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Kelsey KrahnKelsey Krahn

Freelance writer and globetrotter—will only travel and work in places where she can watch hockey online (basically anywhere in the world). I began working as a content writer in 2017, and I've composed content for a variety of clients and a range of topics ever since. My favourite topic? Hockey.

Pros and Cons: Oilers and the NHL’s Return to Play Proposal

May 27, 2020May 23, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

Before I begin, let’s make a communal vow to not rule out the 2019-20 Stanley Cup champions as real winners since it’s the “COVID Cup” or the “Pandemic Cup.” Once …

Read morePros and Cons: Oilers and the NHL’s Return to Play Proposal

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags COVID-19

Oilers’ Tippett, Holland, Bear, McDavid Deserve NHL Award Consideration

May 5, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Ethan Bear

The 2019-20 season propelled an array of excitement, stress, and hope, but then the pause happened—and replaced all hockey-related, hope-related emotions with pure, uninhibited sadness.  When the pause hit, the …

Read moreOilers’ Tippett, Holland, Bear, McDavid Deserve NHL Award Consideration

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Dave Tippett, Ethan Bear, Ken Holland

Edmonton Oilers’ Would You Rather

April 18, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers players celebrate

While the NHL pause frighteningly lingers on, it may be fun to take a break from spiraling thoughts, wondering if the Edmonton Oilers will finally get a chance to enjoy …

Read moreEdmonton Oilers’ Would You Rather

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Dallas Eakins, Paul Coffey, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall

Edmonton Oilers’ Key Moments From 2019-20

April 2, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers celebrate

Out of all seasons to announce a pause, it had to be this one, didn’t it? It couldn’t have been during one of the three seasons that the Edmonton Oilers …

Read moreEdmonton Oilers’ Key Moments From 2019-20

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl

Oilers’ Roster Is Their Best Since 2005-06

March 7, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Colby Cave Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers made a splash in 2005-06 when they squeaked into the playoffs and bulldozed their way to the Stanley Cup Final. It’s impossible to forget Fernando Pisani’s shorthanded …

Read moreOilers’ Roster Is Their Best Since 2005-06

Categories Oilers History Tags Chris Pronger, Connor McDavid, Dwayne Roloson, Leon Draisaitl

5 Oilers Unsung Heroes of the 2019-20 Season

March 2, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers celebrate

The Edmonton Oilers currently sit four points back from first place in the Pacific Division with a game in hand—in March. The team’s unrelenting play, paired with crafty work from …

Read more5 Oilers Unsung Heroes of the 2019-20 Season

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Josh Archibald, Oscar Klefbom, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Sam Gagner

Oilers’ Special Teams Will Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive

February 21, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers celebrate

It’s that time of the season where your imagination drifts to dream-like scenarios, such as your hockey team clinching a playoff spot. You imagine relief flooding over every inch of …

Read moreOilers’ Special Teams Will Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, Connor McDavid

Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins Deserves More Credit for His Play

February 21, 2020February 19, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn

With a majority of the headlines directed towards praising other teammates, it can be easy to forget that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has played an integral role on the Edmonton Oilers for …

Read moreOilers’ Nugent-Hopkins Deserves More Credit for His Play

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Kailer Yamamoto, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Oilers’ Newfound Depth Will Help Them Survive McDavid Injury

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers have a strong enough team to survive without Connor McDavid. At first, No. 97’s injury created a cacophony of anxiety, but once reality sunk in, it was …

Read moreOilers’ Newfound Depth Will Help Them Survive McDavid Injury

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Kailer Yamamoto, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Oilers Can Trust Holland at the Trade Deadline

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland

After years and years of hopeless management, the Edmonton Oilers finally have someone trustworthy in charge. During the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, I remember being afraid that the Oilers’ general …

Read moreOilers Can Trust Holland at the Trade Deadline

Categories Editor's Choice, Oilers Management, Trade Deadline Tags 2020 NHL Trade Deadline, Kailer Yamamoto, Ken Holland, Tyler Benson

Stop Saying Draisaitl Needs McDavid to Be Good

January 23, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl

TSN just released a mid-season ranking of the top 50 players in 2019-20. Naturally, the Edmonton Oilers’ god-like, all-mighty Connor McDavid ranks as number one, while Leon Draisaitl takes the …

Read moreStop Saying Draisaitl Needs McDavid to Be Good

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl

Kassian Is Triumphant in Tkachuk Debacle

January 14, 2020 by Kelsey Krahn
Zack Kassian Edmonton Oilers

It has only been a couple of days since Zack Kassian threw Matthew Tkachuk around like a ragdoll. The spirited incident may have resulted in a two-game suspension for the …

Read moreKassian Is Triumphant in Tkachuk Debacle

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers Tags Matthew Tkachuk, Zack Kassian
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