The Oilers’ Maniacal Mismanagement of Montoya Brett Slawson | March 22, 2018 Let me begin by making this abundantly clear: I have nothing against Al Montoya. Throughout his nine-year NHL career to date, Montoya has been a solid goaltender. In fact, he’s…
Is Cam Talbot the Long-Term Answer for Oilers? Shane Sander | March 12, 2018 It’s nonsense to think some people are suggesting the Edmonton Oilers should trade Cam Talbot. It was just one year ago that Talbot was the second-most valuable player in Edmonton’s…
Cam Talbot’s Jekyll & Hyde Performance Rob Soria | November 11, 2017 Over the course of an 82-game NHL season, the numbers an individual player or team produce tends to work itself out. However, on occasion, there will be those anomalies that…
Oilers Need Encore Performance from Talbot Rob Soria | October 3, 2017 Expectations can be a funny thing. Heading into 2016-17, it was apparent to anyone paying attention that Cam Talbot would play a key role in the Edmonton Oilers success or failure.…
History Shows Oilers Just Can’t Draft Goaltenders THW Archives | August 15, 2017 This article was originally posted in July, 2016. The Edmonton Oilers aren’t good at drafting, shocking. One of the most commonly known things out there in hockey is how purely awful…
Laurent Brossoit and the 2017-18 Oilers Rob Soria | August 11, 2017 As great as Cam Talbot was for the Edmonton Oilers in 2016-17, expecting a repeat performance in 2017-18 would be quite the ask. In my mind, there is an extremely…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Rest Talbot Shane Sander | March 23, 2017 After a disappointing loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers heavy reliance on goaltender Cam Talbot is once again being scrutinized. Going into Wednesday’s game, the Oilers were tied with…
Talbot to Shatter Oilers’ Record Jim Parsons | March 19, 2017 The conversation between Edmonton Oilers‘ coach Todd McLellan and his No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot, probably goes something like this: McLellan: “Hey Cam, how ya feeling tonight?” Talbot: “Good coach.”…
Are the Oilers This Good? The Goaltending Jim Parsons | January 30, 2017 In the final of a three-part series, it wouldn’t be fair to discuss the Edmonton Oilers success this season without mentioning the goaltending. In fact, as good as Connor McDavid…
No Logic in Oilers Acquiring Halak Shane Sander | January 2, 2017 When the New York Islanders waived veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak, media outlets made an automatic link to the Edmonton Oilers. It’s rumored Oilers head coach Todd McLellan has lost confidence…
Talbot Brings Stability to Oilers Crease Rob Soria | December 30, 2016 With the midway point of the 2015-16 season a week away, it is next to impossible to not be impressed with the Edmonton Oilers. They still have their flaws, but to…
What Should the Oilers Do with Gustavsson? Shane Sander | December 16, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Jonas Gustavsson this summer, they did so because they didn’t feel comfortable trusting goaltending prospect Laurent Brossoit with the No. 2 job just yet. The…