Top 5 Worst Free Agent Signings of 2011 Eric Roberts | June 29, 2012 The NHL free-agency is just days away, and at this moment every NHL team is likely going over how they will approach this, ever important, time of the off-season. Will…
Edmonton a Good Fit for Justin Schultz Carl Maloney | June 29, 2012 Open season on Justin Schultz has begun. He cannot officially sign with a team until July 1st, but negotiations have begun in earnest. Holding court in Newport Sports Toronto office with his…
What Ralph Krueger Brings to the Edmonton Oilers Carl Maloney | June 27, 2012 After much speculation and painstaking deliberation, the Edmonton Oilers have named Ralph Krueger their new head coach on Wednesday morning. After almost three months of decision-making, the former Oilers assistant coach finally…
Ralph Krueger Named Oilers Head Coach Marcy Di Michele | June 27, 2012 When the Oilers elected not to renew the contract of Head Coach Tom Renney following the conclusion of another playoff-less season, the hunt for a new bench boss was on.…
Edmonton Oilers take Nail Yakupov #1 Overall Carl Maloney | June 23, 2012 With the third straight first overall pick, the first team to do so since the early ’90’s, the Edmonton Oilers took the dynamic Nail Yakupov. Here’s a look at the…
The Edmonton Oilers are Proud to Select… Nail Yakupov Marcy Di Michele | June 22, 2012 After months of speculation, rumors and prognosticating, the Edmonton Oilers have their man. Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov, a Russian winger with wicked speed and skill, was the first player to…
Oilers Leave Las Vegas Empty Handed Marcy Di Michele | June 21, 2012 Last night the NHL held it’s annual award show in a Las Vegas, a night filled with uncomfortable jokes, and celebrities having trouble pronouncing the players names. The big winner of the…
THW 2012 Mock Draft- Round 1 Caitlin Campbell | June 20, 2012 With the draft fast approaching writers here at THW are getting into draft mode. Our writers are acting as GMs of the teams they cover throughout the season. 1. Edmonton…
Edmonton Oilers: At the Draft Table Marcy Di Michele | June 19, 2012 For the past two seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have been the first team to stand up on draft day and call out a prospects name. This year, thanks to the…
2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 18, 2012 Consider this your live home page for information for the 2012 NHL entry draft. Bookmark and check back often as it will be constantly updated leading up to hockey’s version of Christmas. THW’s 2012…
Two Former Oilers Crowned Champions Marcy Di Michele | June 13, 2012 It was on Monday, June 19th, 2006, in Raleigh, North Carolina, when Justin Williams scored the empty net goal that would seal the Cup clinching victory for the Hurricanes. The…
Craig MacTavish Back in Edmonton, but not as a Coach Marcy Di Michele | June 12, 2012 Craig MacTavish will forever be known as the last NHL player to play the game without wearing a helmet. He came into the league before helmets were mandatory, and didn’t…