Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19 Matthew Zator | September 19, 2024 Sept. 19 was a good day for NHL debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. Also, the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Matthew Zator | September 16, 2024 The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 Dale Bochon | September 13, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12 Matthew Zator | September 12, 2024 On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his retirement while…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Journeymen, Goal Leaders & Hamburgers Jacob Billington | September 11, 2024 Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 9, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Back-to-Back Stanley Cups, Selke Winners & 1980 Season Jacob Billington | September 6, 2024 Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 6, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History Brian Swane | September 6, 2024 On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM Mehtab Singh Bains | September 2, 2024 *This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Matthew Zator | September 2, 2024 This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team Canada. Also, another talented class of NHL greats was inducted into the…
Gaudreau Remembered in Edmonton for All He Brought to Battle of Alberta Brian Swane | September 2, 2024 Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were tragically killed on Thursday night (Aug. 29) in Salm County, New Jersey. The siblings were riding bicycles when…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Number 99, Canadiens Number 10 & Sittler Jacob Billington | August 21, 2024 Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 21, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Ceci Had His Critics But Deserves Appreciation for Time With Oilers Brian Swane | August 21, 2024 On Sunday (Aug. 18), the Edmonton Oilers dealt defenceman Cody Ceci and their third-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Ty…