Posts About "Mike Smith"
Flames and Oilers Set to Rekindle Rivalry
November 14th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers' start to 2019-20 has been the most intriguing difference when looking ahead to the Battle of Alberta this season with the first matchup on Dec. 27. Edmonton went 7-1-0 to start the season, and 20 games in, currently sit first in the Pacific Division with 26 points. At one point, they held the top spot in the Western...
Oilers News and Rumors: Puljujarvi, Smith, Larsson, More
November 12th, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are developments coming out of Finland where Jesse Puljujarvi has made a decision on his future, there are questions about who should get the start in Edmonton’s net and speculation about where to slot defenseman Adam Larsson when he returns from injury. And, the Oilers are making...
Oilers Unexpected Leadership Making World of Difference
November 5th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers on-ice leadership group is, without a doubt, still Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Clearly one-two (maybe even 1A and 1B), they’ve dominated the NHL-scoring race as a duo, put the team on their backs and carried them to the top of the NHL standings in the Western Conference. That said, one can argue that the...
THW's Goalie News: Smith's a Star, The Catch of a Lifetime, and More
November 5th, 2019 In today's edition of the goalie news, we'll look at Mike Smith's big week, a prospect soaring up in his team's eyes after a late-round pick, and a backup who just made the catch of a lifetime in British Columbia. Smith Named Third Star Mike Smith is having something of a career resurgence with the Edmonton Oilers. Splitting time...
Canucks' Pettersson, Capitals' Vrana, Oilers' Smith Named Stars of the Week
November 4th, 2019 NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson, Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith are the NHL's three stars of the week. Pettersson led the NHL with six assists and nine points in four games to help the Canucks post a 3-0-1 week and increase their overall point streak to seven...
THW's Goalie News: Week in Review & More
November 4th, 2019 It’s Monday and that means it is time for our look back at the last seven days in the world of goaltending. In addition to our Week in Review, we have a rare streak in Boston and a huge save from a veteran in Anaheim. Rask Keeps on Winning The Boston Bruins have been one of the best teams during the first month of the National...
