Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Defence Carl Maloney | June 7, 2013 The second of three features that will look at the Oilers in their three positional areas. Taking a look at where the strengths are and what weaknesses they need to look…
What Does An AHL Team’s Success Mean for the NHL? Marcy Di Michele | June 6, 2013 The American Hockey League. One tier under the NHL. Seen as a developmental league for young players. But it’s also a platform for pro hockey players young and old who…
Craig MacTavish’s Draft Strategy is Dangerous Mark Wallace Graham | June 6, 2013 Recent news has Craig MacTavish and the Edmonton Oilers considering dealing their first round pick (7th overall). Since the Oilers have an abundance of talent, the team feels that they…
Play the GM: Blues and Oilers Should Talk Jeff Ponder | June 6, 2013 Trade speculation is what fuels NHL fans over the off-season. Without it, talk of hockey would cease to exist in the summer months… especially in St. Louis. So let’s begin…
A Brief Draft History of the Seventh Overall Pick Marcy Di Michele | June 4, 2013 In the salary cap world of the NHL, drafting and developing your own prospects is crucial. Drafting well takes a combination of both shrewd scouting and a little bit of…
Oilers Looking for Experience Behind the Bench Marcy Di Michele | May 31, 2013 Without a normal training camp, it wasn’t easy for coaches to prepare their team for the lock-out shortened season. New coaches had an even more difficult time implementing their system…
Zach Fucale: Edmonton Oiler? Marcy Di Michele | May 30, 2013 It’s not uncommon to see goaltenders get chosen in the first round of the draft, but because the position typically takes the longest to develop, choosing a netminder is often…
Edmonton Oilers Off-Season Focus: The Goaltending Carl Maloney | May 29, 2013 The first of three features that will look at the Oilers in their three positional areas. Taking a look at where the strengths are and what weaknesses they need to…
The Oilers Want to Keep Sam Gagner; on the Lookout for Goalies Marcy Di Michele | May 27, 2013 There had been some speculation over the past few seasons if the Edmonton Oilers were going to hold onto center Sam Gagner, or trade him for assets. His play this…
Edmonton Oilers Draft Day Preview Carl Maloney | May 26, 2013 For the first time in four years the Edmonton Oilers do not enter the NHL Entry Draft having the first overall pick. They were no doubt hoping to be…
Edmonton Oilers Player Awards: Lockout Edition Marcy Di Michele | May 25, 2013 Some may feel the 2012-13 NHL season will forever have an asterix next to it, because it only lasted 48 games instead of the traditional 82. But make no mistake:…
Free Agent Targets for the Edmonton Oilers Marcy Di Michele | May 24, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of needs. Besides solidifying the goaltending, one of the biggest areas of weakness for the Oilers is their team grit and toughness. If anyone…