Hockey News: Winter Classic Day; New Contract for Foligno Marcy Di Michele | January 1, 2015 Canada loves to beat the USA on New Year’s Eve. [Defending Big D] The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Nick Foligno to a shiny new contract. [CBC] Calgary is keeping…
Hockey News: Jordan Staal’s Return; New Contract for Bjugstad Marcy Di Michele | December 31, 2014 Everyone’s favorite World Junior’s rivalry is almost upon us. [IIHF] Darryl Sutter is suspicious of Ben Scrivens’ stick. [Deadspin] So why exactly did the Oilers trade for Derek Roy? [Oil…
Oilers Trade for Derek Roy. Another Band-Aid Solution? Marcy Di Michele | December 29, 2014 The Nashville Predators placed Derek Roy on waivers. For whatever reason, he wasn’t providing what they expected of him. Maybe another team would decide he could help them. But alas,…
Hockey News: Pete DeBoer Fired; P.K Subban’s Surprise Marcy Di Michele | December 26, 2014 John Scott got a four game suspension. [Yahoo Sports] What should Oilers fans be looking for at the World Juniors? [Oilers Nation] Leon Draisaitl wasn’t allowed to play at the…
Hockey News: Oilers Struggle; Carey Price Shines Marcy Di Michele | December 24, 2014 The World Junior Hockey Championship is almost upon us. [Defending Big D] Should the NHL do away with the loser point? [Pens Initiative] Another Penguin is injured. What else is…
Hockey News: Flames Lose Again; Steven Mason Injured Marcy Di Michele | December 20, 2014 Tough times for the Flames. [Calgary Herald] Jussi Jokinen’s decision to move on from the Penguins was made for him. [Post Gazette] What is Nazem Kadri? [Maple Leafs Hot Stove]…
Hockey News: Saku Koivu Tribute; Mumps Report Marcy Di Michele | December 19, 2014 How did the mumps start in the NHL? Here’s a handy map to help break it down. [Pensblog] Not even the refs are immune. [Sportsnet] Sidney Crosby is recovered and…
Hockey News: Taylor Hall Trade Rumors; Jacob Trouba Out Marcy Di Michele | December 17, 2014 Turnovers are leading to trouble for the Washington Capitals. [Japers Rink] The Devils drafting has doomed them. [Bleacher Report] How much does luck play a role in hockey? [Flames Nation]…
Oilers Coaching Carousel Continues: Dallas Eakins Fired Marcy Di Michele | December 15, 2014 The last time Craig MacTavish was the head coach of the Oilers was in 2009. He was fired and replaced by Pat Quinn, who lasted one season behind the bench.…
Oilers Proving First Overall Picks don’t Guarantee Success Marcy Di Michele | December 12, 2014 Not since the Quebec Nordiques of 1989-1991 did a team select first overall in the draft for three straight years. Those picks, though eventually traded away, resulted in a Stanley…
Hockey News: Jonathan Toews Hurting; Babcock Staying in Detroit? Marcy Di Michele | December 12, 2014 Ryan Garbutt received a 3-game ban for his slew-foot. [Defending Big D] Is Chris Stewart finally going to be traded? [SI.com] The Sabres are winning themselves out of the McDavid…
Hockey News: Jonathan Bernier Interview; Ducks Sign Bryzgalov Marcy Di Michele | December 10, 2014 Because putting teams in markets that don’t care about hockey has worked so well in the past. [Yahoo Sports] The salary cap is expected to go up for next season.…