Are the Oilers Buyers or Sellers? Jim Parsons | February 11, 2019 With the Edmonton Oilers closer to the basement of the NHL standings than a playoff spot, it’s hard to know whether or not the team is a buyer heading into…
Sharks Beat Oilers – Labanc Gets 1st Hat Trick The Canadian Press | February 10, 2019 EDMONTON — Kevin Labanc recorded his first career hat trick as the San Jose Sharks remained red-hot with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Evander Kane and Tomas Hertl also scored for the Sharks (33-16-7), who have won five straight g…
Hockey Day in Canada – Key Games for the Nation’s Teams The Canadian Press | February 9, 2019 VANCOUVER — An annual celebration of everything hockey will have extra implications for many Canadian NHL teams this year. Six of the country’s seven squads are still in the hunt for playoff spots, making each of this year’s Hockey Day in Canada m…
What the Oilers Need to Be Better Next Season Drew Hanson | February 8, 2019 Edmonton Oilers fans have suffered through 11 out of the previous 12 seasons with their team out of the playoffs. The worst part about the now-done tenure of Peter Chiarelli…
Oilers Beat Wild to End 6-Game Skid The Canadian Press | February 8, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Darnell Nurse gave reeling Edmonton an early boost by scoring 2:15 into the first period, and the Oilers stopped a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory Thursday night over Minnesota that sent the Wild to their fourth straight los…
THW Podcast – Ep 10: Matthews News & One-on-One w/ Guest Lowetide Jim Parsons | February 7, 2019 On the tenth episode of The Hockey Writers Podcast, we’ll visit again with Brandon Share-Cohen to cover the news around the NHL including the big signing by the Toronto Maple…
Oilers’ Mailbag: Defence, Defence and More Defence Jim Parsons | February 7, 2019 I’ve never done a mailbag segment for the Edmonton Oilers. That said, with how popular these segments seem to be and with how many questions Oilers fans may have these…
NHL Rumors: Nugent-Hopkins, Phaneuf, Oilers GM, More Jim Parsons | February 7, 2019 In today’s NHL rumors, there is a list of less-costly forwards showing itself as the trade deadline approaches, the Edmonton Oilers are going to start searching for a general manager…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Wait to Make a Move Jim Parsons | February 6, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers are doing what they’ve done so many times in the past few seasons — starting to embarrass themselves. The breakdown that came during the third period and…
Oilers Must Improve Player Development Eric Friesen | February 6, 2019 When Edmonton Oilers CEO Bob Nicholson announced the firing of GM Peter Chiarelli on Jan. 23, he also discussed the organization’s need to improve the development of its prospects. For…
Blackhawks Down Oilers With 5 Third-Period Goals The Canadian Press | February 6, 2019 EDMONTON — Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks scored four goals in under three minutes during the third period to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Tuesday. Erik Gustafsson, John Hayden, Dylan Strome, Drake Caggiula an…
NHL News & Notes: Matthews, Edler & More Brandon Share-Cohen | February 5, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Auston Matthews has signed a new contract, Alex Edler was taken off the ice in a stretcher and Oscar Klefbom has been activated off of…