Posts About "Ben Scrivens"
Masked Men: Emery Emerging As Flyers’ Starter
October 23rd, 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 has long been a goalie graveyard, and Steve Mason might be the latest to meet his maker in a Flyers’ uniform. That’s probably jumping the gun, but Ray Emery...
Oilers Make Improvements, But It's Wins That Matter
October 18th, 2014 Last night was, without question, the most complete defensive effort that we've seen out of the Oilers this season. Improved defensive play was seen in almost every player on the ice, which is encouraging given that glaring defensive errors have without a doubt been the Oilers' biggest problem this season. But you can play the best...
Paradise Lost, Oilers Organization At Crossroads
October 17th, 2014 It’s a familiar story to Edmonton Oiler fans, a slow start out of the gate in October and a season that is already on the brink just a few games into the year. Just when you thought fan morale in Oil Country couldn’t get any lower, it reaches an all-time low. The fans are still turning out as the Oilers continue to sell-out Rexall...
Masked Men: Opportunities Arising For Brodeur
October 16th, 2014 Martin Brodeur to the rescue — yes, no, maybe so? Just a week into the NHL season, at least a few teams have to be contemplating that option. The Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets immediately come to mind as potential suitors for the sure-fire Hall-of-Famer and winningest goaltender of all time. The Oilers have...
NHL Recap - Jersey Tossing
October 13th, 2014 The 2014-15 NHL season is well underway. Not even a week into the start of season, there has been a recurring theme about jerseys in hockey. Here's a three part explanation. Jersey Tossing (Part One) Martin Brodeur who? The future Hall of Famer has yet to sign a contract with any team since his last one ended last season with the only...
Oilers Goaltending Still Poses More Questions than Answers
October 4th, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers goaltending situation has been finalized with the waiving of Richard Bachman for purpose of re-assignment to the AHL OKC Barons. Both Ben Scrivens and Viktor Fasth have had looks in the preseason with Scrivens still in the starting position headed into the season opener on October 9th. The issue however is that the...
Oilers Offseason Spotlight: the Goaltending
September 30th, 2014 The goaltending position is one that underwent an overhaul last season. The Oilers started 2013-14 with the duo of Devan Dubnyk and Jason LaBarbera between the pipes in the hopes that it would be the time that Dubnyk finally took the next step and became a legitimate NHL starter. Things went sideways fast and the team's goaltending...
The Edmonton Oilers: 5 Burning Questions for 2014-15
September 15th, 2014 NHL rookie camps are underway. Most players have their new contracts. Training camps will soon be opening. It's time for another season of hockey. But in Edmonton, will anything be different this year compared to the last eight? 1. What are the odds the Oilers challenge for a playoff spot? The Oilers happen to be in a very challenging...
Oilers Panel: Discussing the Futures of Gagner, Yakupov, Scrivens & Fasth
April 28th, 2014 Welcome to this week's Oilers Panel. On this weeks Oilers Panel, The Hockey Writers contributors will voice their opinions on the future of struggling former-1st overall selection Nail Yakupov, if it is finally time to trade Sam Gagner and if Craig MacTavish has solved the Oilers goaltending woes long-term with a combination of Ben...
A Tale of Two Oilers Seasons
April 20th, 2014 A week has passed since the NHL closed the door on its regular season, and the Edmonton Oilers had another discouraging one. They failed to make the playoffs again, disappointing fans and players alike. The team had some strong games and moments of pure brilliance, but these were overshadowed by yet another year of underachieving....
Four Things that Need to be Better for the Oilers in 2014-15
April 14th, 2014 For the eighth consecutive season, the Edmonton Oilers aren't going to the playoffs. A top heavy draft and a 28th overall finish means that the Oil will get a pretty good prospect. But that's of little solace for fans who are starving for a winner. Edmonton is ripe with high picks and it has yet to translate into on-ice results. Some...
Ben Scrivens, Heart of Oil Country
April 8th, 2014 Since arriving from Los Angeles, Ben Scrivens has captured the heart of hockey in Edmonton and he's provided the Oilers with some long lost stability between the pipes. The Spruce Grove, Alberta native went undrafted in his draft year and has risen from the Junior ranks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) to become the starting...
Lessons Learned From Oilers' Losses
March 28th, 2014 The Oilers had been playing better hockey of late, boasting a dominant record since the Olympic break and, perhaps more importantly, after trading for Ben Scrivens and giving their goaltending a much-needed upgrade. The acquisition of Viktor Fasth added even more depth to a goalie tandem that seemed poised to do great things for a...
