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Brett Slawson

Brett Slawson is a four-year veteran of The Hockey Writers, currently covering the Edmonton Oilers. Connect with Brett on X, at @BrettSlawsonTHW.

Confusion Continues; Oilers Return Leon Draisaitl to CHL

Brett Slawson | January 4, 2015

In what is yet another confusing decision by the Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl, the third overall pick from the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, has been returned to the Canadian Hockey…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Oilers Rebuild Continues; Deal Perron to Penguins

Brett Slawson | January 2, 2015

The Edmonton Oilers have finally put a stop to the ever revolving rumour mill, at least for the time being. On Friday, the Oilers dealt winger David Perron to the Pittsburgh Penguins…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Oilers Claim Forward Matt Fraser

Brett Slawson | December 29, 2014

The NHL waiver wire can be both a constructive and degrading beast, allowing teams to drastically improve their roster by claiming a player, or severely hurt teams who choose to run the risk…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

WJC 2015 Recap: Canada Dominates Slovakia

Brett Slawson | December 27, 2014

On December 26th, 2014, host nation Canada opened their 2015 World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) round robin play with a dominating victory over Slovakia, 8-0. The Canadians, eager to begin…

Categories NHL News, World Junior Hockey Championship

The Edmonton Oilers Christmas Wish List

Brett Slawson | December 24, 2014

It’s that time of year again, the season of giving, and the Edmonton Oilers know the sensation all too well. Largely over the past eight seasons, the Oilers have given away wins,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

One Player on Every NHL Team Who Should be Traded

Brett Slawson | December 16, 2014

As the December 19th holiday roster freeze quickly approaches, trade talks will be heightened as teams look to make moves in order to improve their respective squads. Although there is no rush…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Breaking News: Oilers Fire Head Coach Dallas Eakins

Brett Slawson | December 15, 2014

The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dallas Eakins. The decision came following Sunday night’s loss to the New York Rangers in which the Oilers were shut-out 2-0. The loss…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Interview with Notre Dame Hounds Goaltender Benjamin Patt

Brett Slawson | December 10, 2014

As is the case with all developing hockey players, the ultimate personal and athletic goal is to one day play in the National Hockey League. In order to reach this goal, each…

Categories NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

2015 World Junior Hockey Championship: Canadian Roster and Analysis

Brett Slawson | December 2, 2014

On Monday, the first of December 2014, the Canadian World Junior selection camp roster was officially announced. Based on the players announced, it appears that this years Canadian team will have…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Oilers Earn Undeserved Point Against Blues

Brett Slawson | November 29, 2014

Shockingly, the Edmonton Oilers lost again last night. This time it was somewhat close, although it really shouldn’t have been. Ben Scrivens put on an incredible individual performance in goal, stopping 37…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Leaning on Leon: Did the Oilers Make the Right Decision Keeping Draisaitl?

Brett Slawson | November 27, 2014

Was the Oilers’ decision to keep Leon Draisaitl in the NHL for the entire season a good choice? This is certainly a tough question to answer, especially so given the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

What if The Edmonton Oilers were an Eastern Conference Team?

Brett Slawson | November 24, 2014

Since reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006, it is common knowledge that the Edmonton Oilers have struggled mightily. This has been due largely in part to playing in the Western…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Fantasy
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