Oilers’ Yakupov Failure a Two-Way Street Rob Soria | October 8, 2016 From the moment the Edmonton Oilers decided to use the No. 1 selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft to select Nail Yakupov, there were those who questioned the decision.…
Yakupov and the Curse of the #1 Pick Marcy Di Michele | October 8, 2016 We’ve learned one thing about Peter Chiarelli during his time as an NHL GM: He cares not for a player’s draft status. If he feels trading them will improve the…
Yakupov and Russell Deals Show Changed Focus Jim Parsons | October 8, 2016 Judging by fan reaction, you’d think that over the last 24 hours, the Edmonton Oilers just dismantled a winning franchise. Early into the evening on Friday, two transactions woke the…
Nail Yakupov Traded to St. Louis Blues, Oilers Reportedly Sign Russell Brandon Share-Cohen | October 7, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers have traded former first-overall draft pick Nail Yakupov to the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old forward’s name has been discussed in trade rumors for years, but the…
Flyers’ Del Zotto Out With Injury, Oilers Assign Reinhart to AHL & More News Steven DiOssi | October 7, 2016 Del Zotto Out More Than a Month With Injury Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto will miss the next four to five weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced…
3 Questions Facing the Kings Eric Roberts | October 7, 2016 Only two preseason games separate the Los Angeles Kings from the start of the 2016-17 season. The Kings will play their final two tune-up games against the Dallas Stars and…
Oilers Shopping Yakupov: 8 Potential Buyers Larry Fisher | October 7, 2016 It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are shopping Nail Yakupov. He asked for a trade last season and Peter Chiarelli was trying to move him even before that request…
Blackhawks Interested in Oilers’ Yakupov, Flames’ Tkachuk Makes Roster & More News Steven DiOssi | October 6, 2016 Blackhawks Interested in Oilers’ Yakupov The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly interested in trading for Edmonton Oilers forward Nail Yakupov, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie on Thursday. Although McKenzie acknowledged Stan…
‘Frenchy’ Can Play: Meet Yohann Auvitu Dan Rice | October 6, 2016 It’s still too early to tell, but the New Jersey Devils may have found a diamond in the rough in French defenseman Yohann Auvitu. He has impressed many and turned some heads…
Martin St. Louis to Have Number Retired, Bjugstad and Merrill Injured & More News Dustin L. Nelson | October 6, 2016 Every announcement coming out of Tampa during training camp is watched with great anticipation because RFA forward Nikita Kucherov remains unsigned. But that wasn’t the big news Thursday. The team…
NHL’s Worst-Kept Secret: McDavid Named Captain Marcy Di Michele | October 6, 2016 It was the worst-kept secret in the NHL. Who was going to be the Oilers next captain? Would they go with “veteran” Jordan Eberle or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins? How about newcomer Milan…
Maple Leafs Rebuild Forgetting Goaltending Brett Slawson | October 6, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most promising teams in the entire National Hockey League, of this, there is no doubt. Flush with a seemingly endless supply of…
