Oilers: Landing Larsson a Blessing in Disguise Brett Slawson | July 1, 2016 Well, the Edmonton Oilers finally did it. They traded one of their core young stars – and to say many are unhappy about the decision would be a severe understatement.…
The Best Player Available Marcy Di Michele | June 25, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers didn’t have the first overall pick. In fact, they lost the lottery by slipping to the number four spot. But thanks to a curious decision by the…
Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 Fitting Offseason Trade Targets Mike Necciai | June 24, 2016 Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins should have a fairly uneventful offseason. Except for the whole Marc-Andre Fleury situation of course. However, with the NHL salary cap officially set at…
Oilers: Yakupov Trade Countdown Rob Soria | June 24, 2016 There has arguably been no player in recent Edmonton Oilers history that has created as a much a divide among the fan base as Nail Yakupov. After being selected first…
Hockey Headlines: Latest on Keith Yandle, Milan Lucic and More Marcy Di Michele | June 23, 2016 The NHL News of the Day Las Vegas will have an NHL franchise. [Vice Sports]. Who is going to be their General Manager? [Along the Boards] Does the Frederik Andersen…
Should the Hurricanes Trade Justin Faulk? The Hockey Writers | June 9, 2016 We are at the beginning of a very crucial off-season for the Carolina Hurricanes. After remaining in the Wild Card hunt well after trading Eric Staal, Kris Versteeg and John-Michael…
Russian Coach Disparages Nail Yakupov After Bronze Win Dustin L. Nelson | May 22, 2016 Russian national team coach Oleg Znarok had some unkind things to say about Nail Yakupov following Russia’s bronze-medal win over the U.S. on Sunday. Znarok called Yakupov’s absence from the…
Edmonton Oilers Should Trade the 4th Overall Pick Brett Slawson | May 9, 2016 On April 30th, 2016, the NHL Draft Lottery was completed, with the Toronto Maple Leafs securing the first overall selection. Surprisingly, the Winnipeg Jets soared up to second overall from…
Edmonton Oilers 2016 Off-Season Guide Brett Slawson | April 26, 2016 At the 2016 NHL Trade Deadline, Edmonton was supposed to be a seller, yet with a number of high value players reportedly available in trade, namely Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov,…
Russia Names 8 to World Championship Roster Dustin Nelson | April 15, 2016 The Russian Hockey Federation has named eight NHLers to their 2016 World Championship roster. National team coach Oleg Znarok continues to evaluate KHL talent as Team Russia plays pre-tournament exhibitions…
Peter Chiarelli Dishes on the Road Ahead in Edmonton Marcy Di Michele | April 10, 2016 The Oilers finished their season with a loss, and General Manager Peter Chiarelli wasted no time in having his end of season press conference. Overall, the 2015-16 campaign came with…
3 Trade Destinations for Nail Yakupov Brett Slawson | April 5, 2016 It’s not over until it’s over! Well, for Nail Yakupov, regardless of how much he’d like to stay and play in Edmonton, his time as an Oiler is effectively coming…