The Hockey Writers Podcast – Ep. 1: Nylander, Wilson, Fuhr One-on-One & More Jim Parsons | December 8, 2018 On the very first episode of the new Hockey Writers Podcast, I went from Edmonton to San Jose, stopped in Buffalo and Toronto and had a lengthy conversation for NHL…
Grant Fuhr Urges Oilers to Avoid Big Mistake Jim Parsons | December 5, 2018 I was fortunate enough to have a long chat with former Oilers goaltender Grant Fuhr this week. A good guy whose documentary “Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story” had just…
Grant Fuhr Ready for Return to Hockey Ian Wilson | October 16, 2018 It’s been almost a decade since Grant Fuhr worked as a goalie coach in the NHL and the Hall-of-Fame netminder says he’s ready for a return to the rink. “It’s…
Maple Leafs’ Recent Swaps With the Sabres Andrew Forbes | March 4, 2018 Their rivalry is separated by a border and a highway. Fans of both teams show up at away games so easily that they can change the feel of the atmosphere…
Kings of Disappointment: The Biggest Letdowns in Kings Goaltending Sheng Peng | October 9, 2017 This article was originally published in April, 2014. The night is Dan Cloutier just before the Jonathan Quick. The Los Angeles Kings—for far too long before the ascension of their…
History Shows Oilers Just Can’t Draft Goaltenders THW Archives | August 15, 2017 This article was originally posted in July, 2016. The Edmonton Oilers aren’t good at drafting, shocking. One of the most commonly known things out there in hockey is how purely awful…
Oilers History: Game One, 1984 Stanley Cup Final Rob Soria | April 25, 2017 With the current edition of the Edmonton Oilers firmly entrenched in the 2017 NHL Playoffs, I felt today would be the perfect time to take a look back at arguably the…
Talbot to Shatter Oilers’ Record Jim Parsons | March 19, 2017 The conversation between Edmonton Oilers‘ coach Todd McLellan and his No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot, probably goes something like this: McLellan: “Hey Cam, how ya feeling tonight?” Talbot: “Good coach.”…
Top 3 Moments in Oilers All-Star History Rob Soria | January 29, 2017 Today will mark another first of sorts for Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid. A broken collarbone forced the 2015 first overall pick from taking part in his first NHL All-Star…
Talbot Digging for Oiler Records Shane Sander | January 3, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers have had a tumultuous goaltending past, but the present seems to be stabilizing with the emergence of Cam Talbot. The 29-year-old has shouldered the load and become…
The Edmonton Oilers Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | September 14, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Ilya Samsonov and the Edmonton Oilers Rob Soria | June 22, 2015 Since 1981, the Edmonton Oilers have drafted a grand total two goaltenders who have gone on to see regular duty as an NHL starter. One happens to be a member…