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Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM

Mehtab Singh Bains | September 2, 2023

Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his nearly four years in Edmonton, he made countless…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Oilers History

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

Mehtab Singh Bains | January 29, 2021

The first game of the Edmonton Oilers’ two-game set against the Toronto Maple Leafs was a highly contested affair that clearly lived up to the hype involved with this marquee…

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4 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 3-1 Loss to the Canadiens

Mehtab Singh Bains | January 19, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers put forth two absolutely abysmal performances in their back-to-back with the Montreal Canadiens en route to being outscored 8-2 over the two games. This article will outline…

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Oilers’ Goaltending Will Be Key to Success in the 2020-21 Season

Mehtab Singh Bains | January 12, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers’ recent goaltending crisis has led to repeated speculation and discussions about the team’s hopes for success and how management will attempt to rectify the situation in net,…

Categories NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending

Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: 6 Rivals in the All-Canadian Division

Mehtab Singh Bains | December 19, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions

Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Ten Top-10 Draft Picks Since the 2009 Draft

Mehtab Singh Bains | December 15, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Oilers History

Oilers’ Special Teams Will Remain Elite Next Season

Mehtab Singh Bains | November 28, 2020

Last season, in terms of their overall special teams, the Edmonton Oilers had one of the all-time historic seasons, finishing first in power-play percentage and second on the penalty kill.…

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Oilers’ Signing of Barrie Could Be the Steal of Free Agency

Mehtab Singh Bains | November 15, 2020

The Edmonton Oilers’ signing of Tyson Barrie in the offseason hasn’t garnered nearly enough attention, considering Barrie’s potential with Edmonton, ability, previous success, and the contract that Ken Holland was…

Categories Editor's Choice, Oilers Transactions

Oilers’ Acquisition of Turris Fills Major Void on Third Line

Mehtab Singh Bains | October 16, 2020

General manager Ken Holland’s acquisition of Kyle Turris in free agency seems to be an incredibly shrewd and underrated move in bolstering the Edmonton Oilers’ depth down the middle. After…

Categories Editor's Choice, Oilers Transactions

The Oilers’ Lengthy History of Major Individual Award Winners

Mehtab Singh Bains | September 30, 2020

The Edmonton Oilers’ lengthy and storied history in the NHL involves numerous major individual awards. The franchise has had a player win nearly every major award, including in the WHA,…

Categories Hockey History, Oilers History

Oilers Acquiring Oliver Ekman-Larsson Not Worth It

Mehtab Singh Bains | September 14, 2020

Rumors have been circulating over the past few days regarding a potential trade involving the Arizona Coyotes and their star defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Despite his no-trade clause, discussions have been…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers

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