3 Reasons to Appreciate Oilers Goalie Mikko Koskinen Brian Swane | May 5, 2021 Everyone is raving, rightfully so, about Edmonton Oilers netminder Mike Smith. After backstopping his team to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday (May 4), Smith boasts a…
Oilers’ Broberg: 4 Things to Know About Taxi Squad Addition Brian Swane | May 4, 2021 On Sunday (May 2), the Edmonton Oilers reassigned top prospect Philip Broberg to their taxi squad. A 19-year-old defenceman from Sweden, Broberg recently wrapped up his second season with Skellefteå…
NHL Players of the Week: McDavid, Matthews & More Brian Swane | May 3, 2021 Week 16 saw the postseason picture continue to take shape, with the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals…
Oilers’ All-Time Top Russian Defensemen Brian Swane | April 30, 2021 Dmitry Kulikov made his Edmonton Oilers debut this week in a 6-1 road win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday (April 26) and has now played three games for his…
Oilers’ McDavid’s Projected Path to 100 Points in 56 Games Brian Swane | April 27, 2021 This isn’t the first article about Connor McDavid’s drive for 100 points this shortened 56-game National Hockey League season. I’ve been musing about it as far back as early February,…
5 Oilers Who Can Reach Milestones Before the Season Ends Brian Swane | April 23, 2021 We’ve entered the stretch drive of this abbreviated 56-game National Hockey League season, with much still to be decided in the North Division, where the Edmonton Oilers have more or…
Oilers’ Ryan McLeod: 5 Things to Know About Edmonton’s Rookie Call-Up Brian Swane | April 21, 2021 On Sunday (April 20) the Edmonton Oilers recalled top prospect Ryan McLeod to their taxi squad. The 21-year-old-centre has 14 goals and 14 assists in 28 games this season with…
Oilers Need to Make Statement in Series With the Canadiens Brian Swane | April 19, 2021 Three weeks ago, the Edmonton Oilers crucially gained confidence by taking three of four points in a from a two-game set with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Going into that series…
Edmonton’s Hockey Great Ace Bailey Remembered With Tribute From Oil Kings & Grandson Brian Swane | April 18, 2021 The late Garnet “Ace” Bailey’s legacy lives on in Edmonton, thanks to his grandson, Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kaid Oliver. For one game only, Saturday when the Oil Kings hosted…
The Battle of Alberta: 30th Anniversary of the Flames & Oilers Series Brian Swane | April 15, 2021 Inevitably, any situation that allows Calgary and Edmonton to compare themselves to the other, the Battle of Alberta materializes. Often it’s friendly. Like when the cities compete to raise more…
Oilers’ Dmitry Kulikov: 4 Things To Know About Edmonton’s Newest Defenceman Brian Swane | April 13, 2021 Before Monday’s trade deadline passed, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland added some depth and experience to his team’s blueline, acquiring 30-year-old defenceman Dmitry Kulikov from the New Jersey Devils.…
Oilers Blown Out by Flames in Last Game Before Trade Deadline Brian Swane | April 11, 2021 If there is nothing else to be said about the Edmonton Oilers’ performance on Saturday night, it’s that they don’t have an interesting sense of timing. Edmonton’s last game before…
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