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…
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…
Ultimate California Hockey Road Trip: Great One Grants Time in Anaheim Larry Fisher | January 26, 2017 Visit California and The Hockey Writers sent Larry Fisher — an at-large contributor, columnist and podcast host — on the Ultimate California Hockey Road Trip with stops in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.…
The Oilers Shouldn’t Be All In Marcy Di Michele | January 25, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers are in a position they haven’t been for a long time, and that’s a playoff spot in January. As we approach the All-Star Break, the Oilers find…
Mark Letestu: Oilers’ Unsung Hero Rob Soria | January 24, 2017 From an Edmonton Oilers‘ point of view, the first four months of the 20116-17 season could not have gone much better. Thanks in large part to the play of Leon Draisaitl,…
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…
McDavid Hits 100 Points, Markov Still Out & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 19, 2017 Hitting 100 points in the NHL is a big deal. It’s even more impressive of a feat when it’s done by a 20-year-old player, and that was the case Wednesday…
Trade Jordan Eberle? Marcy Di Michele | January 18, 2017 A hockey player can milk a lot out of being a World Juniors hero, especially if it was playing for Canada. Jordan Eberle will always be remembered for his game-tying…
Eichel Is Being Overlooked Kyle Silagyi | January 18, 2017 April of 2015 wasn’t a great time to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The team finished last in the NHL for the second consecutive year. The Sabres’ leading point scorer was…
Andreas Athanasiou: Human Highlight Reel Tom Mitsos | January 17, 2017 On Saturday, Detroit Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou showcased his offensive talent in a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Athanasiou, who was drafted in the fourth round of the…
What Should be Expected of Lucic? Marcy Di Michele | January 16, 2017 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Milan Lucic to a lucrative free agent contract in the summer, it was met with mixed reviews. Some believed his experience and toughness would bring…
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 —…