Revisiting the Oilers’ Chris Pronger Trade 20 Years Ago Dale Bochon | July 7, 2026 On July 3, 2006, I was in my car listening to Bob Stauffer and Mark Spector on Team 1260 in Edmonton when they announced that Chris Pronger was being traded…
Oilers at Risk of Falling Behind an Improving Pacific Division Dale Bochon | June 29, 2026 It may have happened already. The Edmonton Oilers window to win the Stanley Cup might have closed when they lost their 2026 first round Stanley Cup playoff series to the…
D.J. Smith Brings Much-Needed Experience to Oilers Bench Dale Bochon | June 23, 2026 On the same day the Edmonton Oilers announced Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in franchise history, they also introduced D.J. Smith as a new associate coach. For some,…
Erica Rieder Carries Her Hockey Dreams Into the PWHL Dale Bochon | June 19, 2026 June 17, 2026, was a happy day for Erica Rieder and for her family and friends. Maybe one of the happiest of her young life. Rieder was drafted 60th overall…
Lessons the Oilers Can Learn From the Hurricanes Dale Bochon | June 16, 2026 Watching the Carolina Hurricanes capture their second championship in franchise history on June 14 was as impressive as their play, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6. Moments…
Oilers Sending Mixed Messages to Fans Amid Mike Babcock Rumours Dale Bochon | June 9, 2026 It feels a bit like a hornet’s nest got kicked in Edmonton this week. When TSN’s Darren Dreger sent out a tweet in the early afternoon of June 8 mentioning…
Top 5 Coaches in Edmonton Oilers History Dale Bochon | June 7, 2026 On May 14, 2026, the Edmonton Oilers made an announcement about major changes to their coaching staff, with head coach Kris Knoblauch being let go. With the focus on coaches…
Oilers’ Record of Signing Former Oil Kings Not Stellar Dale Bochon | June 2, 2026 There have been a few rumours swirling this offseason about the Edmonton Oilers possibly being interested in former Edmonton Oil Kings and current Detroit Red Wings goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa.…
Recent Drama Adding Fuel to the Oilers and Golden Knights Rivalry Dale Bochon | May 31, 2026 Move over, Calgary Flames. The Vegas Golden Knights may have taken your place as the number one rival of the Edmonton Oilers. It all started after word got out that…
Why the Oilers Mean So Much to Edmonton Dale Bochon | May 26, 2026 This past Thanksgiving, I was giving thanks for family, friends, and good health. I was also thinking about what else I’m thankful for, and I couldn’t help but think of…
A Healthy Oilers Team Could Have Beaten the Golden Knights in the Playoffs Dale Bochon | May 25, 2026 A healthy Edmonton Oilers squad could have beaten the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas is the City of Luck, and the Golden Knights have been…
Oilers’ Front Office Feeling Pressure From All Sides Dale Bochon | May 16, 2026 On the most recent 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, respected NHL insider Elliotte Friedman pulled back the curtain a bit on what’s been happening with the Edmonton Oilers. Most notably, Friedman…
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