Three Great Expectations for the Edmonton Oilers Season Marcy Di Michele | September 3, 2013 Last September, there was a sense of disappointment as the hockey world awaited the resolution of the CBA. There was no anticipation for training camp, and no bold pre-season predictions,…
Hockey News: Team Canada Ball Hockey; Kessel Contract Marcy Di Michele | August 28, 2013 Insurance issues kept Team Canada off the ice at the Olympic orientation camp. So they turned to the next best thing. [National Post] Meanwhile, Team USA unveiled their new Olympic…
Hockey News: Gretzky Engagement; Souray Injury Marcy Di Michele | August 21, 2013 Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will be sidelined for at least six months with a wrist injury, so the team signed Mark Fistric to help fill the void. [Puck Daddy]…
Hockey News: Giroux Injury; Alfredsson Saga Marcy Di Michele | August 16, 2013 There seems to be some conflicting views on what exactly happened between the Ottawa Senators and longtime captain Daniel Alfredsson. [Globe and Mail] Sens GM Brian Murray feels that Alfie’s…
Hockey News: Sidney Crosby Controversy; QMJHL Tragedy. Marcy Di Michele | August 12, 2013 Sidney Crosby is probably the most squeaky-clean athlete around, evidenced by this attempt to make him look bad. [Sporting News] Meanwhile, the Penguins have hired Dan Bylsma’s successor, er, assistant…
Why is Ales Hemsky still an Edmonton Oiler? Marcy Di Michele | August 7, 2013 Back in April, Edmonton Oilers General Manager Craig MacTavish had a very clear plan for what he wanted his team to look like in the upcoming season. Since then, part…
Hockey News: Coyotes are Staying in Phoenix; Remembering Shawn Burr Marcy Di Michele | August 6, 2013 Sad day in the hockey world as former Detroit Red Wings player Shawn Burr has passed away. [CTV] It looks as though the ownership drama surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes is…
Are the Edmonton Oilers Finally a Playoff Contender? Marcy Di Michele | August 1, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers roster is evolving. They have a smattering of young, speedy, skilled forwards, and a few grizzled vets sprinkled throughout the lineup. There hasn’t been any really blockbuster…
Hockey News: Arbitration Hearings; Steroids in Hockey Marcy Di Michele | July 30, 2013 The Winnipeg Jets are paying a lot of money for Blake Wheeler’s services. Clearly they got a hold of Evander Kane’s money phone. [Too Many Men on the Site] Staying…
Hockey News: The Tale of Paul Ranger; Olympic Team Snubs Marcy Di Michele | July 26, 2013 You know we’re in the dog days of summer when the Maple Leafs signing Paul Ranger is considered breaking news. [The Star] Speaking of Toronto, what’s the deal with Nazem…
Oilers, Sam Gagner Agree to New Contract Marcy Di Michele | July 22, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers didn’t want to lose Sam Gagner. At least not now. Their depth chart at the center ice position is painfully thin. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins won’t be ready to…
Hockey News: NHL at the Olympics; Division Names Marcy Di Michele | July 22, 2013 At first, it sounded like a news story from the Onion, but it’s in fact true. One of the NHL’s new divisions is called Metropolitan. [The Province] Along with the…
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