James Neal: Still “Real Deal” for Oilers? Jim Parsons | December 11, 2019 When you look at the numbers over the last ten games, it’s not fair, by any means, to suggest the Edmonton Oilers struggles can be blamed on any one person.…
McDavid Scores Shootout Winner, Oilers Top Coyotes 4-3 The Canadian Press | November 24, 2019 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Connor McDavid scored the only goal of the shootout, and the Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers beat the second-place Arizona Coyotes 4-3 Sunday night. Mikko Koskinen stopped Vinnie Hinostroza on Arizona’s last shootout attempt …
Oilers News & Rumors: Kassian, Expansion, Bad Losses, More Jim Parsons | November 22, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Adam Larsson is back with the Oilers, there is talk surrounding Zack Kassian, early looks at the NHL Expansion Draft and how…
Top 5 Trades in Edmonton Oilers History The Hockey Writers | November 18, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers are a storied franchise that has enjoyed many successes and many difficult periods. There have been trades that have shaped the franchise. The Wayne Gretzky trade, on…
Flames and Oilers Set to Rekindle Rivalry Bryan Wilson | November 14, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers’ start to 2019-20 has been the most intriguing difference when looking ahead to the Battle of Alberta this season with the first matchup on Dec. 27. Edmonton…
Edmonton Oilers Proving Physical Hockey Still Belongs Brett Newmyer | November 5, 2019 There’s a lot of talk about how much faster the NHL is now; which implies that if your team isn’t fast, they can’t win. It also implies that physical hockey…
Oilers Unexpected Leadership Making World of Difference Jim Parsons | November 5, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers on-ice leadership group is, without a doubt, still Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Clearly one-two (maybe even 1A and 1B), they’ve dominated the NHL-scoring race as a…
Oilers Outsider: First Place After First Month Larry Fisher | October 31, 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 —…
Oilers Outsider: 10 Thoughts Through 10 Games Larry Fisher | October 24, 2019 There are two ways to look at the first 10 games of the Edmonton Oilers season: glass half full or glass half empty. The half-full folks will highlight the record,…
James Neal off to Hot Start with Oilers After Rough Campaign in Calgary The Canadian Press | October 21, 2019 WINNIPEG — James Neal didn’t feel like himself last season and knew he had to do something about it. The new Edmonton Oilers forward dialed up his off-season training in…
Flames, Lucic & False Narratives Jeremy Stanford | October 21, 2019 Let’s preface this by saying it is way too early to decide who won the James Neal-Milan Lucic trade between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers. And, as Eric…
Neal Keeps Scoring, Oilers Top Red Wings 2-1 The Canadian Press | October 19, 2019 EDMONTON — Darnell Nurse had a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers moved back into sole possession of first place overall in the NHL with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. James Neal and Ethan Bear scored for the Oilers, who improv…