Anton Slepyshev Has Earned His Job with the Edmonton Oilers Brett Slawson | October 5, 2015 Prior to the beginning of the 2015 NHL pre-season, if one had been asked for their opinion of Edmonton Oilers prospect Anton Slepyshev, the vast majority would have answered with…
A Goaltending Battle is Finally Brewing in the Oilers Crease Brett Slawson | September 29, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have come upon an unfamiliar issue, and one which they have not had the pleasure of entertaining in over a decades time: a raging goaltending battle. After failing to retain…
Why Oscar Klefbom is Well Worth His Contract Brett Slawson | September 21, 2015 On Saturday, September 19th, 2015, the Edmonton Oilers re-signed Oscar Klefbom to a seven-year contract. The deal, worth $29 Million with an annual average value (AAV) of $4.176 Million, ensures Klefbom’s presence…
Who in the World is Oilers Standout Braden Christoffer? Brett Slawson | September 15, 2015 Never heard of Oilers Young Stars Classic standout Braden Christoffer? Join the group. However, Christoffer is quickly making a name for himself among his fellow Oilers Young Stars, and has…
5 NHL Stars Who Could Be Traded in 2015-16 Brett Slawson | September 15, 2015 Although the 2015-16 season has yet to officially get under way, let’s take a quick look ahead to what projects to be yet another incredibly busy, and exciting, year in the…
2015-16 Norris Trophy Winner: Tyson Barrie? Brett Slawson | September 9, 2015 The James Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s best defenseman, has been secured by a number of the League’s greatest players. Elite talents such as Bobby Orr, Nicklas Lidstrom,…
3 Oilers Players with the Most to Prove in 2015-16 Brett Slawson | September 8, 2015 To say expectations of the Edmonton Oilers are high this coming NHL season would be a drastic understatement. Following an incredible roster overhaul by new General Manager Peter Chiarelli which…
Chicago Blackhawks 2015-16 Season Preview Brett Slawson | September 7, 2015 Fresh off of their third Stanley Cup victory in the past six seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks are truly deserving of the distinction as an NHL dynasty. However, a short time after…
Who is the Edmonton Oilers Captain of the Future? Brett Slawson | September 2, 2015 At the moment, defenseman Andrew Ference leads the Edmonton Oilers both on and off the ice, and as a result wears the captains “C” proudly. Named team captain of the Oilers…
Oilers’ McDavid, Hall Set to Rival Legendary Gretzky, Kurri Duo Brett Slawson | August 25, 2015 To simply say excitement is brewing in Edmonton, around both the Oilers and the city itself, would be a massive understatement. The City of Edmonton is undergoing a major phase of redevelopment off the…
The Top Five Shooters in the NHL Brett Slawson | August 18, 2015 Arguably the most highly coveted players in the NHL are elite goal scorers. Such players are increasingly difficult to not only develop, but to secure, as players of such incredible value are…
Darnell Nurse: Darkhorse Calder Candidate Brett Slawson | August 11, 2015 With the return of NHL hockey quickly approaching, the Edmonton Oilers are poised to begin the 2015-16 season as one of the League’s most drastically improved teams, thanks entirely to a dramatic…
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