Oilers’ Top Prospect Holloway Getting Closer to Return Brian Swane | December 2, 2021 Edmonton Oilers fans are checking off the days until Christmas and soon will be able to start counting down to the return of prized prospect Dylan Holloway, who has been…
5 Things to Know About New Oilers Defenseman Markus Niemelainen Brian Swane | December 1, 2021 With their defensive ranks thinning by the day, the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday (Nov. 30) recalled defenceman Markus Niemelainen from the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors. The 23-year-old from Tempere,…
Oilers Moving Puljujarvi to the Third Line Is Not a Demotion Brian Swane | November 30, 2021 Since early last season, Jesse Puljujarvi has held a spot on the Edmonton Oilers’ top line, finding a home to the right of superstar centre Connor McDavid. Other than the…
Oilers’ Duo of Koskinen & Skinner Ease Concerns About Smith Brian Swane | November 29, 2021 If you told Edmonton Oilers fans before the beginning of the 2021-22 NHL season that No. 1 goaltender Mike Smith would be injured in the team’s third game, there would…
Oilers’ Russell Earns Respect For Blocked Shots Record Brian Swane | November 28, 2021 Kris Russell has never received much appreciation in Oil Country. The veteran Edmonton Oilers defenseman has long had his share of detractors, who cited analytics and salary when arguing that…
Oilers Should Be Concerned by Lack of Goals From Nugent-Hopkins Brian Swane | November 27, 2021 At the quarter mark of the 2021-22 NHL season, there is probably no more fascinating case study on the Edmonton Oilers than Ryan Nugent Hopkins. One’s opinion of the veteran…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Rebound Win Against Coyotes Brian Swane | November 25, 2021 One night after suffering their worst loss of the season, 4-1 to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday (Nov. 23), the Edmonton Oilers rebounded Wednesday (Nov. 24) night with a 5-3…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Worst Loss of Season Against Stars Brian Swane | November 24, 2021 From an Edmonton Oilers perspective, there really isn’t anything positive that can be said about their 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday (Nov. 23).…
Oilers Finding Silver Lining in Mike Smith Injury Brian Swane | November 23, 2021 It’s funny how things work out. When the 2021-22 season started, the Edmonton Oilers had two concerns about their goaltending. The most pressing was whether the combination of veterans Mike…
Oilers’ 2021 Draft Class Season Update Brian Swane | November 22, 2021 December hasn’t even arrived yet, but it’s hard for Oil Country not to be brimming with excitement about the Edmonton Oilers’ 2021 draft class based on the first several weeks…
Oilers’ Dominant Penalty Kill Flying Under the Radar Brian Swane | November 21, 2021 Wayne Gretzky calls it better than in his era. Opposing coaches say the only way to stop it is to not take penalties. The Edmonton Oilers’ power play has been…
Kyle Turris Emerges as Oilers’ Shootout Specialist Brian Swane | November 20, 2021 Some NHL players specialize in winning faceoffs. Others get sent over the boards when the specter of fisticuffs hangs in the cold arena air. Now, we know what role Kyle…
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