Posts About "Leon Draisaitl"
Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, Slepyshev, Kassian, More
March 30th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Zack Kassian has found himself on the receiving end of a few humorous shots from his teammates and both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid talk about what's going on with their downtime and what they'd like to see going forward with the NHL season. In other news, James Neal is listed as a...
2014 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
March 12th, 2020 As players selected at the 2014 NHL Draft reach their sixth season in the NHL, this provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 players selected. So, have the top-10 lived up to their franchise-defining billings, or have these players failed to reach meet the hype of their draft position? Note: The 2014 NHL Draft was...
Oilers' Roster Is Their Best Since 2005-06
March 7th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers made a splash in 2005-06 when they squeaked into the playoffs and bulldozed their way to the Stanley Cup Final. It’s impossible to forget Fernando Pisani’s shorthanded goal in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5, or when the Oil pushed the series to seven games. It’s also impossible to forget the...
Draisaitl's Season: Can Anyone Stop the Leon Locomotive?
March 3rd, 2020 Like a runaway train, Leon Draisaitl is on an incredible tear. With five points in Monday's game against the Nashville Predators (four of which were goals) and now firmly in the Rocket Richard conversation for most goals in an NHL season, his pace has him set for around 133 points for the season. It would be the most points in one year...
THW's Goalie News: Francouz Stars, Rinne Hung Out to "Drai"
March 3rd, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have a rising star on their hands, both literally and metaphorically, in their backup goaltender. Meanwhile, the limited NHL action on Monday night saw one goaltending evisceration and another debut with a new team. Rinne vs. Draisaitl Every brilliant, headline-making performance by an NHL forward has a...
Oilers News and Rumors: Russell, Kassian, Draisaitl, More
February 29th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is great news out of Edmonton as the Oilers are getting a few key players back from injury, Leon Draisaitl is one point away from 100, and Zack Kassian is looking to make a big impression now that he's back in the lineup after serving a seven-game suspension. Russell Is Back...
