San Jose Sharks Make Sense for Tavares Zeke | August 8, 2017 Thirty-one NHL teams know New York Islanders center John Tavares is an elite player. Any team interested in his services is going to have to answer the same question posed by…
Young Money: The Best Paid ELC Players of 2016-17 Alex Krieckhaus | August 1, 2017 Players on an NHL Entry Level Contract (ELC) are capped at a $925,000 salary, but can earn millions more in bonuses if they perform, launching them into veteran-like pay brackets.…
Oilers Turnaround Is on McDavid, Not Chiarelli Rob Soria | July 31, 2017 To suggest the 2000’s haven’t been kind to the Edmonton Oilers is what we would call an understatement. Four playoff appearances in sixteen years doesn’t leave much to get excited…
NHL Standings Predictions: Offseason Edition Larry Fisher | July 28, 2017 It’s that time of the year again — some random summer day when I decide to publish my offseason standings predictions. These are always a hit, even if they are…
2017-18 NHL Contenders & Pretenders Mark Scheig | July 24, 2017 The NHL hockey season can’t get here soon enough. With the calendar ready to turn to August, we thought this would be a good time to have some fun and…
Oilers, Flames Rivalry Renewed Rob Soria | July 23, 2017 For hockey fans of a certain vintage, the phrase “Battle of Alberta” jogs up glorious memories from the past. Unfortunately, it has been so long since both teams have been…
Best Erie Otters in Franchise History Hali Hetz | July 17, 2017 In an Ontario Hockey League traditionally dominated by the London Knights, the Erie Otters have been graced with some very exceptional players that have allowed the club to hold their…
Eichel: Show Me the McMoney Jeff Seide | July 15, 2017 One of the most memorable phrases in the 1996 romantic comedy Jerry Maguire is now coming to life between phenom Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres: “Show me the money!”…
Free Agency, Salary Cap & NHL Parity Leah Dyck | July 9, 2017 The weeks leading up to and on the first day of the 2017 NHL’s free agency period have unveiled a lot about the direction the league is heading. When it…
Oilers, Draisaitl in Odd Spot Rob Soria | July 6, 2017 With the Edmonton Oilers officially announcing the signing of Connor McDavid to an eight-year extension yesterday afternoon, the sole focus of Oil Country has now shifted to the immediate future of…
McDavid, Oilers Played His New Deal Perfectly Jim Parsons | July 6, 2017 By now (even though it’s been less than 24 hours), the eight-year contract extension given to Connor McDavid is old news. McDavid is going to be $100 million richer and…
Connor McDavid Signs Contract Extension With Oilers Brandon Share-Cohen | July 5, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers and captain Connor McDavid have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth $100 million that will kick in at the start of the 2018-19 season.…
