Posts About "Daryl Katz"
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,...
