Oilers on the Protected List After 60 Games Jim Parsons | February 22, 2017 When the season began, there wasn’t likely much thought given to which roster players the Edmonton Oilers might have to protect from expansion when the season ended. The 2017 NHL…
Fantasy Hockey Mailbag: Landing Crosby, Zibanejad & Wingmen to the Stars Larry Fisher | January 20, 2017 With fantasy trade deadlines right around the corner, business has been picking up again for the Mailbag. Joshua Wong reached out, via email, for advice on this potential blockbuster: INCOMING…
What Should be Expected of Lucic? Marcy Di Michele | January 16, 2017 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Milan Lucic to a lucrative free agent contract in the summer, it was met with mixed reviews. Some believed his experience and toughness would bring…
Would Vegas Take an Unprotected Eberle? Jim Parsons | January 14, 2017 The other day I wrote a piece discussing Jordan Eberle and how his lack of goal scoring has him obviously feeling the heat in Edmonton. To his credit, he came…
Recap: Senators Break Out Against Oilers Jesse Zhang | January 9, 2017 After seeing their goal totals decrease each game during their four-game losing streak, the Ottawa Senators broke out offensively and scored four goals against the Edmonton Oilers on only 18…
Oilers on the Protected List After 40 Games Jim Parsons | January 7, 2017 Near the end of November, I reexamined what the Oilers would do when it came to protecting their players from Las Vegas in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. I’d noted…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Lose Maroon Jim Parsons | January 6, 2017 If a player was ever to have a statement game, that game happened for Patrick Maroon who had three goals in an Oilers victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday.…
Recap: Oilers Leave Garden with Win Over Bruins Anthony Pagliarulo | January 5, 2017 The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers only meet twice a year, but both meetings tend to be great hockey games. Their first meeting of this season did not disappoint. The…
Oilers Prioritizing Russell Extension: That’s a Mistake Jim Parsons | December 28, 2016 Social media was abuzz last night as news came out that seems to officially confirm the rumor the Edmonton Oilers are looking to extend defenseman Kris Russell to another contract. Doing…
‘Canes Canceled, Pitlick Injured & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 20, 2016 In a rarely seen circumstance, Monday’s game between the Hurricanes and Red Wings was postponed because of bad ice. Early in the day, players noted the ice was garbage during…
Sentimental Maroon Serves Simple Reminder Jim Parsons | December 20, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers won a close battle against the St. Louis Blues on Monday. It was the Oilers second straight defeat of a team that, in the past, has owned…
Maroon’s Concussion Comments Prove Controversial Marcy Di Michele | December 6, 2016 On Sunday night, Connor McDavid fell and hit his mouth on the ice. He promptly checked for blood, and then was promptly removed from the game by a concussion spotter.…
