Posts About "Leon Draisaitl"

Leon Draisaitl's 2 Goals Lead Oilers Past Predators 4-2

January 15th, 2020 EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Josh Archibald also scored and Connor McDavid picked up three assists for the Oilers (25-18-5), who have gone 5-1-1 in their last seven outings. Filip Forsberg...

NHLers by Country: On Top of Their Game and the World

January 11th, 2020 It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation for decades, but as a North American farm league for NHL teams. There’s nothing purely North American about the NHL, not any longer anyway, not based on a...

Is Yamamoto the Oilers' Missing Link?

January 9th, 2020 Plan the Stanley Cup parade: the Edmonton Oilers have a second line! Get ready for the 2020 playoffs: the Oilers have a second line! Okay, all sarcasm aside, ever since Kailer Yamamoto joined Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the second line, the team has granted fans the chance to dream about making the playoffs. Could a...

New Decade, New Faith, New Edmonton Oilers?

January 1st, 2020 There are a lot of things to be thankful for if you've been an Edmonton Oilers fan over the past decade: the Oilers drafted Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the team made the playoffs during the 2016-17 season and the franchise has got some great building-block pieces in the defensive prospect pipeline that could be huge...

Oilers News and Rumors: Tippett, Granlund, Draisaitl, More

December 28th, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team is making some changes after another disappointing loss and all of that equates to demotions, line changes, and more. Dave Tippett is fuming and could the All-Star break be coming at just the right time for a player like Leon Draisaitl? Two Oilers Waived On Saturday A crushing...

Are the Oilers a Playoff Team?

December 27th, 2019 Remember when the Edmonton Oilers bulldozed their way to the Stanley Cup Final in 2006? I was in Grade 9, rocking Oilers’ wristbands, an “Oilers Rule” t-shirt, and my outdated Mike Comrie jersey. It felt especially good cheering for the Oilers in British Columbia, amid moody Vancouver Canucks fans. Now, I’m 28 years old, and...

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blackhawks, Oilers, More

December 27th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on extension talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and a defenseman, plus other Penguins news. There is also debate about whether or not the Chicago Blackhawks should go shopping with the recent news of two major injuries. Finally, what do the Oilers make of Leon Draisaitl's...

Draisatl, McDavid Each Have 2 Points as Oilers Edge Canadiens 4-3

December 21st, 2019 EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl, Josh Archibald and Connor McDavid each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a big 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Riley Sheahan also scored for the Oilers (20-15-4) who have just two wins in their last eight games. Jeff Petry, Phillip...

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