Is Yakky Back? Making Sense of the Yakupov Situation Brendan Ross | September 27, 2012 Over the past few days, Nail Yakupov has been making headlines after receiving word that he was suspended from playing in any more Kontinental Hockey League games until further notice.…
Nail Yakupov Locked Out of Russian Hockey Marcy Di Michele | September 26, 2012 It didn’t take long for players to begin scattering once the NHL owners announced they will be going ahead with a lock-out. Some were assigned to the AHL, some went…
5 Things to Watch for from the Edmonton Oilers Carl Maloney | September 12, 2012 The Edmonton Oilers enter the upcoming season as one of the more intriguing teams to watch. Finishing dead last in two of the last three years (and not much better…
Breaking Down the Edmonton Oilers Forward Group Carl Maloney | September 8, 2012 Over the past few years there has been little to cheer about in terms of on-ice success if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. With the team firmly entrenched in re-build…
The Oilers and the Lockout Marcy Di Michele | September 6, 2012 For sports fans, and perhaps only sports fans, the end of summer is the best time of year. Baseball is gearing up for the playoffs, NFL football is underway, and…
Why the Rangers’ Chris Kreider Will Win the Calder Trophy Michael Rappaport | August 29, 2012 The last 12 months of hockey for Chris Kreider were a whirlwind. At this time one year ago, Kreider was sitting in a classroom, and preparing for his junior season…
Nail Yakupov Injured in Treadmill Accident Marcy Di Michele | August 23, 2012 In today’s edition of bizarre off-ice injuries, we bring you Edmonton Oilers first overall draft pick in 2012, Russian sniper Nail Yakupov. After giving his team a scare earlier in…
What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov? David OConnor | August 19, 2012 When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.
Final Impressions from the 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge Brendan Ross | August 15, 2012 Russia versus Canada has become a rival hockey matchup that guarantees a thrilling competition filled with tremendous passion and talent. As mentioned in my previous article Canada, Russia Rivalry Remains…
Can Edmonton Make the Playoffs This Season? Marcy Di Michele | August 14, 2012 A question likely on the minds of long-suffering Oilers fans who have watched their beloved team toil in the basement of the league, is one that will continue to be asked as…
2012-13 NHL Regular Season Predictions: Western Conference Fred Poulin | August 14, 2012 August is the time of the year where things are very slow regarding NHL news, especially since the free agency “frenzy” has cooled down and that NHL training camps are…
Is Devan Dubnyk the Goaltender of the Future for the Edmonton Oilers? Carl Maloney | August 10, 2012 With the 2012-2013 NHL season on the horizon, it’s time to look into the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation. Is Devan Dubnyk the man?