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Oilers’ Remaining 2022-23 Schedule Broken Down by Importance

Rob Couch | February 3, 2023

As the NHL All-Star break is upon us, the Edmonton Oilers sit in the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference with games in hand on some teams ahead of…

3 Takeaways as Blue Jackets Snap Oilers’ Win Streak

Colton Pankiw | January 26, 2023

Coming into Wednesday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Edmonton Oilers were feeling great as they were riding a season-high six-game winning streak. In fact, not only was…

Oilers’ Big Four Forwards Can All Reach 100 Points This Season

Brian Swane | January 25, 2023

In their most recent outing, Saturday (Jan. 21), the Edmonton Oilers picked up a sixth consecutive win, 4-2 at Rogers Arena over the Vancouver Canucks, with a scoring summary that epitomizes…

Oilers’ Future Lies in the Hands of McDavid & Draisaitl’s Contracts

Rob Couch | January 23, 2023

A lot of the Edmonton Oilers‘ plans over the next few seasons depends on their two-star players’ contracts – the interest in re-signing, the length of their next contracts, and…

McDavid Gets Nod as Best Player In North American Team Sports

Jim Parsons | January 22, 2023

It’s often a bit controversial to label any one athlete the most dominant in a single sport. But to suggest one is the most dominant in any North American team…

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

Ryan Szporer | January 21, 2023

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…

The Athletic Is Wrong to Snub Draisaitl in Favor of Matthews

Rob Couch | January 19, 2023

Leon Draisaitl has once again been overlooked as a great player. This could be for a number of reasons, but one could be he is overshadowed by the best player…

Oilers Heading in Right Direction in Year 8 of Connor McDavid

Rob Couch | January 19, 2023

Many would say that the Edmonton Oilers took a step back from last season. I would argue that because the team is in a better position than they were at…

Insider Says Horvat-to-Oilers a Fit with Draisaitl Future in Question

Jim Parsons | January 16, 2023

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discussed everything related to the Bo Horvat situation out of Vancouver on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. When it comes to their pending UFA forward, Jim…

Lightning’s Western Conference Road Trip Will Test Team

Jim Bay | January 13, 2023

Starting on Saturday, Jan. 14, the Tampa Bay Lightning will embark on a five-game road trip that will go a long way in determining whether or not they can hold…

Oilers Must Reverse Disturbing Trend of Wasting McDavid’s Prime

Mark Scheig | January 11, 2023

Connor McDavid is hands down the best hockey player in the world. He’s on track to win his first Rocket Richard Trophy this season on top of everything else he’s…

Oilers Remain Team with Many Flaws in Year 8 of McDavid

Colton Pankiw | January 9, 2023

While it feels like forever ago, you don’t have to go all that far back to find a time when the Edmonton Oilers were the laughingstock of the NHL. Despite…

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