Story of Failed Top Prospects Joseph Aleong | November 15, 2016 The NHL Entry Draft has become an essential part of building a successful team in the league’s salary cap era. Modern day dynasties such as the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings,…
Blues Have a Winning Combination Allison Scott | October 27, 2016 The St. Louis Blues are celebrating their 50 years as a franchise, which is great. It’s something to be proud of. But it isn’t a Stanley Cup. It isn’t something…
Yakupov Could Excel for the Blues The Hockey Writers | October 26, 2016 When the 2016-17 season began, the Blues had 12 former first round picks on their roster. This total is second only to the Washington Capitals’ 14. The newest of those…
Brief History of Trading First Overalls Marcy Di Michele | October 21, 2016 When Nail Yakupov (now a member of the St. Louis Blues) returned to Edmonton for the first time since being traded, he scored a goal, albeit in a losing cause.…
Yakupov Returns to Edmonton for the First Time Shane Sander | October 20, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers parted ways with Nail Yakupov earlier this month, it concluded a tumultuous four-year relationship between both parties. The Oilers drafted Yakupov first overall in 2012, and he…
Oilers Return to Form as Yakupov Comes to Visit Marcy Di Michele | October 20, 2016 Last Sunday night, when the Edmonton Oilers were shelled by an injury-depleted Buffalo Sabres squad, it felt like the sky was falling. The players were upset, the fans were upset, and…
Was Edmonton Too Hard on Nail Yakupov? Marcy Di Michele | October 15, 2016 I’m not from Edmonton. I’ve never lived there. I don’t know what it’s like. Though I’d imagine those who write articles taking pot shots at the city and the Oilers…
Door Opened for Jesse Puljujarvi in Edmonton? Marcy Di Michele | October 11, 2016 Last week, the Edmonton Oilers had a considerable amount of depth on right wing. They had Jordan Eberle, Nail Yakupov, Kris Versteeg, Zack Kassian, Iiro Pakarinen and Jesse Puljujarvi. If…
Latest Oilers News: Yakupov, Lander, Versteeg & Russell Shane Sander | October 10, 2016 With the deadline for roster finalization fast approaching, the Edmonton Oilers have made a flurry of moves, and they might not be done. A lot can be said for the…
With Russell Signed, Is Fayne Out? Shane Sander | October 10, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the busiest franchises in the NHL this summer with a flurry of moves. You wouldn’t expect anything less from a team that finished…
Oilers Set to Sign Versteeg off Tryout Jim Parsons | October 10, 2016 There is a lot going on in the NHL today, but it appears the Edmonton Oilers have extended an actual NHL contract to professional tryout candidate Kris Versteeg. Versteeg was…
Zach Who? Meet Yakupov’s Replacement in Edmonton Shane Sander | October 8, 2016 As you’ve probably read this weekend, the Edmonton Oilers traded former first overall pick Nail Yakupov to the St. Louis Blues for forward Zach Pochiro and a conditional draft pick.…