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…
Nail Yakupov Scores OT Winner, and Doesn’t Celebrate Marcy Di Michele | January 31, 2013 Edmonton Oilers rookie Nail Yakupov is quickly becoming a polarizing figure just weeks into his NHL career. Yakupov has drawn the ire of people around the hockey world with his…
Schultz & Schultz: The Perfect Complement in Edmonton Carl Maloney | January 29, 2013 On the surface they couldn’t appear more different. One is a flashy newcomer who is a high flyer and can put the puck in the net. The other a quiet,…
Edmonton Oilers: The State of Goaltending in Oil Country Carl Maloney | January 25, 2013 How quickly perception can change. Following the Oilers home opener against the Sharks, there were cries for new goaltending and a replacement for Devan Dubnyk was needed. It is of course…
Royal Upset: Oilers Top Kings in Dramatic Fashion Marcy Di Michele | January 25, 2013 Last night’s game between Edmonton and Los Angeles was one for the ages. No one could have better scripted the outcome, as the Oilers beat the Kings in one of…
Yakupov & Schultz 1st Goals Overshadowed by Tough Loss to Sharks Marcy Di Michele | January 23, 2013 There’s only one word to describe the first period of the Edmonton Oilers home opener against the San Jose Sharks. Ugly. Undisciplined play, bad penalties, sloppy defensive coverage and an overall lack of focus…
Hemsky Powers Oilers Past Canucks in Season Opener Marcy Di Michele | January 21, 2013 Jordan Eberle’s slick backhander was the talk of the night, but it was the play of a wily veteran that sealed the deal for the Edmonton Oilers. Ales Hemsky’s powerplay…