Hockey News: Dan Boyle Update; Leafs Win Again Marcy Di Michele | October 16, 2013 Thankfully, Dan Boyle is feeling okay and should be headed back to San Jose soon. [TSN] Meanwhile, the Sharks are none too pleased over Max Lapierre’s hit and actions in…
Do the Oilers Need a Goaltending Upgrade? Marcy Di Michele | October 15, 2013 Prior to this season, Devan Dubnyk’s stats have been on a steady uphill climb. In his rookie season he had a GAA of 3.57 and SV% of .889. The next…
The Problem with the Oilers: Expectations were too High Marcy Di Michele | October 11, 2013 Here is the problem with the Edmonton Oilers. Someone decided it was time to saddle this team with the expectations that this was their year. The Edmonton Oilers, a team…
Hockey News: Joe Thornton’s Goal Celebration; Flames Hot Start Marcy Di Michele | October 11, 2013 In case you missed it, Joe Thornton’s attempt to take the heat of off rookie teammate Tomas Hertl may have gone a little too far. Or maybe it shouldn’t have…
Hockey News: Tomas Hertl Superstar; Rick Nash Concussion? Marcy Di Michele | October 9, 2013 Just in case you haven’t seen Tomas Hertl’s forth goal last night. So exactly who is this 19 year wunderkind who just put himself in Calder Trophy contention? [Rant Sports]…
Five Things We Learned About the Oilers vs. New Jersey Marcy Di Michele | October 8, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers went down 3-0 to the New Jersey Devils last night before suddenly coming to life in the third period. The spark plug appeared to be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins,…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Returns to the Oilers Line-up Marcy Di Michele | October 6, 2013 It’s only been two games. It’s best to reserve judgement on a team until at least a couple of weeks into the season, and even then, there’s still a long…
Hockey News: George Parros Injury Fallout; Vokoun Out Six Months Marcy Di Michele | October 2, 2013 The Blackhawks raised their Stanley Cup banner last night. They also won the game, which was pretty important too. [The Guardian] A great look on the impact of re-alignment for…
Oilers Send the Jets a Fruit Basket in Season Opener Marcy Di Michele | October 2, 2013 Up 4-2 in the second period, it looked like the Edmonton Oilers were on their way to season opening victory. Every game that this team wins without Sam Gagner and…
Newcomer Andrew Ference is Named Oilers Captain Marcy Di Michele | September 30, 2013 Some thought it was going to be Taylor Hall, the heart and soul of the Oilers young core. Fresh off a new long-term contract, the present and future of the…
Hockey News: Leafs Sign Franson; 50 Best Players in the NHL Marcy Di Michele | September 26, 2013 Today’s Leafs practice will consist of John Michael Liles doing shot blocking drills until his legs break while Dave Nonis refreshes capgeek — Jeff Veillette (@Jeffler) September 26, 2013 Tweet…
Oilers Notebook: Nurse Back to Junior; Belanger Retires Marcy Di Michele | September 25, 2013 Darnell Nurse Sent Back to the OHL After last nights 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers, the Edmonton Oilers announced they were sending defenseman Darnell Nurse back to the…