Desharnais for Davidson Deal a Head Scratcher Rob Soria | March 1, 2017 Yesterday was an interesting day for the Edmonton Oilers. On the eve of the NHL Trade Deadline, they team went out and beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 to close out…
Chiarelli’s Best Trades as Oilers GM Shane Sander | February 28, 2017 With the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline approaching this week, Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli stated the team is unlikely to make a major acquisition. Despite that, Edmonton is in…
A Look Back: The Oilers 2016 Deadline Moves Shane Sander | February 27, 2017 This time last year the Edmonton Oilers and general manager Peter Chiarelli were fairly busy at the 2016 NHL Trade Deadline. The Oilers moved out several players including; Teddy Purcell,…
Oilers in Odd Spot Heading Into Deadline Rob Soria | February 25, 2017 With the Edmonton Oilers firmly entrenched in a playoff position and the NHL Trade Deadline less than a week away, the club will find itself in a bit of an…
Breaking Down Chiarelli’s Comments Marcy Di Michele | February 15, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers got back on track Tuesday, beating the Arizona Coyotes 5-2. They’re still comfortably in third place in the Pacific Division, with a chance to place higher in…
Canucks Trade Bait: Alex Burrows Trevor Connors | February 15, 2017 Fresh off a two point performance in Sunday’s victory over the Buffalo Sabres, long-time Vancouver Canucks winger Alex Burrows has found himself in the middle of rumours and trade speculation.…
Oilers, Russell Debate Rages On Rob Soria | February 2, 2017 In the 37 year history of the Edmonton Oilers there has arguably never been a more polarizing figure than defenceman Kris Russell. And there has certainly not been a player…
Doan, Iginla and the Edmonton Oilers Rob Soria | January 25, 2017 With the Edmonton Oilers looking as though they are about to end their decade-long absence from the NHL post-season, names of potential Trade Deadline targets are starting to make the…
Chiarelli: Good or Bad GM in 2016? Jim Parsons | January 1, 2017 As the 2016 calendar year closes, it’s only natural to reflect on some of the year’s major stories in Oil Country. In no way making that job a small task,…
Are Oilers Risking Asset Mismanagement? Jim Parsons | December 15, 2016 There has been a lot of talk lately about Kris Russell. Some of it centers around the fact that Russell has played well for the Edmonton Oilers and is logging…
Puljujarvi Likely Headed to AHL Jim Parsons | December 14, 2016 Jesse Puljujarvi is a high-end, extremely talented prospect for the Edmonton Oilers. The organization has very little doubt in his ability to become a top-line winger in the NHL and…
Gustavsson: It Could Be Worse Jim Parsons | December 6, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers signed perennial backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson this summer, it was a bit surprising. The Oilers were one of a few teams that needed some backup help,…