3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Win in L.A. to Remain Unbeaten With Woodcroft Brian Swane | February 16, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers are now 3-0 with new head coach Jay Woodcroft, following a 5-2 victory over the host Los Angeles Kings 5-2 at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday (Feb. 15).…
NHL Stat Corner: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Wild, Red Wings Rob Couch | February 15, 2022 On the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner the Buffalo Sabres put up some big numbers on Super Bowl Sunday, while Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs continue…
Oilers’ New Coach Woodcroft Could Be Legacy of McLellan’s Tenure Brian Swane | February 15, 2022 The Todd McLellan era, like any recent Edmonton Oilers head coach’s tenure, is considered in Oil Country as an unfulfilled promise. While McLellan guided the Oilers to their only postseason…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Dominating Win Over Sharks in Kane’s Return Rob Couch | February 15, 2022 After the Edmonton Oilers went 27 consecutive games without holding their opponents to one or zero goals, they’ve done so in consecutive games under new head coach Jay Woodcroft. The…
Big Win From Oilers Coaching Changes Might Be Hiring Of Dave Manson Jim Parsons | February 13, 2022 When the Edmonton Oilers made the move to release Dave Tippett and Jim Playfair of their jobs this past week, there were a few immediate reactions among the media and…
NHL Stat Corner: Flames, Islanders, Avalanche, Jets, Oilers, Red Wings Rob Couch | February 13, 2022 The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner looks at the Calgary Flames getting back to shutting teams out while the New York Islanders had themselves an outburst a couple…
Oilers Regaining Their Identity With Evander Kane on the Roster Sean Panganiban | February 13, 2022 Dave Tippett was fired last Thursday. His era with the Edmonton Oilers was filled with highs and lows. In the 2019-2020 season, the Oilers had momentum heading until the playoffs,…
NHL Talk: Lightning, Stars, Oilers, Kraken & More Tom P. | February 12, 2022 The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for the top quotes from every game in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast,…
Oilers Need Their Leaders to Step It Up Dale Bochon | February 12, 2022 Sometimes body language can say everything. In the days and weeks leading up to the firing of Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett on Feb. 10, you could see signs…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Win Over Islanders in Coach Woodcroft’s Debut Brian Swane | February 12, 2022 The Jay Woodcroft era is off to a great start in Oil Country as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 at Rogers Place on Friday (Feb. 11)…
McDavid Has Chat with Writer After Scathing Review: Time to Step Up Jim Parsons | February 11, 2022 I have no idea what Connor McDavid wanted to speak with Marc Spector about following the Edmonton Oilers pre-game media avail on Friday, but there’s a ton of speculation that…
Oilers’ Niemelainen & Broberg Get Their Chance In Vital Season Stretch Rob Couch | February 11, 2022 The same day former Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett gets fired, three players land on the injured reserve (IR). Zack Kassian is expected to miss four to eight weeks…
