Oilers: UFA Target – Michael Frolik Rob Soria | April 6, 2015 There is no question that Edmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish had a lot on his plate heading into the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft. While much of the…
Oilers: Nail Yakupov – Trade Bait Or Building Block? Rob Soria | March 23, 2015 With the completion of the 2014-15 National Hockey League regular season just around the corner, one cannot help but wonder where the Edmonton Oilers organization will go from here. While…
Yakkity Yak! Is Nail Back? Brett Slawson | March 18, 2015 Does Nail Yakupov have a future with the Edmonton Oilers? This question is extremely difficult to answer, largely in part due to Yakupov’s inconsistent success with the Oilers since entering…
Hockey News: Kadri Scratched for Sleeping in; Carey Price for the Hart Marcy Di Michele | March 10, 2015 Maple Leafs defenceman Roman Polak will require season ending surgery. [Toronto Star] Guys sleep in all the time. But obviously it’s going to be a huge deal in Toronto. [Puck…
Oilers Talk: Was it Dallas Eakins’ Fault? Marcy Di Michele | February 20, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers improved play as of late has sparked an interesting question: did they wait too long to change the coach? Believe it or not, many are wondering if…
Are the Edmonton Oilers…Good? Brett Slawson | February 18, 2015 Are the Edmonton Oilers a good hockey team? Now that you’ve finished laughing, I’ll point out that although the Oilers possess a nowhere near winning record, they have become a…
Q & A with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers Dan Rice | February 12, 2015 He won’t turn 22-years-old until April 12, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers is already showing that he is mature beyond his years. The first overall selection in the…
Oilers Mailbag: Evander Kane, Todd Nelson, and Trades Marcy Di Michele | February 9, 2015 Q: Do you actually believe it’s realistic for Evander Kane to come to Edmonton? A: I like Evander Kane. I don’t know him personally, and while I understand his character…
Fantasy World: Shifting Into Playoff Mode Larry Fisher | February 3, 2015 Playoffs are still a long way off — more than two months in the NHL and at least a full month in fantasy. But with trade deadlines now passing in…
Edmonton Oilers: Too Soon To Consider Nail Yakupov A Bust? Carl Maloney | February 2, 2015 The start to Nail Yakupov’s NHL career is one that is difficult to put a positive spin on. A No.1 overall pick in 2012, he was expected to be a…
Oliver Ekman-Larsson? Make it Happen, Oilers Marcy Di Michele | January 31, 2015 There needs to be tempered expectations on this one. Coyotes GM Don Maloney uttered the words that “everybody is up for grabs”, and attention immediately turned to 23 year-old defenceman…
Fantasy World: Trade Deadlines Looming Larry Fisher | January 15, 2015 The NHL trade deadline is a date hockey fans always have circled on their calendar. Or at least they used to, back when trades actually happened. It is Monday, March…