Nilsson Continues to Force Oilers Hand Rob Soria | December 3, 2015 When general manager Peter Chiarelli decided to part ways with a pair of draft picks to acquire netminder Cam Talbot from the New York Rangers, the hope was the Edmonton…
Current Top 10 NHL Duos: Part One Colton Davies | December 3, 2015 A number of dynamic forward pairs are taking the NHL by storm this season. Statistically, a number of teams have two players who, thanks to strong chemistry, carry a lot…
Edmonton Oilers: The Sky Is Not Falling Rob Soria | December 2, 2015 Being a fan of the Edmonton Oilers has arguably never been more difficult. After having Connor McDavid fall into the organization’s lap, many were expecting this once storied franchise to…
Should the Oilers Keep Oscar Klefbom? Marcy Di Michele | December 1, 2015 The Oilers were shut-out by the Maple Leafs and their previously unknown rookie goalie Garret Sparks 3-0, and it sent Twitter into an uproar. Just a couple of days removed…
Edmonton Oilers Monthly Analysis: November 2015 Brett Slawson | December 1, 2015 In October, the Oilers season began on a rough, yet entirely to be expected note. Posting a 4-8 record, the Oilers sat fifth in the Pacific Division, not great, but…
Oilers Must Contemplate Major Trades Brett Slawson | November 30, 2015 Spinning Wheels, No Traction in Edmonton New season, same results. Such has become the unfortunate routine for the Edmonton Oilers, who have continued their seemingly endless futility into the 2015-16…
Oilers: Trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Is Not The Answer Rob Soria | November 30, 2015 With the Edmonton Oilers wallowing in their customary spot at the bottom of the NHL standings, the calls for Peter Chiarelli to trade one of his “inherited” core pieces have…
Facing Off: Oilers, Oilers and More Oilers Larry Fisher | November 30, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Give These Edmonton Oilers Credit Rob Soria | November 29, 2015 It may sound odd to say about a team who currently sits in a tie for last place in the overall standings, but the 2015-16 edition of the Edmonton Oilers…
Will Nail Yakupov’s Absence Hurt the Edmonton Oilers? Rob Soria | November 27, 2015 Contrary to what some may suggest, the Edmonton Oilers did not make the wrong decision in selecting Nail Yakupov with the first overall pick of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.…
The Edmonton Oilers Have Missed Justin Schultz Rob Soria | November 26, 2015 While it may be hard for a fraction of the fan base to accept, the Edmonton Oilers have actually missed not having Justin Schultz in their lineup. By the sounds…
Why are the Oilers in Last Place? Marcy Di Michele | November 26, 2015 Seven wins in 22 games, good for 15 points and dead last in the NHL standings. Where have we seen this before? Yes that’s right, it’s pretty much the same…