Oilers Should Consider Starting Draisaitl at Wing Jim Parsons | September 4, 2016 If the Edmonton Oilers move forward with a top-nine centered by Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl, they’ll have one of the better groupings of one-through-three centers in the…
Norway, Slovenia, Germany Qualify for 2018 Olympics Dustin Nelson | September 4, 2016 Just a couple weeks removed from the 2016 Rio Olympics, we can look ahead to the 2018 Winter Olympics. Men’s hockey qualifications were completed Sunday and Norway, Slovenia and Germany…
What’s the Oilers Magic Number for Draisaitl? Shane Sander | September 4, 2016 One of the few positive stories for the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16 was the breakout year center Leon Draisaitl had. Draisaitl, 20, put up 51 points in 72 games for…
Leon Draisaitl: The Edmonton Oilers 2016-17 Wild Card Brett Slawson | August 12, 2016 Well, the 2016-17 NHL season is rapidly approaching, and once again the perpetually poor Edmonton Oilers will look to regain relevance in a League which they once dominated some three…
The Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid and Three Scoring Lines Rob Soria | August 7, 2016 It may be hard to believe but it appears as though the Edmonton Oilers have three capable centres of playing top six minutes for the first time in franchise history.…
Oilers Still Need Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Rob Soria | July 14, 2016 Life has certainly been busy for the Edmonton Oilers this summer. While the departure of Taylor Hall and additions of Adam Larsson, Milan Lucic, and Jesse Puljujarvi have made for…
Should The Oilers Play Lucic With Draisaitl? The Hockey Writers | July 8, 2016 Peter Chiarelli promised big changes for the Edmonton Oilers and he’s delivered. Taylor Hall is gone and Milan Lucic will have a chance to finally give the team a physical…
Oilers: Was Lucic Signing Too Risky? Brett Slawson | July 2, 2016 Well, the Edmonton Oilers wasted no time when the July 1st Free Agency period officially opened, quickly signing arguably the top UFA available in Milan Lucic to a massive seven-year, $42…
Should the Oilers Pursue Stamkos and/or Lucic in Free Agency? Marcy Di Michele | June 27, 2016 When the Columbus Blue Jackets passed on right-winger Jesse Puljujarvi, it threw a wrench into the Oilers plans. They were likely going to choose defenceman Mikhail Sergachev at the number…
The Edmonton Oilers 2016 NHL Draft Guide Brett Slawson | June 23, 2016 The 2016 NHL Entry Draft is of monumental importance to the Edmonton Oilers and their future. Having missed the playoffs for a tenth consecutive season in 2014-15, the Oilers enter…
Should the Hurricanes Trade Justin Faulk? The Hockey Writers | June 9, 2016 We are at the beginning of a very crucial off-season for the Carolina Hurricanes. After remaining in the Wild Card hunt well after trading Eric Staal, Kris Versteeg and John-Michael…
Lucic Looking for Oil? Brett Slawson | June 3, 2016 Milan Lucic has long been one of the most physically dominant and intimidating players in the National Hockey League. His game speaks for itself. Unwavering competitiveness, devotion to his teammates,…
