Posts About "Ken Hitchcock"
St. Louis Blues All-Decade Team
January 3rd, 2020 The 2010s were a decade of transformation for the St. Louis Blues franchise. The era began with the team trading their only ever first-overall pick, Erik Johnson, in a massive deal with the Colorado Avalanche. It ended with their first-ever Stanley Cup. In between, while the team was mostly successful, there was a lot of confusion,...
NHL Rumors: Zuccarello, Hitchcock, Maple Leafs, More
May 12th, 2019 In today's NHL rumors, there are updates on Mats Zuccarello out of Dallas, updates on the coaching situations in Edmonton, Toronto, and Buffalo with some specific details on Ken Hitchcock, Sheldon Keefe, and Mike Babcock. Dallas Stars Updates Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas News says that Dallas Stars pending free agent winger...
Ken Hitchcock Not Likely to Return as Oilers Coach
March 25th, 2019 In a recent media scrum, Terry Jones asked of Edmonton Oilers head coach Ken Hitchcock what he takes from this season and the experience? Citing that the organization will head a million different directions this summer, Jones suggested Hitchcock must have a lot on his mind. Hitchcock responded as many might have expected he would....
NHL Rumors: Stars, Senators, Oilers, More
February 17th, 2019 In today's rumor rundown, there is news the Dallas Stars might be in the market for a rental player who can score and they may be going after a big name. There is also an update on the contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone. Finally, would the Edmonton Oilers consider replacing Ken Hitchcock at this point...
Oilers Forwards Have New Marching Orders
January 5th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers recent six-game losing streak was mired by an inability to defend, as the team allowed a galling 29 goals during that stretch. However, as the streak was peaking, the team dumped Drake Caggiula to acquire Brandon Manning on the same day they traded for Alexander Petrovic, two defensive minded defensemen....
Hitchcock Sends Warning Shot at Oilers Veterans
December 28th, 2018 If the message to the Edmonton Oilers veterans wasn't loud and clear already, it is now. After Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, Ken Hitchcock had this to say in his post-game media avail, Some of the guys that have been around a while have a terrific opportunity and they outta take advantage because there's...
Hitchcock Has the Oilers Grinding
December 20th, 2018 Ken Hitchcock has been the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers for nearly one month and the team is winning regularly. He also has fans wrapped around his finger with his mesmerizing pre- and post-game press conferences. Hitchcock has been a perfect match for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans, who have always favoured...
NHL Rumors: Quick, Muzzin, Hitchcock, Fletcher, More
December 12th, 2018 In today's rumor rundown there is more talk about the LA Kings and potentially the moves of Jonathan Quick and/or Jake Muzzin, the Oilers new coach may be sticking around and the GM in Philly is ready to pounce on moves in more than one area. Finally, will the Blackhawks trade a core player? Still Plenty of Talk Surrounding...
What's Wrong With the Woeful Oilers' Power Play?
December 11th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers are on a near-fantastic run since Ken Hitchcock took over as head coach. He earned his seventh win in 10 games behind the bench on Sunday when the Oilers disposed of the Calgary Flames in a 1-0 victory that could have easily been 3-0 with a friendly bounce here or there. It was another solid win and a...
If the Oilers Won't Play Ty Rattie, Trade Ty Rattie
November 26th, 2018 In Sunday night's 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers forward Ty Rattie played all of 3:32 minutes, highlighted by a total of 0:46 seconds in the second period and one shift in the third. As Sportsnet's Mark Spector wrote, "The Ken Hitchcock era predictably does not favour Ty Rattie. He's had four shifts and 3:32 of...
What the Oilers Can Expect from Chris Wideman
November 25th, 2018 If the reports are accurate, it appears newly acquired defensemen Chris Wideman will make his debut for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night when the Oil take on the Los Angeles Kings. Picked up from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional 6th-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Edmonton wanted to add puck-moving ability and speed to their...
Oilers Playoff Hopes Heavily Depend on Jesse Puljujärvi
November 25th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers have recalled youngster Jesse Puljujärvi today. This comes as no surprise considering president and general manager Peter Chiarelli's comments about the Oilers and their youth movement after firing head coach Todd McLellan. Puljujärvi had a short yet successful stint in the American Hockey League and...
Was Hiring Hitchcock Chiarelli's Best Move to Date?
November 23rd, 2018 Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli's transaction history is spotty at best. If you're lucky enough to be a part of Oilers Twitter then you're no doubt familiar with the daily debate regarding the Adam Larsson deal or the Ryan Strome trade. If it's not those deals it's the deal that sent a first and second-round...
