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Michael Golden

Michael Golden has covered the Edmonton Oilers for several years with Oil On Whyte and Inside the Rink. He is now a member of the Oilers writing team with The Hockey Writers. Michael is a lifelong hockey fan, and likes to view the game through an analytical lens. Follow him on X @NHLGoldenBoy

Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid Head-to-Head History

Michael Golden | November 22, 2025

It’s a special treat for hockey fans whenever generational talents face off in an NHL game. No two players in the NHL fit that description better than Connor McDavid and…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Revisiting Sabres’ Jack Eichel Trade

Michael Golden | October 29, 2025

It feels like just yesterday that the Buffalo Sabres traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, but it’s already been nearly four years since the blockbuster deal.  Now four…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Golden Knights Transactions, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Sabres Transactions, Vegas Golden Knights

How the Oilers’ Defensive Pairs Performed in Round 1

Michael Golden | May 3, 2024

Another year, another Edmonton Oilers first-round series win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers again took care of their division rivals, but this time, they did so while playing…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Are Better Built for a Deep Playoff Run Than in Years Past

Michael Golden | April 30, 2024

The 2023–24 edition of the Edmonton Oilers give off a different energy than years past. They are the oldest team in the NHL, and their veteran maturity and playoff experience…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers & Skinner Need Bounce-Back Performance vs. Kings in Game 3

Michael Golden | April 26, 2024

After dominating in Game 1, the Edmonton Oilers faced a setback in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings, who evened the series with an overtime win. Now at 1-1…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Oilers Goaltending

Oilers Look to Exorcise Game 1 Demons Against Kings

Michael Golden | April 22, 2024

Well, folks, it’s that time of year. It’s time for chapter 3 of the playoff saga between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers will start the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings

Oilers’ Knoblauch Must Avoid Previous Coaching Staff’s Playoff Errors

Michael Golden | April 19, 2024

In 2022-23, Jay Woodcroft coached the Edmonton Oilers to a 50-23-9 record. They were the hottest team in the NHL down the stretch and looked poised for a deep playoff…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Should Rest Core Players Over Final Stretch of Games

Michael Golden | April 15, 2024

As the Edmonton Oilers enter the final week of the regular season, the coaching staff must determine if/how they will rest key players heading into the playoffs. There has always…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers’ Stanley Cup Hopes Rest on Nurse and Ceci’s Shoulders

Michael Golden | April 12, 2024

There has been much debate regarding the play of Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci this season. The Edmonton Oilers have had relatively consistent success with their other two defensive pairs,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers’ Ekholm, Bouchard Pairing Among the NHL’s Elite

Michael Golden | April 5, 2024

In February 2023, Ken Holland made his boldest move as the Edmonton Oilers general manager when he dealt Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, and a first-round pick to acquire Mattias Ekholm…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers’ Trade Deadline Additions Are Making an Impact

Michael Golden | April 1, 2024

On March 6, the Edmonton Oilers acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks. They followed that up the next day by adding Troy Stetcher from the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers’ Penalty Kill Shines in Victory Over Jets

Michael Golden | March 27, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their road trip last night in ‘friendly Manitoba,’ although this back-and-forth, fight-filled thriller was anything but friendly. The Winnipeg Jets were on a bit of…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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