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…
What’s Behind the Oilers Resurgence? Marcy Di Michele | January 27, 2017 Heading into the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers are tied for first place in the Pacific Division. Think about that for a moment. The Oilers, a team mired in futility…
Oilers in Rarefied Air Rob Soria | January 27, 2017 These are interesting times for the Edmonton Oilers. In a year which absolutely no one picked them to be anything more than a potential playoff team in the Western Conference, this…
Recap: Oilers Capitalize on Chances to Beat Sharks Zachary DeVine | January 27, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers are no strangers but this outcome certainly felt like a reversal of fortunes. After San Jose jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, Edmonton…
Preview: Sharks Aim To Continue Dominance Over Oilers Zachary DeVine | January 26, 2017 The separation of Pacific Division teams is beginning to take shape, and the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers are both in the lead group. The Sharks, Anaheim Ducks and Oilers are…
Connor Deserves the Hart Marcy Di Michele | January 20, 2017 Sidney Crosby is the best player in the world. There’s no debating that, especially considering the last calendar year. But Crosby plays on a great team, so great in fact…
Facing Off: All-Stars, Avalanche and All Kinds of Predictions Larry Fisher | January 16, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Talbot Digging for Oiler Records Shane Sander | January 3, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers have had a tumultuous goaltending past, but the present seems to be stabilizing with the emergence of Cam Talbot. The 29-year-old has shouldered the load and become…
Preview: Blue Jackets Open ’17 Looking For 16 Straight Mark Scheig | January 3, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets open their 2017 part of the schedule when they welcome the Edmonton Oilers to Nationwide Arena Tuesday night. The Blue Jackets are looking to inch closer to…
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…
Recap: Sharks Plug Oilers in Overtime Zachary DeVine | December 24, 2016 The San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers faced off to decide who would take sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division headed into the holiday break.It was a…