Oilers Goaltending In Need Of Help, But From Where? Carl Maloney | February 19, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have a myriad of issues with their current roster and an abundance of holes to fix. Their most pressing need is in their most important position –…
Oilers Injury Updates: Hall out 4-6 Weeks with Leg Fracture Brett Slawson | February 11, 2015 Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor has been placed on the Injured Reserve and is expected to miss as much as six weeks of action. An MRI completed on Hall found a…
Audience Participation on the Fifth Line Tabatha Patterson | January 9, 2015 What factors make hockey the most exciting sport? In addition to the fast and rough play, each team portrays a personality indicative of its region and history. While the Montreal…
Oilers: First Half Report Card – Goaltenders and Defencemen Rob Soria | January 8, 2015 Following their 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers officially reached the midway point of their 2014-15 schedule. As the “proud” owners of a…
Laurent Brossoit Deserves Opportunity in Edmonton Crease Brett Slawson | January 6, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers may have found their future starting goaltender, and it won’t take a trade, signing, or even a draft pick to make it a reality. In fact, Laurent…
Hockey News: Jordan Staal’s Return; New Contract for Bjugstad Marcy Di Michele | December 31, 2014 Everyone’s favorite World Junior’s rivalry is almost upon us. [IIHF] Darryl Sutter is suspicious of Ben Scrivens’ stick. [Deadspin] So why exactly did the Oilers trade for Derek Roy? [Oil…
Hockey News: Oilers Struggle; Carey Price Shines Marcy Di Michele | December 24, 2014 The World Junior Hockey Championship is almost upon us. [Defending Big D] Should the NHL do away with the loser point? [Pens Initiative] Another Penguin is injured. What else is…
The Oilers Have Given Up on Their Teammates Bill Schoeninger | December 14, 2014 This semester, I took an Operations Analysis class that was taught by a man who had made a considerable amount of money in consulting. He has saved companies millions upon…
The Edmonton Oilers: Whose Fault is it? Marcy Di Michele | November 14, 2014 The Oilers were trailing the Ottawa Senators 3-0 last night but stormed back to force overtime. They lost the game on a shot Ben Scrivens should have had. The loss…
The Oilers are Without Their Captain and Best Player Marcy Di Michele | November 3, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers lost more than just a game on Saturday night. They fought hard, but ultimately fell thanks to a miscue by goalie Ben Scrivens. He shouldn’t shoulder all…
Hockey News: Hat Trick for Perry; Pittsburgh Sings ‘O Canada’ Marcy Di Michele | October 23, 2014 Hats off to the Pittsburgh Penguins for this classy move. [CBC] The NHL made the right call in postponing the Leafs/Senators game. [Ottawa Citizen] After an ugly start to the…
Masked Men: Emery Emerging As Flyers’ Starter Larry Fisher | October 23, 2014 A goaltending controversy — or dilemma — in Philadelphia? You don’t say. Yes, it’s safe to say: Here we go again. The city best known for the Broad Street Bullies…