Goals for Everybody! Oilers Offense comes Alive vs Chicago Marcy Di Michele | March 10, 2013 Going into their game against the suddenly beatable Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers hadn’t scored a goal for two consecutive games and found themselves in a familiar spot: dead last in…
Edmonton Oilers Mired in a Surprising Scoring Drought Marcy Di Michele | March 9, 2013 Before the season started, the Edmonton Oilers had their share of detractors. For a team that had finished at the bottom of the standings the past few years, it seemed like…
NCAA Churning Out NHL-Calibre Defensemen Carl Maloney | March 7, 2013 Justin Schultz has arrived on the scene in Edmonton and has been excellent, but he’s just one of a number of college defencemen ready to make an impact.
Edmonton Oilers: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same Marcy Di Michele | March 4, 2013 There was a lot of excitement coming into the season surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. Perhaps it was the additions of Nail Yakupov and Justin Schultz, combined with the further maturing of a…
Edmonton Oilers Need to Trade Ales Hemsky Carl Maloney | March 1, 2013 When people talk about Ales Hemsky in an Edmonton Oilers uniform, it seems like he’s been around forever. Usually grouped in with other Oiler veterans like Shawn Horcoff or Ryan Smyth, it’s…
Wayne Gretzky – 99: My Life in Pictures Mark Ascione | February 27, 2013 99 : My Life in Pictures, by Wayne Gretzky. Foreword by John Davidson. Edited by Dan Diamond. (1999, Toronto: Total Sports. Hardcover. 240 pages. ISBN 978-1-8921-2919-2) On April 19, 14…
Edmonton Oilers: Road Trip Could Make or Break Season Carl Maloney | February 25, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers head out onto the road starting tonight for what is a 9 game, 16 day road trip. Currently the Oilers are 7-7-3 on the season, and have been…
Video: Taylor Hall Suspended Two Games for Hit on Clutterbuck Marcy Di Michele | February 22, 2013 The NHL’s department for player safety announced Friday night that they have suspended Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall two games for his hit on Cal Clutterbuck. Unless you’re a fan or member of the…
Edmonton Oilers Ready to Break Out After Impressive Win Carl Maloney | February 19, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers came into the lockout shortened 2013 season with more hope and anticipation than many other NHL teams. With Jordan Eberle on the verge of NHL star status…
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…