Derek Ryan Stays Hot, Takeaways From Oilers’ Tough Loss to Hurricanes Jim Parsons | February 27, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers officially go 1-2 and pick up two of a possible six points on their Eastern Conference road trip against three of the best teams in the NHL.…
Blue Jackets’ Recent Surge Better Than Tanking Mark Scheig | February 26, 2022 Friday night in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Columbus Blue Jackets simply ran out of gas. The scoreboard showed it. The schedule coming in showed it. The Hurricanes’ 4-0…
3 Takeaways From Oilers Loss to Lightning as Mike Smith Struggles Again Brian Swane | February 24, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers lost 5-3 by the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Wednesday (Feb. 23), suffering a second consecutive defeat after starting 5-0…
NHL 2021-22 Power Rankings: Week 18 Colton Pankiw | February 22, 2022 Welcome to the 17th edition of my weekly NHL Power Rankings for The Hockey Writers, where the league’s top half is evaluated. These rankings will focus on how teams have…
3 Teams Under Most Pressure at 2022 NHL Trade Deadline Mark Scheig | February 22, 2022 We are now officially under one month away from the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. Teams are out scouting and trying to formulate their plans on how they’re going to approach…
Oilers Should Keep Hyman on the First Line With McDavid Rob Couch | February 20, 2022 If one thing should remain the same from the lineups Jay Woodcroft has put together in his first five games as the Edmonton Oilers‘ head coach, it’s Zach Hyman on…
Oilers Are Canada’s Best Shot at a Stanley Cup in 2022 Dale Bochon | February 19, 2022 If there’s something that might be able to unify the majority of the population in Canada, it’s a desire for a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup. Could that…
Oilers Are Biggest Losers From McDavid Not Experiencing Olympics Brian Swane | February 18, 2022 There is no shortage of people worse off because Connor McDavid did not compete at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. There’s the International Olympic Committee, which could…
Oilers Need Their Leaders to Step It Up Dale Bochon | February 12, 2022 Sometimes body language can say everything. In the days and weeks leading up to the firing of Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett on Feb. 10, you could see signs…
McDavid Has Chat with Writer After Scathing Review: Time to Step Up Jim Parsons | February 11, 2022 I have no idea what Connor McDavid wanted to speak with Marc Spector about following the Edmonton Oilers pre-game media avail on Friday, but there’s a ton of speculation that…
Connor McDavid Becoming a Complete Player is Key to Oilers Success Sean Panganiban | February 11, 2022 In the seven years that Connor McDavid has been in the NHL, he’s achieved so much on a personal level — three Art Ross Trophies, three Ted Lindsay Awards, two…
3 Takeaways From Struggling Oilers’ 4-1 Loss to Blackhawks – 2/9/22 Brian Swane | February 10, 2022 After being shutout 4-0 by the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday (Feb. 8), getting to play their next game less than 24 hours later was supposed to be a good…