Eric Friesen
Eric Friesen, a contributor to The Hockey Writers, is a freelance sports broadcaster from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He has followed the Edmonton Oilers for more than 20 years.
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Oilers Prospect Update: 2016 Draft Class
June 23rd, 2019 It usually takes five years after a draft for NHL teams to really know what they have in a player. Sure, there are superstars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, who have an immediate impact at the NHL level. But most prospects need additional time to hone their craft in junior, college, or the minor leagues before stepping into an...
Oilers Prospect Update: Dmitri Samorukov
June 1st, 2019 The strength of the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool is undoubtedly on the back end. With Evan Bouchard, Caleb Jones, Ethan Bear and William Lagesson already playing in the AHL, the Oilers appear to be set up well for the future. However, Dmitri Samorukov might have a higher ceiling than all of them. Dmitri Samorukov, the Edmonton...
Wayne Gretzky's Greatest Moments Since Retiring
April 30th, 2019 If you have followed the NHL at any point in the last four decades, you know the name Wayne Gretzky. The Great One's impact on the game of hockey is immeasurable, and his legend only continues to grow with each passing season. Although I was born shortly after his glory years with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s, I'm fortunate to...
3 Oilers Prospects to Follow in AHL Playoffs
April 2nd, 2019 For the 12th time in the past 13 years, the Edmonton Oilers have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With their 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, the Oilers were officially eliminated from playoff contention. This is an emotionally difficult time for Oilers fans, who now have another draft lottery to look...
Oilers' McDavid & Draisaitl on the Verge of History
March 27th, 2019 Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are undoubtedly the most dangerous offensive duo in the NHL. Since 2016-17, McDavid and Draisaitl have combined for 566 points, which is 53 points more than the next highest scoring duo (Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin) in the league during that time. McDavid recorded his...
Former Oilers Worth Bringing Back
February 28th, 2019 Sam Gagner's Edmonton homecoming has been both nostalgic and productive. Since he was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers on Feb. 16, Gagner has two goals and added a shootout marker in five games. Oilers fans have not been this excited for a former player to rejoin the club since Ryan Smyth in 2011. Related - Gagner’s Most Memorable...
