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…
The Martin Brodeur Era Begins in St. Louis Dave Lipscomb | December 2, 2014 Although not entirely shocking, Martin Brodeur has signed with the St. Louis Blues. The all-time leader in wins and shutouts is donning a different sweater other than the Devils for…
St. Louis Marty Brodeur Doesn’t Mean Devils Fans Should Sing The Blues Michael Gwizdala | November 28, 2014 You don’t have to love it. You don’t have to like it, even a little bit. You should respect it. In his professional career, Martin Brodeur has worn Devils’ red,…
Protect Ya Neck: The Best Blues Goalie Masks of All Time Dave Lipscomb | September 24, 2014 Goalie masks have, like all facets of goaltending equipment, evolved considerably since their earliest predecessors hit the ice. In addition to moving from simple fiberglass molded designs to full-face-and-head helmets,…
When The Northlands Coliseum Closes on the Oilers Peter Chau | December 17, 2013 To those who know me, I wasn’t originally a Canucks fan. To a fault, I will admit that I am a bandwagon jumper. Yes, I am guilty of jumping from…