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 Dale 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 Dale 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…
Oilers’ Remaining Schedule Provides Clear Path to Playoffs Dale Bochon | March 27, 2022 Things look like they’re coming together at the right time for the Edmonton Oilers. They’re icing a healthy lineup for the first time since mid-November and with just over one…
3 Takeaways as Oilers Blow Late Lead in 5-3 Loss to Stars Brian Swane | March 23, 2022 Two nights. Two games. Two losses. But two entirely different sentiments for the Edmonton Oilers on their quick road trip this week. One day after falling 3-2 in overtime to…