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Rob Soria

Rob Soria is the Author of Connor McDavid: Hockey's Next Great One. He has chronicled the Orange and Blue since creating his Oil Drop blog in 2011 and has also had his writings featured over at HometownHockey.ca and Vavel USA, where he has covered the NHL, MLB and ATP Tour. Rob was born, raised and still resides in Edmonton, Alberta and can be reached via twitter @Oil_Drop.

Oilers Must Avoid Panic Move

Rob Soria | April 13, 2018

With a season that can only be described as disastrous finally in the books, the Edmonton Oilers are once again heading into the off-season with many a question surrounding their…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Management

Devin Buffalo Setting A New Standard

Rob Soria | March 8, 2018

To suggest the last couple of months have been a whirlwind for Dartmouth Big Green starting netminder Devin Buffalo would be an understatement. In what is his senior year, the…

Categories College Hockey, NCAA

A Tale of Two Seasons

Rob Soria | January 25, 2018

Coming off what was easily their most disappointing effort of the season, the Edmonton Oilers reached a new low point for 2017-18. After being thoroughly dominated by the lowly Buffalo…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Could Hit Break on High Note

Rob Soria | January 12, 2018

With just one win in their last eight games, Saturday evening cannot come soon enough for the Edmonton Oilers. Yes, it has not been a pleasant start to the New…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights

What Should the Edmonton Oilers Do Next?

Rob Soria | January 11, 2018

Despite looking as though their 2017-18 campaign is all but over, there are still those holding out hope the Edmonton Oilers could somehow save their season. Now the chances of…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers: Lack of Effort Not the Issue

Rob Soria | January 7, 2018

Hockey fans are an interesting bunch. Perhaps it is due to the fact the sport is played at such high speeds and often includes a physical aspect but whenever a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Need to Sit and Take Their Medicine

Rob Soria | January 3, 2018

Even for those of us who weren’t completely sold on the Edmonton Oilers being as good as many an expert thought they would be heading in the season, no one…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Fail to Recognize Importance of Sekera

Rob Soria | January 2, 2018

After taking over the reins as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, Peter Chiarelli targeted two players to help address what was an apparent need for the club. In acquiring…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Management

It’s Now or Never for the Edmonton Oilers

Rob Soria | December 30, 2017

Heading into the NHL’s mandated Christmas Break the Edmonton Oilers appeared to have finally started to right the ship. Despite going into the annual hiatus on a four-game win streak…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Darnell Nurse Delivering on Promise

Rob Soria | December 19, 2017

To have expected Darnell Nurse to come out of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and immediately turn into a bonafide top-four defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers was never a realistic…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Here Comes the Connor McDavid Show

Rob Soria | December 13, 2017

It took a bit of time but guess who is on the verge of taking his rightful place atop the NHL scoring race? After fighting off illness for the better…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Have No Wiggle Room

Rob Soria | December 11, 2017

There is no question the Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of playing their best hockey of the season. Unfortunately for them, said run has resulted in them posting a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers
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