Oilers Face Early Season Test Against Jets Dale Bochon | November 15, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for two important games in mid-November against the Winnipeg Jets. On Tuesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 18, the Oilers and Jets will play a…
Oilers Hope Hot Power Play Translates to Playoff Success Dale Bochon | November 12, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers’ fast start to the 2021-22 season can be attributed to a lot of factors, but many point to a power play operating at close to 50 percent…
Oilers & Flames Pushing Each Other at the Top of the Pacific Division Dale Bochon | October 31, 2021 The 2021-22 NHL Season is closing out its first month and the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are on pace to go neck and neck, not only for a playoff…
Oilers’ Tippett Needs More Than a Good Regular Season Dale Bochon | October 26, 2021 Over the past 12 seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have gone through head coaches as fast as Spinal Tap went through drummers. Pat Quinn, Tom Renny, Ralph Kreuger, Dallas Eakins, Todd…
Oilers’ New Players Are Impacting Team Culture Dale Bochon | October 16, 2021 The offseason moves made by the Edmonton Oilers came with a mix of applause, angst and even sorrow among team faithful. When the transactions for Duncan Keith, Zach Hyman, Warren…
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Drops in Latest Player Rankings Dale Bochon | October 12, 2021 Where’s the love for Edmonton Oilers centerman Leon Draisaitl? When TSN released their Top 50 Player rankings in early October, Edmonton Oilers fans looked to see where their favourite players…
Oilers’ Michaels & Moon Give Team Top-Notch Broadcast Duo Dale Bochon | October 7, 2021 Fans of the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a long run of excellence in the radio broadcast booth. Since 1973, there have been three main play-by-play announcers: Hockey Hall of Fame…
Oilers Honour Joey Moss with Statue Dale Bochon | September 29, 2021 When you think of players, coaches, and members of the Edmonton Oilers organization who have made positive contributions to the Oilers and the community, names such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark…
Oilers’ Goaltending Plans Affected by Stalock News Dale Bochon | September 25, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers received bad news at the start of their main training camp. Oilers general manager Ken Holland announced that goaltender Alex Stalock is unlikely to play this season…
Oilers GM Ken Holland Has Team on the Right Track Dale Bochon | September 18, 2021 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has faced his share of criticism, especially this past offseason. When Holland engineered the trades of Ethan Bear and Caleb Jones, fans and some…
Oilers Fans Could Get Long-Awaited Breakthrough in 2021-22 Dale Bochon | September 15, 2021 Every season brings optimism for Edmonton Oilers fans. However, this year the Oilers and players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl might finally achieve the breakthrough everyone has been hoping…
Battle of Alberta Will Hold Extra Importance in 2021-22 Dale Bochon | September 10, 2021 Sports fans growing up in Alberta have usually had to choose sides. Calgary or Edmonton. Flames or Oilers. With the recent Battle of Alberta in the CFL featuring two teams…
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