Posts About "Connor McDavid"
Ranking Every 1st Line Center in the NHL
September 17th, 2018 There's no more important role in the NHL today than that of a proven first line center. Teams have won without Vezina-caliber goaltending; see the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks. Similarly, teams with questionable defenses have succeeded; here's looking at you, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins. Yet, teams without a true top center generally don't win....
Edmonton Oilers NHL 19 Player Ratings
September 14th, 2018 With the release of the latest installment of EA Sports' NHL franchise, NHL 19 promises to be one of the most exciting hockey games ever released. The early reviews on the game have indicated that this might be the best game in the history of the franchise. For the crowd that grew up in the 90's, nothing will come close to NHL 94....
Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 Training Camp Guide
September 13th, 2018 It's finally that time of year. The Edmonton Oilers are opening up training camp with a staggering 62 players at camp this fall. The official breakdown comes down to seven goalies, 19 defensemen, and 36 forwards. Of those players, 27 of them attended rookie camp. One notable omission, however, is Darnell Nurse. The restricted free...
Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 Season Preview
September 10th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers were quick to turn the page on a forgettable 2017-18 season where nothing went their way. After coming within one win of the Western Conference Final, the club nosedived through the NHL standings finishing 25 points lower and out of the playoffs for the 11th time in 12 years. For fans, that meant another season of...
Predicting Oilers' 2018-19 Opening Night Roster: Forwards
September 6th, 2018 In this two-part series looking at the Edmonton Oilers' potential opening night roster, Part Two assesses the forwards and what lines the club could run out of the gate. If you haven't read Part One, in which we took a deep dive into the goaltending and defense pairings, you can do so here. To catch everyone up to speed, here's...
What the Oiler Jersey You Wear Says About You
September 6th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers have one of the most engaged fan bases in the NHL. Attend any game and you'll see plenty of blue and orange jerseys in the crowd. But what does the name and number you choose to put on your jersey say about you? Here's an in-depth look at the meaning behind your beloved game-day attire, via our not-so-scientific...
