Signs of McDavid’s Leadership Were Everywhere Jim Parsons | October 6, 2016 Even though it happened just 24 hours ago, by now it’s old news that the Edmonton Oilers named Connor McDavid the 15th captain in franchise history and the youngest captain to…
NHL’s Worst-Kept Secret: McDavid Named Captain Marcy Di Michele | October 6, 2016 It was the worst-kept secret in the NHL. Who was going to be the Oilers next captain? Would they go with “veteran” Jordan Eberle or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins? How about newcomer Milan…
McDavid Named Captain of Oilers, Kings’ Pearson Suspended & More Steven DiOssi | October 5, 2016 McDavid Named Captain of Oilers The Edmonton Oilers named forward Connor McDavid as the 15th captain in franchise history, the team announced on Wednesday. Jordan Eberle, Milan Lucic and Ryan…
What Do the Oilers Want to Do With Nail Yakupov? Marcy Di Michele | October 4, 2016 Peter Chiarelli isn’t afraid to make a trade, that much we know. His goal is to improve his team for now and the future. For an organization steeped in recent…
4 Birthday Wishes for Coach McLellan Jim Parsons | October 3, 2016 When my wife’s birthday rolls around, I know I will struggle to decide on a birthday gift. She can be difficult to shop for and I mean, after all, what…
Oilers Trim Roster, Major Decisions Still Loom Shane Sander | October 3, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers continue to trim their training camp roster as we get towards the final 23-man roster for opening night on Oct. 12. The Oilers’ roster now sits at…
Can McDavid Be the Best Without Scoring? Marcy Di Michele | September 30, 2016 It started out as a narrative, but now it’s becoming a reality. Through six games at the World Cup of Hockey (three pre-tournament games and three round robin games), Oilers’…
Strome Making Important Adjustments Mark Brown | September 30, 2016 Relative to the offensive skills of Arizona Coyotes’ forward Dylan Strome, there is little doubt. Perhaps the most prolific scorer in junior hockey over the past few seasons, Strome’s ability…
Forbes’ Top 300 Fantasy Forwards Andrew Forbes | September 29, 2016 Forbes’ Top 150 Fantasy Defensemen Forbes’ Top 75 Fantasy Goalies It’s that time of year again where fantasy hockey owners start biting their nails in preparation for their upcoming drafts.…
Sidney Crosby Still Reigns Supreme Mike Necciai | September 26, 2016 Last season, Sidney Crosby was washed up. He was too old to compete at the high level we’ve all come to expect of him and there was a good chance…
Would Connor McDavid Make Team Canada? Anthony Fusco | September 23, 2016 Let’s pretend for a moment that at the World Cup of Hockey, there is no Team North America. This would be incredibly sad because even though many believe the team…
Canada’s Semi-Final is Set: A Classic or a Letdown? Marcy Di Michele | September 23, 2016 Who would have thought that a made-up team designed to even out the groups and manufacture intrigue in the World Cup of Hockey would capture everyone’s hearts the way that it…