Edmonton Oilers Storm back to Beat the Avalanche Marcy Di Michele | February 18, 2013 There were portions of Saturday night’s game between Edmonton and the Colorado Avalanche where the Oilers completely controlled the play, in particular the line of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle.…
The Curious Hate of Nail Yakupov Tyler Kerdman | February 18, 2013 Each year, over 700 hockey players don the jersey of one of the 30 National Hockey League teams. Once they pull the sweater over their heads, they become a part…
Ryan Smyth’s Days as an Oiler may be Numbered Marcy Di Michele | February 15, 2013 There was a time that Ryan Smyth and the Edmonton Oilers were synonymous with each other. Smyth’s hard-nosed play and unwavering dedication made him a fan favorite in Edmonton. He…
Ralph Krueger is Making His Mark in Edmonton Carl Maloney | February 14, 2013 Ralph Krueger came into the season as the Oilers new head coach with the reputation as a master motivator and strategist. Someone who could get the most out of his…
Quality Over Quantity: Oilers Win Marcy Di Michele | February 11, 2013 Former Oiler great Wayne Gretzky once said “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. For the Edmonton Oilers last night, it was all about the few shots they…
Sam Gagner Off to Strong Start for the Edmonton Oilers Carl Maloney | February 11, 2013 There has been no Edmonton Oiler player who has been under more scrutiny or had more questions the last few years than Sam Gagner. Constantly mentioned in trade rumours and…
Jordan Eberle Deserves a Spot on Team Canada Marcy Di Michele | February 8, 2013 With the Olympic games in Sochi now under a year away, hockey analysts have been projecting their rosters for various countries, even though there’s no guarantee that NHLers will be going. But,…
The Future of Ryan Whitney in Edmonton Marcy Di Michele | February 7, 2013 When he was drafted fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002, big things were expected from defenseman Ryan Whitney. Whitney was billed as a offensive-minded blueliner who could log a ton of minutes and use his size to his advantage against the opposing teams top players.
What Do Injuries Up the Middle Mean for the Edmonton Oilers? Carl Maloney | February 6, 2013 Recent injuries to Shawn Horcoff and Eric Belanger have left a hole in the lineup of the Edmonton Oilers. Horcoff recently suffered a broken knuckle and is expected to be…
Oilers Captain Out Indefinitely Clayton Theriault | February 5, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers will be without their captain, Shawn Horcoff, indefinitely after he broke his knuckle blocking a shot. The injury occurred in the second period in Monday night’s 3-2…
Sam Gagner Quietly Leading the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2013 His three goals and six assists put him in first place in team scoring. But it’s more than just showing up on the score-sheet that makes Sam Gagner a valuable piece on…
Power Play Fuelling Edmonton Oilers Offence Carl Maloney | February 1, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers do not have trouble scoring goals. Not exactly surprising based on the firepower they have at their disposal to put out on the ice. How those goals…