Oilers’ Russell is Essential Defensive Piece Ian Wilson | October 31, 2018 For some, he’s a cap killer. For others, he’s a Corsi curse. But for the Edmonton Oilers, Kris Russell has been much more this season. A perennial shot-blocking leader in…
3 Fears for Oilers Fans This Halloween Ian Wilson | October 30, 2018 When you’re a fan of the Edmonton Oilers, there’s always plenty to fear, whether it’s Halloween or not. Sure, the team has looked good through the first 10 games of…
Oilers’ Klefbom Playing Like a Top Defender Ian Wilson | October 25, 2018 It may be too early to send Oscar Klefbom’s surgeon a gift basket, but perhaps a “thank you” card is in order. During the first handful of games of the…
Grant Fuhr Ready for Return to Hockey Ian Wilson | October 16, 2018 It’s been almost a decade since Grant Fuhr worked as a goalie coach in the NHL and the Hall-of-Fame netminder says he’s ready for a return to the rink. “It’s…
3 Things to Watch for Early in the Oilers Season Ian Wilson | October 11, 2018 To say the Edmonton Oilers’ season-opening loss to the New Jersey Devils was a letdown would be like saying Connor McDavid is pretty good at hockey; it’s an understatement. During…
3 Reasons the Oilers Shouldn’t Panic Over Koskinen Ian Wilson | September 19, 2018 No, those were not Edmonton Oilers highlights from last season. You’re forgiven if you mistook goaltender Mikko Koskinen’s performance against the Calgary Flames on Monday night for video clips of…
Edmonton Oilers’ PTO Expectations Ian Wilson | September 15, 2018 From a management point of view, the professional tryout (PTO) is often referred to as bargain shopping. From a player’s perspective, it may offer one last shot to prove you…
Lucic Will Bounce Back for the Oilers Ian Wilson | September 11, 2018 He’s one of many Edmonton Oilers who needs to return to form this season. For a durable player who had consistently scored 20-plus goals and 50-plus points over the four…
What the Oiler Jersey You Wear Says About You Ian Wilson | September 6, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers have one of the most engaged fan bases in the NHL. Attend any game and you’ll see plenty of blue and orange jerseys in the crowd. But…
Oilers Goalie Cam Talbot – Bounce Back or Bust Ian Wilson | September 2, 2018 The stakes for Oilers’ goalie Cam Talbot are higher than Edmonton’s Stantec Tower, which will be Canada’s tallest building outside of Toronto when construction of the skyscraper wraps up this…
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