What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi? Brett Slawson | October 8, 2024 In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft,…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 Dale Bochon | September 13, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only…
10 Former NHLers Playing in Sweden This Season Ryan Gagne | September 13, 2023 According to statistics obtained from EliteProspects.com, 76 former NHL players will play in the Sweden Hockey League (SHL) this year. Although most of these skaters are not well known, 18…
Maple Leafs Have an Obvious Coaching Move to Make Alex Hobson | June 27, 2021 After the Toronto Maple Leafs saw yet another early playoff exit, this time at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, the discussion began yet again. Who do they trade? Who…
Stuetzle Ranks High Among Senators’ World Junior Performers Jeff Morris | January 4, 2021 There is no doubt that Tim Stuetzle has cemented his reputation as a future franchise player for the Ottawa Senators at the 2021 World Junior Championships (WJC). Despite the fact…
Penguins Free Agency: 3 Under-the-Radar Targets Tyler Bowen | July 1, 2019 After trading Phil Kessel to the Arizona Coyotes, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have some extra cap space to utilize this offseason. The team acquired Alex Galchenyuk in return but will…
Calling Ex-Edmonton Oilers… You Can Come Back Home Jim Parsons | January 9, 2019 Based on the spanking they received at the hands of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, if the Edmonton Oilers hope to improve their outlook on the season or seasons…
4 Blues Vegas Fans Should Know Keith Scheessele | May 31, 2017 It’s the final week in May, which means it’s obviously a great time to talk St. Louis Blues hockey. Next month the Vegas Golden Knights get to select a player…
The Twisted Logic of Waiving Teemu Pulkkinen Dustin Nelson | October 28, 2016 Friday, the Minnesota Wild waived Teemu Pulkkinen. Though the Finnish forward has torn up the AHL, he has yet to show the same level of offensive prowess in the NHL.…
What Happened to the Oilers 2009 Draft Picks? Shane Sander | October 23, 2016 It’s a well-known fact that the Edmonton Oilers went through a near decade of abysmal performances at the draft table. In June 2009, the Oilers’ management and scouting staff added…
Yakupov Returns to Edmonton for the First Time Shane Sander | October 20, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers parted ways with Nail Yakupov earlier this month, it concluded a tumultuous four-year relationship between both parties. The Oilers drafted Yakupov first overall in 2012, and he…
Blues Give Magnus Paajarvi 1-Year Extension Dustin L. Nelson | July 5, 2016 The St. Louis Blues have given speedy forward Magnus Paajarvi a one-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. Though the team did not disclose terms, it’s reported to be a…