Knoblauch Deserves Far Better Treatment From the Oilers Rupert McDonald | May 13, 2026 If you don’t win, it must be the coach’s fault. That seems to be the mantra from Edmonton Oilers management, and this isn’t just in reference to general manager (GM)…
Oilers Missed Brett Kulak in a Big Way in the Playoffs Rupert McDonald | May 13, 2026 Edmonton Oilers fans are in a strange spot this year. After watching their team advance to the Stanley Cup Final in back-to-back years, they were eliminated this time around in…
Maple Leafs Fans Need to Give John Chayka a Fair Chance Rupert McDonald | May 9, 2026 It’s quite rare to see a move made by an NHL team that seemingly everybody agrees is a bad decision right off the bat. When that’s the case, it typically…
8 Worst Oilers Managerial Decisions Made in the Connor McDavid Era Rupert McDonald | May 6, 2026 Connor McDavid was far from his best in the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff exit, but few, if any, are pointing the blame in his direction. The main reason why is…
Oilers Leadership Group Reportedly Doesn’t Want Nurse Traded Rupert McDonald | May 6, 2026 If you were to take a poll of Edmonton Oilers fans asking for their solutions on how to improve this team, many would suggest trading Darnell Nurse. The 31-year-old’s eight-year,…
6 Former Flames Still Competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Rupert McDonald | May 6, 2026 The Calgary Flames may not have made the playoffs this year, but that doesn’t mean their fan base doesn’t have some rooting interest. Not only has this postseason been worth…
Flames Have Incredibly Bright Future Despite Draft Lottery Disappointment Rupert McDonald | May 6, 2026 It was a result Calgary Flames fans didn’t want to see, but one that many felt was inevitable. The Flames entered Tuesday’s draft lottery with a 9.5 per cent chance…
It’s Time for the Oilers to Part Ways With GM Stan Bowman Rupert McDonald | May 3, 2026 After putting together their best roster in the Connor McDavid era during the 2024-25 season, the Edmonton Oilers chose to part ways with then general manager (GM) Ken Holland. The…
Former NHL Goalie Questions Compete Level of Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Rupert McDonald | April 30, 2026 When the Edmonton Oilers made the decision to trade for Tristan Jarry, there were plenty of concerns. The biggest of the bunch was whether Jarry was any sort of upgrade…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Massive Game 5 Victory Over the Ducks Rupert McDonald | April 29, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers had their backs up against the wall on Tuesday night, and they put forth their best performance in quite some time. Trailing the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in…
Oilers’ Misery Continues as McDavid Refuses to Comment on His Health Rupert McDonald | April 28, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are in a world of trouble right now. After picking up a win in Game 1 over the Anaheim Ducks, they have since dropped three straight and…
4 Young Centres the Flames Should Look to Trade for This Offseason Rupert McDonald | April 27, 2026 The Calgary Flames are continuing to search for a top-line centreman that fits into their rebuilding timeline. This isn’t a new search by any means for the Flames, who are…
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