Oilers Talent Make OKC Barons an AHL Favourite Carl Maloney | October 6, 2012 With the news on September 15th that the NHL would be locking out its players, many of those players have joined teams in various parts of the world in an effort…
Patrick O’Sullivan and What Should Have Been Sheng Peng | October 4, 2012 A week ago, former NHL top prospect Patrick O’Sullivan quietly signed with a Finnish team, HIFK Helsinki. It would be easy to see this move as just another disappointing twist…
Katz Apologizes; Yakupov Plays Marcy Di Michele | September 29, 2012 The Edmonton Oilers have been in the news quite a bit this week, but not exactly for good reason. Oilers owner Daryl Katz made waves when he and a group…
Is Yakky Back? Making Sense of the Yakupov Situation Brendan Ross | September 27, 2012 Over the past few days, Nail Yakupov has been making headlines after receiving word that he was suspended from playing in any more Kontinental Hockey League games until further notice.…
The Myth of “Canada’s Team” Ian C McLaren | September 27, 2012 With the recent passive-aggressive threats coming out of Edmonton in relation to a potential move of the Oilers to Seattle, one can’t help but think of the deep devotion that…
Nail Yakupov Locked Out of Russian Hockey Marcy Di Michele | September 26, 2012 It didn’t take long for players to begin scattering once the NHL owners announced they will be going ahead with a lock-out. Some were assigned to the AHL, some went…
Are the Oilers Moving to Seattle? Marcy Di Michele | September 25, 2012 A few years ago, when Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux needed a promise from the city for a new arena deal, he floated the idea of moving the team to Kansas…
5 Things to Watch for from the Edmonton Oilers Carl Maloney | September 12, 2012 The Edmonton Oilers enter the upcoming season as one of the more intriguing teams to watch. Finishing dead last in two of the last three years (and not much better…
The New Generation of NHL Stars Dave Champion | September 8, 2012 When it comes to the NHL, there seems to be a constant “changing of the guard” in terms of stars. The Ray Bourques replaced the Bobby Orrs, the Wayne Gretzky…
Breaking Down the Edmonton Oilers Forward Group Carl Maloney | September 8, 2012 Over the past few years there has been little to cheer about in terms of on-ice success if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. With the team firmly entrenched in re-build…
The Oilers and the Lockout Marcy Di Michele | September 6, 2012 For sports fans, and perhaps only sports fans, the end of summer is the best time of year. Baseball is gearing up for the playoffs, NFL football is underway, and…
Is Jordan Eberle the NHL’s Next Superstar? Anatoliy Metter | September 4, 2012 Jordan Eberle might be one of the NHL’s fresher faces, but the right winger has given hockey fans a glimpse of what he will be able to offer the Edmonton…