NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Barry Trotz Coaching Update Jim Parsons | May 31, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is an update on the rumors the Edmonton Oilers had COVID issues to deal with. Meanwhile, is there any news on Barry Trotz and…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Canadiens Jim Parsons | May 30, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports the Edmonton Oilers have run into COVID-related issues traveling to Colorado. What does that mean? Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have apparently interviewed…
Avalanche vs. Oilers: 5 Key Storylines That Will Define the Series Marko Zlomislic | May 30, 2022 In dispatching the troublesome St. Louis Blues in six games, the Colorado Avalanche advanced to their first Western Conference Final since 2002. The Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers represent the final…
Weekly Lost & Found: St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames & Round 3 Predictions Sean Raggio | May 30, 2022 This week is a special Weekly Lost & Found edition, as it’s my 100th article with The Hockey Writers. The support and camaraderie experienced with THW have been unmatched, and…
McDavid vs. Makar Will Determine Oilers/Avalanche Series Mike Fink | May 30, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final for the right to play in the Stanley Cup Final. The series features some of the most…
McDavid’s Elevated Play is What Tortorella Said He Needed to Do Sean Panganiban | May 30, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final when they eliminated the Calgary Flames, winning the series 4-1. They were viewed as the underdogs, and despite the…
Blockbuster Flames Trade Could Hugely Benefit the Oilers Jim Parsons | May 29, 2022 During an interview with Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now, ESPN analyst and respected hockey insider Kevin Weekes told Bob he was dancing around the million-dollar question when talking about how…
Oilers Lucked Out When They Failed to Land Jacob Markstrom Jim Parsons | May 28, 2022 It is more than fair to argue that Jacob Markstrom is a better all-around goaltender than Mike Smith. When you factor in age, career statistics, and overall value to a…
4 Underrated Oilers Performances From Round 2 Rob Couch | May 28, 2022 Many times the Edmonton Oilers were called a one-man team by the Calgary Flames in Round 2 after Connor McDavid played his game. But there was much more to this…
Oilers & Flames Rewrite Record Books in Playoff Series Brian Swane | May 28, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday (May 26) to win their best-of-seven Western Conference Semi-Final series 4-1. Connor McDavid’s goal in overtime…
3 Reasons the Oilers Won the Battle of Alberta Rob Couch | May 27, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames in five games in the first playoff Battle of Alberta in 31 years. The Oilers dropped Game 1 in a throwback to the…
Oilers’ Resiliency Showing Up in 2022 Playoffs Dale Bochon | May 27, 2022 “Whatever it Takes.” That’s the mantra adopted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022 Playoffs. It’s been a self fulfilling prophecy. The Oilers have shown strong resilience in their two…