Salim Valji

Edmonton Oilers Propoganda Debuts Second Season Tuesday Night on Sportsnet

Salim Valji | October 25, 2011

Edmonton is a one dimensional sports town, with the Oilers garnering a majority of the attention year round. Whether it’s the draft in mid-June or training camp in September or…

Something’s Gotta Give in Oil Country

Salim Valji | October 17, 2011

With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins immaculate debut in the NHL (4 goals in his first two games), the decision of whether or not to send him back to the WHL has suddenly…

Optimal Renney: In What Conditions Does the Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Thrive?

Salim Valji | September 28, 2011

I met Tom Renney once. Sat next to him on my flight to Minneapolis for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Great guy, and you can instantly tell why players are…

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

Salim Valji | September 13, 2011

It’s one of the hottest debates facing the hard luck fans of the Edmonton Oilers. With Taylor Hall making the jump from OHL superstar to NHL rookie and faring…

Edmonton Oilers: Should They Trade Jordan Eberle for Jordan Staal?

Salim Valji | May 18, 2011

In a previous article, I wrote how Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal has not lived up to the expectations of where he was selected in the draft (2nd overall in…

Washington Capitals: Why Hiring Craig MacTavish Makes Sense

Salim Valji | May 5, 2011

With the latest episode of “Washington Capitals Playoff Woes” having just finished shooting in Tampa Bay, the next step for this franchise revolves around head coach Bruce Boudreau. For Boudreau,…