Don’t Worry About the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 3, 2017 Ups and downs are normal for NHL teams. There will be great stretches and not so good ones. (Unless you’re the Washington Capitals, who never seem to go through any…
What’s Behind the Oilers Resurgence? Marcy Di Michele | January 27, 2017 Heading into the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers are tied for first place in the Pacific Division. Think about that for a moment. The Oilers, a team mired in futility…
The Oilers Shouldn’t Be All In Marcy Di Michele | January 25, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers are in a position they haven’t been for a long time, and that’s a playoff spot in January. As we approach the All-Star Break, the Oilers find…
Connor Deserves the Hart Marcy Di Michele | January 20, 2017 Sidney Crosby is the best player in the world. There’s no debating that, especially considering the last calendar year. But Crosby plays on a great team, so great in fact…
Trade Jordan Eberle? Marcy Di Michele | January 18, 2017 A hockey player can milk a lot out of being a World Juniors hero, especially if it was playing for Canada. Jordan Eberle will always be remembered for his game-tying…
What Should be Expected of Lucic? Marcy Di Michele | January 16, 2017 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Milan Lucic to a lucrative free agent contract in the summer, it was met with mixed reviews. Some believed his experience and toughness would bring…
Closure to the Taylor Hall Story Marcy Di Michele | January 13, 2017 It would be unfair to say that the Edmonton Oilers are “better off” without Taylor Hall. But with Connor McDavid taking the reigns, and the emergence of Leon Draisaitl, it’s…
The All-Star Game Doesn’t Matter Marcy Di Michele | January 11, 2017 It’s already been a year since a few bored hockey bloggers decided to make a mockery of both the NHL and tough-guy John Scott, by voting the enforcer into the…
Remembering Taylor Hall Marcy Di Michele | January 7, 2017 “It’s going to be weird. I guess now I start thinking about it. I’m just trying to stay focused on helping my team and trying to get two points for us.…
Gold Medal Game Decided by Shootout Marcy Di Michele | January 6, 2017 The better team doesn’t always prevail in a one-game, winner-take-all affair, especially when that game isn’t decided by actually playing hockey. Such was the case for Team Canada, who was…
Russia Wins Bronze, Sweden Leaves Empty-Handed Marcy Di Michele | January 5, 2017 A bronze medal should never be seen as a consolation prize. Making the final four in of itself is an accomplishment. In fact, in order to capture bronze, you have to…
World Juniors Medal Predictions Marcy Di Michele | January 5, 2017 It all comes down to this. Four countries, vying for three medals, one looking to be crowned World Junior Champion. In a tournament that is normally fairly predictable, the four best…
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