Oilers’ Babcock Has His Work Cut Out for Him Dale Bochon | September 30, 2026 I was recently in Austin, Texas, for the Eric Clapton Crossroads Festival where Pete Townshend was slated to appear. I wanted to hear him perform “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” That…
The Oilers’ Goaltending Question Hasn’t Gone Away—It Has Just Changed Dale Bochon | September 30, 2026 With the Edmonton Oilers set to start the 2026-27 NHL season, issues such as new head coach Mike Babcock’s coaching methods, injuries and roster depth have buried what could be…
Connor McDavid Voted #1 on TSN’s Top 50 for 10th Straight Season Dale Bochon | September 24, 2026 The accolades continue for Connor McDavid, who was named TSN’s number one player in their Top 50 Player Rankings for the 10th straight season. Gino Reta called McDavid the most…
Cal Nichols, The Man Who Saved the Edmonton Oilers Dale Bochon | September 14, 2026 Cal Nichols, the man who played a major role in saving the Edmonton Oilers from relocation in the late 1990s, died on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the age of 84.…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 Dale Bochon | September 13, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only…
Connor McDavid Outlines the Keys to Success for the Oilers in 2026-27 Dale Bochon | September 10, 2026 Connor McDavid took time from his captain’s skate in Edmonton on Sept. 9 to meet with the local media and his comments could be a sign of what’s to come…
Oilers Need a Rebound Season From Tristan Jarry Dale Bochon | September 4, 2026 When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin last December, I thought it was…
Oilers’ Head Coach Mike Babcock Could Elevate Evan Bouchard’s Game Dale Bochon | August 31, 2026 When Mike Babcock was hired as the 19th Head Coach in Edmonton Oilers history, he was interviewed and then endorsed by the leadership group led by Connor McDavid and Leon…
How the Oilers Managed to Turn Their Offseason Around Dale Bochon | August 27, 2026 If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan and you haven’t seen the sneak peek of Oil Drop Episode 61 of “Inside the War Room”, I highly recommend that you do. It…
Connor McDavid May Already Be the Best Player in NHL History Dale Bochon | August 20, 2026 There are fans who have watched Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for the last 11 seasons and believe that he is the best hockey player they have ever seen. That…
This Could Be a Breakout Season for the Oilers’ Matt Savoie Dale Bochon | August 18, 2026 Something unique happened to Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. Before the Feb. 6-24 Olympic break, Savoie was struggling to produce and only…
Oilers Can’t Afford Another Slow Start to the Season Dale Bochon | August 12, 2026 If there’s one trend that new head coach Mike Babcock can change for the Edmonton Oilers this season, its avoiding the slow start. It seems like during the last seven…
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