The Forgotten Issue of NHL Expansion Brett Slawson | July 22, 2015 On June 24th, 2015, the NHL Board of Governors began accepting applications towards a formal expansion process. At the cost of $10 Million dollars, $2 Million of which is not refundable…
3 Questions Surrounding the Edmonton Oilers Roster Brett Slawson | July 22, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers of 2015-16 are gaining an immense amount of hype, despite being in the midst of an off-season. Due to a number of major changes made not only to…
NHL Off-Season Report Card: Pacific Division Brett Slawson | July 14, 2015 Anaheim Ducks – Grade: B+ Notable Additions: Carl Hagelin, Anton Khudobin, Kevin Bieksa, Shawn Horcoff, Chris Stewart Notable Subtractions: Emerson Etem, James Wisniewski, Matt Beleskey, Francois Beauchemin The Anaheim Ducks…
NHL Off-Season Report Card: Metropolitan Division Brett Slawson | July 14, 2015 Related Reading: NHL Off-Season Report Card: Atlantic Division NHL Off-Season Report Card: Central Division NHL Off-Season Report Card: Pacific Division Carolina Hurricanes – Grade: A- Notable Additions: James Wisniewski, Eddie…
NHL Off-Season Report Card: Atlantic Division Brett Slawson | July 14, 2015 Related Reading NHL Off-Season Report Card: Metropolitan Division NHL Off-Season Report Card: Central Division NHL Off-Season Report Card: Pacific Division Boston Bruins – Grade: C Notable Additions: Matt Beleskey, Jimmy…
Are the Edmonton Oilers a Playoff Team? Brett Slawson | July 7, 2015 Could the Stanley Cup Playoffs finally be in reach for the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16? Thanks largely in part to the vast number of transactions completed by new general manager…
Can Nail Yakupov Score 40 Goals in 2015-16? Brett Slawson | July 6, 2015 The arrival of 2015 first overall selection Connor McDavid will influence great change within the Edmonton Oilers’ organization. To start, a mere five days after selecting McDavid, General Manager Peter Chiarelli was…
Edmonton Oilers 2015 NHL Draft Recap: Absolute Success Brett Slawson | June 29, 2015 Before the 2015 NHL Draft had reached its official conclusion, the Edmonton Oilers had already enjoyed one of the most successful, and inspiring periods of change in recent history. In a…
3 Potential Busts in the 2015 NHL Draft Brett Slawson | June 26, 2015 Can Lawson Crouse adapt to the NHL game? (OHL Images) The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is loaded with high-end talent, so much so that it has become arguably one of the most highly…
The 5 Biggest Draft Busts in Edmonton Oilers History Brett Slawson | June 23, 2015 Throughout their 35 year history, the Edmonton Oilers have drafted a number of excellent players, many of which have gone on to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.…
Dealing Diamonds: Draisaitl to Detroit for Anthony Mantha? Brett Slawson | June 16, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have an exceptionally hectic off-season ahead of them, of this there is no doubt. A perennial pretender, the Oilers, led by new General Manager Peter Chiarelli and…
3 Unrestricted Free Agents the Edmonton Oilers Must Pursue Brett Slawson | June 16, 2015 The 2015 off-season will be an incredibly busy one for new Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli, who will have a number of players to draft, trade and sign before the 2015-16…
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