although we have yet to turn the calendar and welcome in 2016, speculation has already begun regarding the future homes of numerous stars,…
5 Potential Canadian WJHC 2016 Stars Brett Slawson | December 21, 2015 It’s that time of the year. Yes, the holiday season, but in some minds more importantly, the return of the World Junior Hockey Championship, one of the most popular, if not most stressful…
Edmonton Oilers Pipeline is Running Dry Brett Slawson | December 15, 2015 Believe it or not, the Edmonton Oilers pipeline of top young prospects is beginning to run dry. Known league-wide for their high draft position on a yearly basis, the Oilers have…
Full Player Face Shields Coming to the NHL? Brett Slawson | December 14, 2015 On Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis was struck in the jaw by a Dan Boyle slap shot. The shot, and the horrific injury which ensued, forced…
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…
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