Happy Birthday to the Finnish Flash, Jari Kurri Mark Wallace Graham | May 18, 2013 Jari Kurri, an underrated member of the Edmonton Oilers dynasty of the 1980s, celebrates his 53rd birthday today. Sometimes overshadowed by the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, Kurri…
Three Positives from the Edmonton Oilers Season Marcy Di Michele | May 15, 2013 Anytime a team moves up in the standings, that season can be considered an improvement. Granted, for the Edmonton Oilers it wasn’t a big jump, but not being in contention…
The Oklahoma City Barons Have Everything But Fans Ross Bonander | May 14, 2013 Last night, the Texas Stars lost game three of their AHL semifinals match-up with the Oklahoma City Barons 4-0, as goalie Yann Danis put on another spectacular performance in net.…
Daryl Katz Better Pony Up For New Arena Mark Wallace Graham | May 13, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers need a new arena, that’s for sure. The Rexall Place is the third oldest and the third smallest venue in the NHL. Although the ice surface at…
Edmonton Oilers Top 10 Prospects: Spring 2013 Edition Carl Maloney | May 12, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers may be continuously scuffling to make the playoffs and still trying to establish themselves, but they are still the envy of many teams in the NHL for their…
Is Devan Dubnyk a Legitimate Number One NHL Goalie? Marcy Di Michele | May 10, 2013 Who is Devan Dubnyk? He will be entering his fifth season in the NHL this October, and no one really knows the answer to that question, not even his team.…
Could Antti Raanta Be the Answer for the Edmonton Oilers? Carl Maloney | May 8, 2013 It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have a number of holes to fill going forward, and new GM Craig MacTavish will have a full to-do list to prioritize in…
Was Nail Yakupov Robbed of a Calder Trophy Nod? Marcy Di Michele | May 6, 2013 He led all rookies this season in goals. He tied Jonathan Huberdeau in points. He did all this while playing for a dismal Edmonton Oilers team, and for the most…
Would the Oilers Consider Trading Taylor Hall? Marcy Di Michele | May 3, 2013 First reaction to reading this headline: “WHAT??” The possibility of moving Nail Yakupov was already explored, now it’s time to focus on another first overall pick playing in Edmonton, Taylor Hall. Hall…
Edmonton Oilers Draft Targets: Nikita Zadorov Mark Wallace Graham | May 3, 2013 So, the Edmonton Oilers don’t have the number one overall pick in this year’s draft (hooray for slight improvement!), but not to worry Oil Country, this year’s draft is pretty…
Edmonton Oilers Well Represented at IIHF World Hockey Championships Carl Maloney | May 3, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers’ season has come to an end and for most players at this time their hockey is done until training camps open next fall. That isn’t true of a…
The Edmonton Oilers Don’t Have the First Overall Draft Pick? Marcy Di Michele | April 30, 2013 Last night’s NHL draft lottery made it official. The Edmonton Oilers will not be selecting first overall this summer. The Colorado Avalanche are the lucky recipients this season, winning the…