3 Realistic Predictions for the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16 Brett Slawson | August 10, 2015 Following a flurry of offseason transactions throughout the NHL, a number of previously inferior teams now retain a new-found sense of optimism heading into the 2015-16 season. One of these, if not…
Goaltending Battle Set to Ensue in Edmonton Brett Slawson | August 6, 2015 Amid the flurry of major changes made in Edmonton this off-season by new General Manager Peter Chiarelli, two new goaltenders were added to the existing roster. One well-known acquisition is…
Projecting the Edmonton Oilers’ 2015-16 Lineup: Forwards Brett Slawson | July 28, 2015 The official start of the 2015-16 NHL season is still a few months away, however, there is no better time than the present to look forward in anticipation of the return…
Projecting the Edmonton Oilers’ 2015-16 Lineup: Defense Brett Slawson | July 27, 2015 Although the 2015-16 NHL season does not begin for the better part of two months, excitement and hype surrounding the Oilers is at its highest peak in nearly ten years time,…
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…
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