Posts About "Mike Smith"
Oilers Goaltending Strategy This Offseason
September 15th, 2020 Tyler Yaremchuk said something that struck a chord with me a few days ago on TSN 1260’s Low Down With Low Tide radio show. What he reminded all of us was that the main difference between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs wasn’t player talent, coaching, or the Connor McDavid/Leon Draisatl duo playing below par...
Oilers News & Rumors: Russell, Larsson, Smith, Cap Penalties, More
September 1st, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Oilers re-signed a depth forward, while a hint was dropped as to who the defenseman most likely to be traded this offseason is. There is news the Oilers are over the cap in terms of bonuses and a penalty is likely coming for next year's salary cap, and GM Ken Holland says the team will...
Oilers News & Rumors: Puljujarvi, Smith, Leadership, Trades, More
August 13th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is lots of talk surrounding the team's early exit from the postseason and what comes next. Ken Holland spoke to the media and gave some analysis of what he saw and hints as to his thought process moving forward. There are debates about why the Oilers lost the series, updates on...
Disheartened Oilers Enter Offseason: Four Must-Do's Going Forward
August 9th, 2020 The 2019-20 season did not end the way the Edmonton Oilers would have hoped. Head coach Dave Tippett tried to describe it as briefly as he could when he claimed, "Perhaps we overachieved in the regular season and underachieved in the playoffs." That would be an understatement. Edmonton was over-matched, under-prepared, and...
Eye on the Opposition: Q & A on Blackhawks/Oilers Series
July 30th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers are set to match up for their best-of-five qualifying round series this Saturday, Aug. 1. Both teams are similar in that they have elite offensive manpower but are lacking in defensive talent. All signs point to a high-octane, high-scoring affair. In preparation for this series, I reached...
Edmonton Oilers Appear Ready for a Stanley Cup Run
July 30th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers' exhibition game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night was an opportunity for coaching staff to take stock of where their team is fitness-wise and measure the level of maturity. One specific player they were likely watching closely was defenseman Philip Broberg, a rookie from Sweden who wasn’t supposed to...
8 Takeaways from Oilers Exhibition Victory Over Flames
July 29th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers had one game to gear up for the play-in round against the Chicago Blackhawks starting Saturday. A 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames included some high spots, low spots, and a few things in between. It's not clear if any of the Blackhawks' players were up in the designated area watching the game at Rogers Place,...
Oilers' Best Goalie Option for 2020 Playoffs
July 6th, 2020 Though no official date has been announced for the start of this year's 24-team postseason, it was reported by TSN's Bob Mackenzie on July 2, that Edmonton would be one of the two "hub cities" when the NHL resumes. Despite the advantage of hosting games in their backyard, fan-less or not, at Rogers Place, the Oilers won't enter the fray...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Plus More Positive Cases
July 6th, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Calgary Flames and whether or not Juuso Valimaki will join the team. In Chicago, there is potential pressure to change the team name and a shadow named Brent Seabrook 's status lingering over the roster. Would the Blackhawks even entertain the idea of a name change and can they move...
Coyotes That Got Away: Devan Dubnyk and Thomas Greiss
July 4th, 2020 During Mike Smith's tenure as the Arizona Coyotes' starting goaltender from 2011 to 2017, the club employed a long list of backup netminders. From veterans like Jason LaBarbera to young guys like Louis Domingue, we saw a lot of goaltenders take the ice in the Valley of the Sun during the previous decade. Mike Smith was outplayed by...
Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, McDavid, Smith, Neal, More
May 27th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is a lot to digest coming out of the announcement made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday, many items of which affect the Oilers specifically. Draisaitl appears to have won a major award, the Oilers potentially got a massive consolation prize, and some players may get...
Oilers News & Rumors: Broberg, Smith, Athanasiou, More
May 13th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk about whether or not the Oilers should try to re-sign Mike Smith now, there is news the team would like prospect Philip Broberg to be a part of their extended roster, and one scribe believes the Oilers aren't close to giving up on Andreas Athanasiou. Sign Mike Smith Now or...
Oilers Season Storylines Left Unfinished
May 8th, 2020 Imagine going to the movies to watch that blockbuster you’ve been waiting for years to see. It’s a reboot of your most beloved franchise flick. It has your favourite stars playing roles they were destined to be in. It’s everything you’ve hoped for, the director and producers got it right. There are heroes, villains, action, and...
