Oilers Still Need Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Rob Soria | July 14, 2016 Life has certainly been busy for the Edmonton Oilers this summer. While the departure of Taylor Hall and additions of Adam Larsson, Milan Lucic, and Jesse Puljujarvi have made for…
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.…
Should the Oilers Pursue Stamkos and/or Lucic in Free Agency? Marcy Di Michele | June 27, 2016 When the Columbus Blue Jackets passed on right-winger Jesse Puljujarvi, it threw a wrench into the Oilers plans. They were likely going to choose defenceman Mikhail Sergachev at the number…
The Edmonton Oilers 2016 NHL Draft Guide Brett Slawson | June 23, 2016 The 2016 NHL Entry Draft is of monumental importance to the Edmonton Oilers and their future. Having missed the playoffs for a tenth consecutive season in 2014-15, the Oilers enter…
Potential Draft Day Trades for the Carolina Hurricanes Brett Finger | June 22, 2016 It’s NHL Draft week, and with all the trade rumors swirling, this weekend is bound to be a big one. The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in an interesting situation. The…
Who Is the Next Phil Kessel Redemption Story? Dustin Nelson | June 15, 2016 One of the reasons many championed Phil Kessel for the Conn Smythe trophy — besides leading the Penguins in postseason points — was that he was a great story. Kessel…
Oilers Options: Lucic Realistic, Shattenkirk and Faulk Not Shane Sander | June 14, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers have made it known that they will be very busy at the NHL Draft in a few weeks. Edmonton desperately needs to improve their roster or find…
Trouble Brewing with the Oilers Young Core? Marcy Di Michele | May 31, 2016 Eric Belanger is your typical “character” NHL player. A veteran of 820 games, and seven different teams, Belanger wasn’t known as a sniper or playmaker, but he was money in…
Oilers: Nugent-Hopkins Unlikely to Play Centre at World Cup Rob Soria | May 28, 2016 Despite not being a part of Team North America’s initial roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, there was never a doubt that Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would…
Facing Off: Debating Drafts, Futures for Canucks, Hurricanes Larry Fisher | May 23, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
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…
Three Possible Forwards for the Minnesota Wild to Acquire Danny Lambert | May 3, 2016 The challenge that is the offseason has begun full steam for the Minnesota Wild. With many teams still entrenched in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Wild are already starting a…
