Optimal Renney: In What Conditions Does the Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Thrive? Salim Valji | September 28, 2011 I met Tom Renney once. Sat next to him on my flight to Minneapolis for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Great guy, and you can instantly tell why players are…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Salim Valji | September 13, 2011 It’s one of the hottest debates facing the hard luck fans of the Edmonton Oilers. With Taylor Hall making the jump from OHL superstar to NHL rookie and faring…
2011-12 Edmonton Oilers Season Preview Marcy Di Michele | September 9, 2011 After finishing dead last in the NHL for the past two seasons, the re-building Edmonton Oilers are hoping to take a step forward this year. Their young stars Taylor Hall…
The Return of Studly Wonderbomb Derek Neumeier | July 6, 2011 When Sheldon Souray signed a 5-year, $27 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on July 12, 2007, one of the last places he expected to be playing hockey just over…
2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2011 This marks the third year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). This year also features integral contributions from Brian Huddle, Jeff Blay…
From Mall of America to the NHL, These Draft Prospects Are On a Wild Ride James Neveau | June 23, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – Final preparations are underway for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Xcel Energy…
2011 NHL Entry Draft: Full Two Round Mock Draft – Brendan Ross Brendan Ross | June 19, 2011 The Xcel Energy Center will be full of electricity and youthful enthusiasm as the top prospects enter the arena in under a weeks’ time hoping to find a new hockey…
THW 2011 NHL Draft Final Rankings – Top 210 Christopher Ralph | June 14, 2011 The 2011 NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 24-25th in St. Paul, Minnesota. Once again, you have to love the dates – the 24th and 25th representing hockey’s version…
2011 NHL Entry Draft: Ryan Pike’s Mock Draft (June 10) Ryan Pike | June 10, 2011 With the 2011 edition of the National Hockey League entry draft just two weeks away, speculation runs amok among hockey fans regarding which highly-touted prospects will be chosen by which…
Edmonton Oilers: Should They Trade Jordan Eberle for Jordan Staal? Salim Valji | May 18, 2011 In a previous article, I wrote how Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal has not lived up to the expectations of where he was selected in the draft (2nd overall in…
Ask The Alumni – Send Us A Question For Marty McSorley Andrew Rodger | March 22, 2011 Since November, The Hockey Writers and the NHL Alumni Association have teamed up for a monthly series called Ask the Alumni. It provides us with the opportunity to shine a…
Pens Must Send Strong Message: Protect Crosby For The Future Justin Glock | March 22, 2011 While Pens fans thought they would never see another talent like Mario Lemieux, they have been blessed with the next best thing, Sidney Crosby. Crosby is currently constructing a resume similar to…