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Oilers’ Smith Should Start in Game 2 But Have Very Short Leash

Rob Couch | May 3, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers dropped Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 decision on Monday night. It was a tight game, and the Oilers fought from behind multiple…

“Meaningless” Win Without McDavid, Draisaitl Most Meaningful Of Season

Jim Parsons | April 30, 2022

There are many times in any given season when a game is important to a hockey club. Going into last night’s contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, on…

Oilers Riding a Hot Mike Smith Down Stretch Is a Mistake

Jim Parsons | April 21, 2022

There’s no denying how good Mike Smith has been for the Edmonton Oilers of late. In his last 10 starts, Mike Smith is 9-0-1 with a 1.70 GAA and a…

Oilers’ Goaltending Rounding Into Form Before Playoffs

D. Edward Bochon | April 17, 2022

The 2021-22 NHL season has had its share of twists and turns unlike any other season in recent memory for the Edmonton Oilers, and it seems the Oilers’ goaltending situation…

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-1 Loss to Wild – 4/12/22

Brian Swane | April 13, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers lost in regulation for the first time in two and a half weeks on Tuesday (April 12), falling 5-1 to the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul. Following…

Mikko Koskinen Making a Case to Receive Extension Offer From Oilers

Jim Parsons | April 10, 2022

How incredible would it be if a goaltender who everyone, including possibly the Edmonton Oilers, had written off as a lost cause stuck around for another couple of seasons? That…

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Shootout Loss in Thriller Against Avalanche

Brian Swane | April 10, 2022

Twice in less than three weeks, the Edmonton Oilers have engaged the Colorado Avalanche in a tremendous showcase of hockey. Unfortunately for the Oilers, they’ve lost both times. In a…

4 Takeaways From Jay Woodcroft’s First 25 Games as Oilers Head Coach

Brian Swane | April 3, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers won for a record-tying ninth consecutive time at home on Friday when they defeated the St. Louis Blues 6-5 in overtime at Rogers Place, improving to 16-7-2…

Oilers Should Recall & Start Skinner During This Road Trip

Rob Couch | April 3, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers have not gotten the goaltending they’ve needed recently, especially not from Mike Smith, and as we creep closer to the end of the regular season, the team…

Oilers & Flames Fans Deserve a Battle of Alberta Playoff Series in 2022

D. Edward Bochon | April 2, 2022

Out of all of the hockey that the Edmonton Oilers have played in the 2021-22 season, by far the most emotionally charged game was the Oilers/Calgary Flames match-up on the…

3 Ways Oilers Can Make Most Of $1M Increase to 2022-23 Salary Cap

Jim Parsons | March 29, 2022

NHL teams got good news on Tuesday as the league has officially announced the salary cap for the 2022-23 season will increase by $1 million. With a ceiling of $82.5…

5 Ugly Stats From Oilers’ 9-5 Loss to Flames

Brian Swane | March 27, 2022

If you’re from southern Alberta, you loved it. If you’re an impartial observer who just enjoys the good old hockey game, you were highly entertained. And if your allegiances lie…

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