Posts About "Ethan Bear"

Flames' Tkachuk Silencing Critics Since Kassian Battle

February 23rd, 2020 Six weeks have passed since the Calgary Flames faced the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 11. In the aftermath of the game, threats were made, billboards were installed in Edmonton, and the Battle of Alberta was newly enlivened with hatred and controversy. Matthew Tkachuk was at the centre of it all and came away from the game with many critics....

Edmonton Oilers' 3 Best Contracts in 2019-20

January 29th, 2020 Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl carry the two best-value contracts on the Edmonton Oilers. Despite their massive cap hits, McDavid and Draisaitl arguably deserve more than they are currently earning based on their production and escalating player salaries around the NHL. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers (AP Photo/Paul...

Darkhorse Candidates for the 2020 Calder Trophy

December 9th, 2019 Heading into the 2019-20 NHL season, there was a laundry list of rookie players who looked primed to take the league by storm. Led by Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko, the top two picks of the 2019 NHL Draft, this rookie class had the potential to feature some of the top young forwards in recent memory. As teams around the league cross...

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers' 2015 Draft Class

November 27th, 2019 After spending the 2014-15 season at the bottom of the league standings, the Edmonton Oilers turned to the NHL Entry Draft in hopes of making some moves that would improve the team. They won the draft lottery, and were awarded the first overall selection with which they chose the consensus first-overall pick, Connor McDavid, to give...

Projecting the Edmonton Oilers' Defence in 2020-21

November 25th, 2019 After more than a decade of defencive woes, the Edmonton Oilers will soon be able to call their back end an area of strength. Thanks to quality drafting and plenty of patience, the Oilers are now at a point where their young defenders are pushing for roster spots instead of being thrown into them out of desperation. Although the...

McDavid Scores 2 to Lead Oilers past Vegas, 4-2

November 24th, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid scored two goals, Leon Draisaitl had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday. Ethan Bear and Markus Granlund also scored for the Pacific Division-leading Oilers. Mike Smith sto...

Oilers' Individual Awards at First Quarter of 2019-20

November 21st, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the league's best stories through the first quarter of the season. Few experts picked the Oilers to make the playoffs prior to the season, but they are tied for the second-most points in the NHL through 23 games. Edmonton began the season 5-0-0 for the first time since 1985-86 while outscoring the...

Oilers Outsider: First Place After First Month

October 31st, 2019 It’s official, the Edmonton Oilers will finish October on top of the Pacific Division. The Oilers are guaranteed to be in first place when the calendar turns to November — regardless of Vegas’ result tonight, thanks to last night’s 4-1 road win in Columbus to stay ahead of the pack. It’s scary close at the top of a...

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