Oilers Offseason Spotlight: The Forwards Carl Maloney | September 10, 2014 Like most of the Edmonton Oilers roster going into the 2014-15 season, the forward position was one that underwent many changes this offseason. Many of those moves started last year when…
Edmonton Oilers: Who is Tyler Dellow? Carl Maloney | August 7, 2014 In what is becoming a bigger trend throughout the NHL, many clubs are hiring analytics gurus to be part of their front offices. The Edmonton Oilers have now joined the…
Edmonton Oilers: Jake Gardiner Deal a Comparable for Justin Schultz Carl Maloney | July 30, 2014 With the Toronto Maple Leafs inking young defenseman Jake Gardiner to a long term deal this week, is it time for the Edmonton Oilers to follow suit and sign their…
MacTavish Has Turned Oilers Around In Two Summers Shane Sander | July 16, 2014 Saying the Oilers rebuild has been a disaster isn’t an understatement. The Oilers haven’t made the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons and fans aren’t happy. It’s been a dark and…
Should the Edmonton Oilers Trade the 3rd Overall Pick? Carl Maloney | April 28, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers yet again find themselves sitting and watching another edition of the NHL playoffs rather than participating. What is unfortunately becoming all too common, the Oilers management do…
Oilers Panel: Future of Kevin Lowe, the Coaching Staff. Who is Leon Draisaitl? Shane Sander | April 21, 2014 Welcome to the Oilers Panel. On this weeks Oilers Panel, The Hockey Writers contributors will voice their opinions on; the future of Kevin Lowe, the future of the coaching staff…
Edmonton Oilers: Five Questions to Answer Before the Season Ends Carl Maloney | March 25, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers have had a dismal and disappointing season to be sure. In a year where much more was expected, they have fallen flat on their collective faces. Unfortunately in…
Trade Deadline Day Leaves Oilers Defense Dangerously Thin Carl Maloney | March 6, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers and Craig MacTavish may not have made the blockbuster deal at the deadline they have been so desperately trying to pull off, but it doesn’t mean they…
Edmonton Oilers: What is Justin Schultz Worth? Carl Maloney | February 26, 2014 Justin Schultz is the next Oilers young gun ready to cash in on a new contract. With the trio of Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins locked up long…
Is Justin Schultz the Future of the Oilers Blueline? Marcy Di Michele | February 26, 2014 When Justin Schultz signed on the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, he brought with him a lot of hoopla. Originally drafted by Anaheim in 2008, Schultz elected not to sign with…
Edmonton Oilers: What to do with Sam Gagner Carl Maloney | February 4, 2014 It seems to be a question asked every single year. What do the Oilers do with Sam Gagner? Few Oilers have found their names churned in the rumour mill in…
Edmonton Oilers: How Big an Upgrade is Ben Scrivens? Carl Maloney | January 16, 2014 Edmonton Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said he was looking to upgrade his goaltending and once again has made a deal in that area in acquiring Ben Scrivens. He has swapped…