The NHL All-Small Team Brett Slawson | February 24, 2015 Does size matter? In today’s NHL, the answer is increasingly no. Although the average size of an NHL player continues to rise, now at 6 foot 1, 202 pounds, a…
Steve Moses: KHL Wizard and Future NHL Star Brett Slawson | February 19, 2015 Just who is Steve Moses? Chances are you don’t recognize this name, which is understandable considering he was never drafted by an NHL team and has spent his past three seasons…
Are the Edmonton Oilers…Good? Brett Slawson | February 18, 2015 Are the Edmonton Oilers a good hockey team? Now that you’ve finished laughing, I’ll point out that although the Oilers possess a nowhere near winning record, they have become a…
Oilers Injury Updates: Hall out 4-6 Weeks with Leg Fracture Brett Slawson | February 11, 2015 Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor has been placed on the Injured Reserve and is expected to miss as much as six weeks of action. An MRI completed on Hall found a…
Evander in Edmonton? Get Your Popcorn Ready Brett Slawson | February 11, 2015 It appears that Evander Kane may be on his way out of Winnipeg. Following various off-ice incidents and issues with teammates this past week, Kane elected to undergo season ending…
The Worst Contracts in the NHL This Season Brett Slawson | February 10, 2015 Simply put, there are some terrible contracts in the NHL this season. These horrendous deals tend to pay particular players far too much for the skills and production they bring…
5 Promising Oilers Prospects You Haven’t Heard of Brett Slawson | February 4, 2015 When it comes to Edmonton Oilers prospects, there is the understandable tendency to instantly think of the numerous first overall and first round picks the team has enjoyed in recent…
3 Major Trades the Edmonton Oilers Need to Contemplate Brett Slawson | January 28, 2015 Half way through the 2014-15 NHL season and it has been more of the same for the Edmonton Oilers. Seemingly endless frustration, failure and un-attained expectations have become the norm in the “City…
5 Goalies Who Would Look Great in an Oilers Uniform Brett Slawson | January 14, 2015 The 2014-15 NHL season is shaping up to be, barring a dramatic turnaround, yet another disappointing season for the Edmonton Oilers. Despite various free agent singnings and trades completed throughout the 2014…
10 NHL Players Enjoying Breakout Seasons Brett Slawson | January 13, 2015 At the half way point of the 2014-15 NHL season, a number of players and goaltenders are enjoying breakout seasons in the league. These emerging stars are directly beneficial to the…
Darnell Nurse Key to Canadian 2015 WJC Success Brett Slawson | January 7, 2015 As virtually all know, Canada ended their gold medal drought at the World Junior Hockey Championship with a hard fought 5-4 win over rival Russia on Monday night. The gold medal…
Laurent Brossoit Deserves Opportunity in Edmonton Crease Brett Slawson | January 6, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers may have found their future starting goaltender, and it won’t take a trade, signing, or even a draft pick to make it a reality. In fact, Laurent…
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