Oilers Need to Restore 1980s Glory Days Andrew Walsh | September 11, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers have not made the playoffs since the 2016-17 season. Prior to that they had not made the playoffs since 2005-06 season when they lost in the Stanley…
Oilers Behind 8-Ball as Blackhawks Eke Out 4-3 Win Christopher Kelsall | August 6, 2020 On April 30, 1986, on Steve Smith’s 23rd birthday, the Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman scored an own goal during Game 7 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It…
Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Draisaitl, Athanasiou, Record 50/50 Jim Parsons | August 4, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Oilers have tied their best-of-five series with the Chicago Blackhawks, but that’s not the only news out of the city on…
McDavid Leads Oilers to Bounce Back Win with a Hat Trick Christopher Kelsall | August 4, 2020 Hockey fans in Western Canada can ask rhetorically, “are you not entertained?” as the Edmonton Oilers bounced back big-time during Game 2 of their qualification-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks.…
Oilers Have Poor Defense, Rust to Shake, and Stars Shut Down in Game 1 Christopher Kelsall | August 3, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks faced off for Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday under anything but ordinary conditions. Firstly, there was a heat…
Eye on the Opposition: Q & A on Blackhawks/Oilers Series Gail Kauchak | July 30, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers are set to match up for their best-of-five qualifying round series this Saturday, Aug. 1. Both teams are similar in that they have…
Edmonton Oilers Appear Ready for a Stanley Cup Run Christopher Kelsall | July 30, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers’ exhibition game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night was an opportunity for coaching staff to take stock of where their team is fitness-wise and measure the…
8 Takeaways from Oilers Exhibition Victory Over Flames Jim Parsons | July 29, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers had one game to gear up for the play-in round against the Chicago Blackhawks starting Saturday. A 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames included some high spots,…
Oilers Camp Notes: McDavid Flying and Broberg Impressing Christopher Kelsall | July 27, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs have opened their safe zones for NHL play to resume for the 2019-20 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Odd things have happened in the…
A “Prickly”, Slighted, and Motivated McDavid is Dangerous Jim Parsons | July 25, 2020 For anyone that watched the Michael Jordan special on Netflix, “The Last Dance”, you know the great ones always find a way to motivate themselves. This is true, even if…
Oilers News & Rumors: Broberg, Neal, Draisaitl, McDavid, More Jim Parsons | July 22, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisaitl was announced as a Hart Trophy Finalist, but his teammate isn’t sure he’ll win the award. James Neal says he…
Oilers’ Tippett Deserves Jack Adams Recognition Nolan Jensen | July 20, 2020 The NHL announced on July 15 that Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins, Alain Vigneault of the Philadelphia Flyers, and John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets were finalists for…