Oilers Goaltending
Oilers Can't Afford to Rest Talbot
March 23rd, 2017 After a disappointing loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers heavy reliance on goaltender Cam Talbot is once again being scrutinized. Going into Wednesday's game, the Oilers were tied with the Ducks at 87 points and playing for second place in the Pacific Division....
Talbot to Shatter Oilers' Record
March 19th, 2017 The conversation between Edmonton Oilers' coach Todd McLellan and his No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot, probably goes something like this: McLellan: "Hey Cam, how ya feeling tonight?" Talbot: "Good coach." McLellan: "Ok good, because you're in again." With Talbot...
Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies
February 9th, 2017 Goaltending: hockey's most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses, and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 mph slap shots, and 200 pound players barreling into them. They're quirky, and unique, but no team...
Are the Oilers This Good? The Goaltending
January 30th, 2017 In the final of a three-part series, it wouldn't be fair to discuss the Edmonton Oilers success this season without mentioning the goaltending. In fact, as good as Connor McDavid is, there are many who will argue that the most valuable player of the Oilers season-to-date is...
No Logic in Oilers Acquiring Halak
January 2nd, 2017 When the New York Islanders waived veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak, media outlets made an automatic link to the Edmonton Oilers. It's rumored Oilers head coach Todd McLellan has lost confidence in backup Jonas Gustavsson and thus relied heavily on starter Cam Talbot....
Talbot Brings Stability to Oilers Crease
December 30th, 2016 With the midway point of the 2015-16 season a week away, it is next to impossible to not be impressed with the Edmonton Oilers. They still have their flaws, but to be entrenched in a battle for top spot in the Pacific Division, 37 games into the year, and seemingly growing...
