Oilers Need Their Leaders to Step It Up Dale Bochon | February 12, 2022 Sometimes body language can say everything. In the days and weeks leading up to the firing of Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett on Feb. 10, you could see signs…
Dave Tippett’s Loyalty to Mike Smith Sealed His Fate Dale Bochon | February 10, 2022 Playing Edmonton Oilers veteran goaltender Mike Smith in back-to-back games most likely cost head coach Dave Tippett his job. Riding a six-game point streak before the 2022 NHL All-Star weekend…
Oilers Have Some Tough Decisions to Make Before the Deadline Dale Bochon | February 5, 2022 There’s been a lot of speculation about Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Ken Holland’s shopping list for the March 21 NHL Trade Deadline. He might be looking at solidifying the goaltending,…
Oilers Have More Questions Than Answers Midway Through 2021-22 Dale Bochon | January 29, 2022 We are close to the halfway point of the 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers season, and it feels like it’s been two seasons rolled into one. The Oilers started the 21-22 campaign…
Oilers Still Have Playoff Possibilities…No, Really They Do Dale Bochon | January 24, 2022 It’s hard to believe that after going over a month without a win, the Edmonton Oilers are still in a position to compete for a playoff spot. After beating the…
Oilers’ Have Some Big Decisions to Make if Struggles Continue Dale Bochon | January 19, 2022 The Ottawa Senators were supposed to provide the Edmonton Oilers with a free space on the 2021-22 bingo card. Last season, the Senators dropped all nine games against the Oilers,…
Oilers Need Luck to Reach Postseason Dale Bochon | January 14, 2022 Call it karma, luck, or a break, whatever it is, the Edmonton Oilers need all of it right now, as they drop further out of the playoff race. So many…
Oilers Should Add New Goalie Before Considering Coaching Change Dale Bochon | January 3, 2022 It’s been a tough start to the New Year for the Edmonton Oilers. The team has dropped three in a row on their current road swing and is 3-9 since…
Oilers Need to Regain Their Confidence to Get Back on Track Dale Bochon | January 1, 2022 As the Edmonton Oilers enjoy a reprieve from the cold Edmonton weather on their current five-game road trip, you can’t help but notice how fragile the team’s psyche currently is.…
Oilers Need a Strong Start Out of the Holiday Break Dale Bochon | December 22, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers might be disappointed that their final three games before the holiday break were postponed, but there’s a silver lining for the team overall. The unexpected week off…
Oilers Have To Look at All Options To Save Season Dale Bochon | December 16, 2021 After a promising start to the 2021-22 NHL campaign, the Edmonton Oilers’ season has taken a turn for the worst in December, one they may not fully recover from. After…
Oilers Can Benefit From Prospects Receiving Early Playing Time Dale Bochon | December 9, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers’ recent rash of injuries has meant a lot of call-ups from their American Hockey League (AHL) farm team down in Bakersfield. With the early-season injury to goaltender…
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