The Edmonton Oilers: Whose Fault is it? Marcy Di Michele | November 14, 2014 The Oilers were trailing the Ottawa Senators 3-0 last night but stormed back to force overtime. They lost the game on a shot Ben Scrivens should have had. The loss…
Hockey News: Horton’s Decision; Habs Beat up on Bruins Marcy Di Michele | November 14, 2014 Connor McDavid will be out up to six weeks. His World Junior participation remains a question mark. [Toronto Sun] Is Mike Richards on the trading block? [Hockey Feed] It’s perplexing…
Hockey News: Sergei Gonchar Trade; Connor McDavid Injury Marcy Di Michele | November 12, 2014 Seriously though, why is Connor McDavid fighting? [SB Nation] Speaking of McDavid, the Oilers have yet to beat a Western Conference team this season. [Oilers Nation] Ranking the Pacific Division. [Today’s…
Edmonton Report: Are the Oilers Young Players Overrated? Marcy Di Michele | November 10, 2014 A sentiment echoed in Edmonton: they aren’t as good as we thought they were. A more accurate statement: they’re not as good as we hoped they’d be. Three first overall…
Hockey News: Marc-Andre Fleury Contract; NHL Jersey Advertisements Marcy Di Michele | November 7, 2014 Best wishes to Daniel Winnik after a pretty nasty collision. [CBS Sports] Leafs’ Carter Ashton has been suspended 20 games. Because he has asthma apparently. [CBC] The Penguins re-signed Marc-Andre…
Hockey News: Ovechkin Sets Caps Record; Suspension for Johnson? Marcy Di Michele | November 5, 2014 Pittsburgh’s power play is lethal, their goaltending has been solid and they’re actually getting depth scoring. Of course it’s time to make a trade. [Pensburgh] There was a goalie interference…
The Oilers are Without Their Captain and Best Player Marcy Di Michele | November 3, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers lost more than just a game on Saturday night. They fought hard, but ultimately fell thanks to a miscue by goalie Ben Scrivens. He shouldn’t shoulder all…
Hockey News: Penguins Stun Devils; Hats Off to Tarasenko Marcy Di Michele | October 29, 2014 The Buffalo Sabres really want Connor McDavid. But at least pretend to try, guys. [Sportsnet] The Penguins were down 3-1 to the Devils at one point. It didn’t last long.…
Hockey News: Surgery for Olli Maatta; Rangers’ Wild Game Marcy Di Michele | October 28, 2014 Penguins defenceman Olli Maatta is set to undergo surgery to remove a tumor in his neck. He’s still planning to play until then. This kid is something. Best wishes to…
What if Nail Yakupov wasn’t Russian? Marcy Di Michele | October 28, 2014 Hockey is a game of narratives, where intriguing stories and forced drama fuel the media machine of the NHL. It could be controversial or predictable; it could be a feel…
Hockey News: Scott Darling Wins Debut; Nick Foligno Injured Marcy Di Michele | October 27, 2014 Seriously, how does John Scott still have a job? [NESN] Can’t help but feel good for a guy like Scott Darling. [Sun Times] A hand-cuffing contract to Rob Scuderi, overpaying…
Hockey News: Chara Injured; Hurricanes Still Winless Marcy Di Michele | October 24, 2014 Despite the constant rumors and media chatter, James Neal was shocked about his trade. [Trib Live] Neal is picking up the pieces just fine, as he and the Nashville Predators…