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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3 Oilers That Need to Step Up
December 2nd, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers are getting better results under new head coach Ken Hitchcock, but there are several players that still need to step up. On most nights, if Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins don't get on the score sheet, the Oilers' chances of winning are low. Related - Edmonton Oilers Quarter-Season...
Oilers Prospect Update: Bouchard, McLeod, Rodrigue
November 29th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers have built a healthy stable of prospects that could become solid NHL players. It's too early to predict when or how many of them will make it to the highest level, but the productiveness of their junior and minor pro prospects should have fans in Oil Country excited about the future. Related: Oilers 2018 NHL...
Connor McDavid's Most Memorable Goals
November 23rd, 2018 Since he joined the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16, Connor McDavid has accumulated many milestones and accolades. McDavid added to his list of achievements on Tuesday when he scored his 100th career NHL goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. The 21-year-old phenom reached the century mark in just 230 NHL games. Only Wayne...
Oilers Prospect Hebig Blowing Up in Bakersfield
November 16th, 2018 Each year, a few hidden gems emerge in the NHL. Edmonton Oilers' prospect Cameron Hebig could be a diamond in the rough that just needed some polish. While several of the Oilers more notable prospects pushed for roster spots with the big club in training camp, Hebig embraced his opportunity down on the farm. The 21-year-old Saskatoon,...
Oilers' McDavid & Draisaitl Unstoppable in OT
November 1st, 2018 Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are undoubtedly the most dangerous duo in the NHL in overtime. Since 2016-17, McDavid leads the NHL in overtime points with 12, while Draisaitl is tied for second with 11. Additionally, they have connected on the same overtime goal nine times. "We've got some skill," McDavid told Oilers...
Nugent-Hopkins Thriving in Offensive Role
October 30th, 2018 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins joined the Edmonton Oilers in the fall of 2011 as an offensively creative 18-year-old and played with fellow young guns Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle. He had 18 goals and 52 points in 62 games in his injury-shortened rookie season. In the years to come, though, Nugent-Hopkins sacrificed some of his...
