Posts About "Daryl Katz"
Oilers Miss the Boat at Trade Deadline
February 26th, 2019 With their current roster being as underwhelming as it is, the Edmonton Oilers were never going to be major players during this year's NHL Trade Deadline. However, for an organization that is going to have to do a ton of heavy lifting over the summer, yesterday was a perfect opportunity to get a head start on things. Unfortunately,...
Daryl Katz, Joel Quenneville and the Edmonton Oilers
November 12th, 2018 Despite having gotten off to a better start than most had envisioned, the outlook for the Edmonton Oilers remains relatively unchanged. As we all know, the expectation for the tandem of Peter Chiarelli and Todd McLellan were rather lofty, so the fact this group is still viewed as being, at best, a fringe playoff team isn’t a good...
Oilers: Takeaways from Nicholson's Press Conference
April 15th, 2018 Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan had his day with the media, followed by general manager Peter Chiarelli. Then it was Oilers Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Nicholson's day. There's clear disappointment across the board from all areas of the organization. Nicholson's media availability wasn't without some newsworthy quotes,...
5 Questions for Oilers Management
April 7th, 2018 As the off-season rears it's ugly head for the Edmonton Oilers, there's going to be plenty of questions this summer. Peter Chiarelli and Todd McLellan are front and center when it comes to the criticism and have taken plenty of blame for how the year has unfolded. Chiarelli has already put in work to try and right the ship as we head...
Oilers Former Home of 42 Years in Trouble
September 10th, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers soon-to-be-former home at Rexall Place is in trouble as it seeks partners to help fund a new proposal or face demolition. Edmonton City Council has been toiling with two decisions -- repurpose the land as a community rink or demolish it. Northlands, the entity that runs the property, is in dire straits and has been...
The NHL Management All-Stars
January 23rd, 2015 For a second, forget that Peter Laviolette and Darryl Sutter are “coaching” at this weekend’s NHL All-Star Game in Columbus. In fact, you probably didn’t know that to begin with. You probably didn’t care. And if you’re an avid hockey fan, you probably don’t care to know who’s on the ice during the game either. Fans hardly...
Daryl Katz Appeases Oilers Fans
January 21st, 2014 Katz Reaches Out to Oilers Fans Daryl Katz wrote an open letter to the fans of the Edmonton Oilers, appealing to them for patience in the slow rebuild process. Oil Country is teeming with all sorts of hockey-related emotions: frustration, helplessness, sadness. It has been a long time since the Oilers were successful, and this year...
Daryl Katz Better Pony Up For New Arena
May 13th, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers need a new arena, that's for sure. The Rexall Place is the third oldest and the third smallest venue in the NHL. Although the ice surface at Rexall Place has long been considered the best surface in the NHL, everything else about the arena seems old and antiquated. However, there are plans to build a new arena in...
Edmonton Oilers New Arena Deal in Trouble
October 19th, 2012 The Edmonton Oilers need a new arena. Their owner, Daryl Katz, has requested that the tax payers of Edmonton fork over millions of dollars to help see that happen. Why would a wealthy owner of a professional sports franchise need all this extra money? That's what the city of Edmonton would like to know. Unfortunately,...
Katz Apologizes; Yakupov Plays
September 29th, 2012 The Edmonton Oilers have been in the news quite a bit this week, but not exactly for good reason. Oilers owner Daryl Katz made waves when he and a group of team brass flew to Seattle to check out the cities arena. The visit prompted a sea of reports that the Oilers franchise may re-locate because of failed attempts to get a new...
Are the Oilers Moving to Seattle?
September 25th, 2012 A few years ago, when Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux needed a promise from the city for a new arena deal, he floated the idea of moving the team to Kansas City or Las Vegas. Many felt it was an attempt to put pressure on the city, and they were correct. Lemieux admitted it was about gaining leverage, not intended to hurt...
Is Jordan Eberle the NHL's Next Superstar?
September 4th, 2012 Jordan Eberle might be one of the NHL's fresher faces, but the right winger has given hockey fans a glimpse of what he will be able to offer the Edmonton Oilers as they gather the necessary pieces for contention in the Western Conference. After enjoying a solid rookie campaign (18 Goals, 25 Assists) in 2010-2011, Jordan Eberle...
Edmonton's Other Team Taking a Run at the Cup
May 17th, 2012 While the Edmonton Oilers dream of competing for a Stanley Cup was dashed many months ago, there is still an Edmonton team that is still going and making a run at the Cup. Although in this case it's the Mastercard Memorial Cup and its the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League. It is already an impressive...
