Oilers’ Draisaitl Makes Rocket Richard Race Interesting Ryan Szporer | March 28, 2019 At least for the time being, the NHL has a new runner-up in the race for the Rocket Richard Trophy. Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl’s recent hat trick against the…
Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl on the Verge of History Eric Friesen | March 27, 2019 Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are undoubtedly the most dangerous offensive duo in the NHL. Since 2016-17, McDavid and Draisaitl have combined for 566 points, which is…
Edmonton Oilers Final Run: 3 Good, 3 Bad, 3 Worse Jim Parsons | March 15, 2019 With only twelve games left in the NHL season for the Edmonton Oilers and the team eight points back of a wild-card spot in the Western Conference, the playoffs aren’t…
Edmonton Oilers and the 50 Shades of Extreme Jim Parsons | January 4, 2019 If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan, you probably feel and know well the swings that come with being an Edmonton Oilers fan. Either the “sky is falling” or the “team…
Oilers Looking Ahead to Expansion Draft Eric Friesen | December 23, 2018 The NHL announced on Dec. 4 what had been expected for months — Seattle will become the league’s 32nd team in 2021-22. This means there will also be another expansion…
Edmonton Oilers Quarter-Season Grades: Forwards Jim Parsons | November 22, 2018 With 21 games in the Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 NHL season in the rearview mirror, the team sits with a record of 10-10-1, good enough (or bad enough, depending on how…
Time for Oilers to Go with Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins Rob Soria | November 19, 2018 As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to embark on a three-game road trip, it has become painfully obvious something needs to change. Whether now is the time that some will be…
Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl Unstoppable in OT Eric Friesen | November 1, 2018 Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are undoubtedly the most dangerous duo in the NHL in overtime. Since 2016-17, McDavid leads the NHL in overtime points with 12, while Draisaitl is…
Finding Leon a Running Mate Rob Soria | October 11, 2018 From the moment the Edmonton Oilers announced the signing of Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension for an eye-popping $68 million, expectations for the talented German pivot skyrocketed. Though on…
Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 Training Camp Guide Shane Sander | September 13, 2018 It’s finally that time of year. The Edmonton Oilers are opening up training camp with a staggering 62 players at camp this fall. The official breakdown comes down to seven…
Predicting Oilers’ 2018-19 Opening Night Roster: Forwards Shane Sander | September 6, 2018 In this two-part series looking at the Edmonton Oilers’ potential opening night roster, Part Two assesses the forwards and what lines the club could run out of the gate. If…
Draisaitl’s Deal is Among the NHL’s Best Jim Parsons | August 12, 2018 Approximately one year ago, Leon Draisaitl signed an eight-year contract worth an average of $8.5 million per season. At the time there were a number of insiders and fans that felt…