Carl Maloney

Oilers Goaltending In Need Of Help, But From Where?

Carl Maloney | February 19, 2015

The Edmonton Oilers have a myriad of issues with their current roster and an abundance of holes to fix. Their most pressing need is in their most important position –…

Edmonton’s Anton Lander Finally Hitting His Stride

Carl Maloney | February 18, 2015

Drafted in the 2nd round, 40th overall in 2009, Anton Lander was expected to be another can’t miss prospect that would join the Oilers core of young stars sooner rather than later. He…

2015 NHL Draft: Who Goes After The Big 3?

Carl Maloney | February 11, 2015

With the 2015 NHL Entry Draft getting closer and closer, there are a few things we know. Barring the miraculous, Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters will go first overall…

Edmonton Oilers: Oscar Klefbom A Sign Of Hope On The Blueline

Carl Maloney | February 9, 2015

With about 30 games to go in the 2014-15 season, the Edmonton Oilers are yet again looking for incentive other than a playoff push to finish the year. In what has…

Edmonton Oilers: A Look Down The Pipeline

Carl Maloney | February 4, 2015

The Edmonton Oilers have had yet another disappointing season, which barring a miracle, will end up in another lottery draft pick. There is some positive news within the organization though,…

Edmonton Oilers: Too Soon To Consider Nail Yakupov A Bust?

Carl Maloney | February 2, 2015

The start to Nail Yakupov’s NHL career is one that is difficult to put a positive spin on. A No.1 overall pick in 2012, he was expected to be a…

Jeff Petry’s Time In Edmonton Is Limited

Carl Maloney | January 30, 2015

There have been few Edmonton Oilers defensemen over the last few years that have been debated more than Jeff Petry. Much of it has been critical. He’s not physical enough. He’s…

North American Young Stars Will Excite But Can They Stop the Puck?

Carl Maloney | January 28, 2015

Its official, the World Cup is back and it’s coming to Toronto in 2016. That’s not the only announcement Gary Bettman made over all-star weekend. There is a new 8…

OHL Trade Deadline: Flurry of Action as Contenders Stock Up

Carl Maloney | January 12, 2015

With the excitement of the World Junior Championships and the thrilling Canadian win in the rearview mirror, it’s back to business for the rest of junior hockey in the country.…

Leon Draisaitl Returning to Junior Positive for His Development

Carl Maloney | January 6, 2015

Leon Draisaitl’s emotional roller coaster of a rookie season has taken yet another turn. With the Edmonton Oilers confirming that Draisaitl would be returned to the CHL, it is yet another…

New Year’s Eve Showdown More Than Just McDavid vs Eichel

Carl Maloney | December 31, 2014

In what has become somewhat of a tradition at the World Junior Championships, there will be a New Years Eve showdown between Canada and the USA to decide first place…

Darnell Nurse a Key Player for Canada at World Juniors

Carl Maloney | December 30, 2014

Darnell Nurse and Max Domi were two much debated names for Canada prior to last year’s World Junior Championships. Not for the reason you think. They were two prominent, and glaring, omissions…