Exploring the Idea of Evander Kane to the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 7, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers haven’t made the playoffs since 2006. They’ve been rebuilding essentially since the moment that Chris Pronger demanded a trade. They’ve mismanaged the roster, had a below average…
Edmonton Oilers: A Look Down The Pipeline Carl Maloney | February 4, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have had yet another disappointing season, which barring a miracle, will end up in another lottery draft pick. There is some positive news within the organization though,…
It’s Been a Wild Ride for Devan Dubnyk Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2015 Drafting goalies can be somewhat of a science. Selecting them in the first round is always risky because they take longer to develop than skaters do, and you don’t always…
5 Promising Oilers Prospects You Haven’t Heard of Brett Slawson | February 4, 2015 When it comes to Edmonton Oilers prospects, there is the understandable tendency to instantly think of the numerous first overall and first round picks the team has enjoyed in recent…
Awful First Half Teams Will Stay Awful Mark Shiver | February 2, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com January marked the beginning of a new year. Resolutions were plentiful as were hopes that favorite NHL teams would somehow catch fire and make a run…
Edmonton Oilers: Too Soon To Consider Nail Yakupov A Bust? Carl Maloney | February 2, 2015 The start to Nail Yakupov’s NHL career is one that is difficult to put a positive spin on. A No.1 overall pick in 2012, he was expected to be a…
Oliver Ekman-Larsson? Make it Happen, Oilers Marcy Di Michele | January 31, 2015 There needs to be tempered expectations on this one. Coyotes GM Don Maloney uttered the words that “everybody is up for grabs”, and attention immediately turned to 23 year-old defenceman…
Jeff Petry’s Time In Edmonton Is Limited Carl Maloney | January 30, 2015 There have been few Edmonton Oilers defensemen over the last few years that have been debated more than Jeff Petry. Much of it has been critical. He’s not physical enough. He’s…
Sabres and Oilers: Comparing the NHL’s Bottom Two Teams Tim Olewniczak | January 29, 2015 As the 2014-2015 season wages on, two teams have been on a downward spiral that has landed both in the NHL’s basement. These teams are the Buffalo Sabres and the…
3 Major Trades the Edmonton Oilers Need to Contemplate Brett Slawson | January 28, 2015 Half way through the 2014-15 NHL season and it has been more of the same for the Edmonton Oilers. Seemingly endless frustration, failure and un-attained expectations have become the norm in the “City…
Game of Numbers: Edmonton Oilers Edition Andrew Forbes | January 27, 2015 The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones, franchise player…
Mike Richards is Not Derek Roy. Marcy Di Michele | January 26, 2015 A few weeks ago, the Oilers made a trade in which they dealt AHL quality centerman Mark Arcobello to the Nashville Predators for the experienced, yet underwhelming Derek Roy. Arcobello…
