Who Gets the Sabres ‘C’ When Gionta’s Gone? Kyle Silagyi | December 14, 2016 The mid-1980s Edmonton Oilers. The late-1990s Detroit Red Wings. Today’s Chicago Blackhawks. What do all of these teams have in common? That question can be answered with one word, one…
Canada’s Juniors and the Elusive Gold Medal Marcy Di Michele | December 14, 2016 On the senior men’s side, Canada has been a lock to win in international competition, especially lately. They currently hold Olympic gold, a World Cup title and World Championship gold.…
Preview: Blue Jackets Open Western Canada Swing in Edmonton Mark Scheig | December 13, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets embark on their annual western Canada trip Tuesday as they get their first look at Edmonton’s new Rogers Place. This is the first of two meetings…
Facing Off: Oilers or Flames, Who Finishes Higher? Larry Fisher | December 12, 2016 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 —…
Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins Shows Signs of Life Rob Soria | December 11, 2016 In the eyes of many a hockey observer, Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins seemed poised for a bounce back season in 2016-17. After a rather disappointing campaign in 2015-16, it…
Was McDavid Injured on Purpose? Marcy Di Michele | December 9, 2016 Hockey players talk a lot of trash over the course of a game, most of which should never be repeated to the outside world. Is the majority of their language…
Clutterbuck Extension, McDavid Gets Emotional & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 9, 2016 The New York Islanders made a major signing Friday, inking winger Cal Clutterbuck to a five-year extension. The deal carries a $3.5 million AAV, according to multiple sources. Clutterbuck was…
McDavid’s Post-Game Comments Speak Volumes Jim Parsons | December 9, 2016 The normally soft-spoken Connor McDavid didn’t mince words when he called out Philadelphia Flyers Brandon Manning after the Oilers loss to the Flyers on Thursday. Manning was front and center…
Where Does a Rebuild Go Wrong? Joseph Aleong | December 8, 2016 “Rebuild” has become somewhat of a buzzword around hockey circles these days. What was once synonymous with last-place finishes, perennial losses and considered unthinkable for big-market teams has turned into…
Oilers Setting the Bar Too Low Jim Parsons | December 8, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers are a better team than they were last season. Taking a look at the standings, it’s difficult to argue otherwise. Yet, for some reason, the Oilers have…
Recap: Sabres Late Comeback Stuns Oilers Chad DeDominicis | December 6, 2016 We didn’t get the controversial opening draw photo opportunity that was missed last time Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid met. Neither was part of the starting lineup on this night.…
Preview: McDavid & Eichel Meet Again Chad DeDominicis | December 6, 2016 The 2015 first and second overall picks are set to matchup for the second time in their career tonight in Buffalo. The Sabres won the first meeting of the season…
