Center of Attention: Addressing the Oilers Biggest Need Marcy Di Michele | September 13, 2013 “It feels good,” said Hall. “It’s a lot different accepting passes in the middle of the ice and not having the boards to my left. But I am excited about…
Five Players that Need to be Better for the Edmonton Oilers Carl Maloney | September 1, 2013 The 2013 shortened season was another poor one for the Edmonton Oilers. Yet another season for Oiler fans to lament their position in the bottom of the league’s standings. There…
Are the Edmonton Oilers Finally a Playoff Contender? Marcy Di Michele | August 1, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers roster is evolving. They have a smattering of young, speedy, skilled forwards, and a few grizzled vets sprinkled throughout the lineup. There hasn’t been any really blockbuster…
Oilers, Sam Gagner Agree to New Contract Marcy Di Michele | July 22, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers didn’t want to lose Sam Gagner. At least not now. Their depth chart at the center ice position is painfully thin. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins won’t be ready to…
Who Should be the Next Oilers Captain? Carl Maloney | July 18, 2013 With the departure of Shawn Horcoff, the Edmonton Oilers were left with more than a vacancy at centre. They now have no captain. Wearing the “C” the last three seasons,…
Stuck in the Middle: Center Ice Concerns for the Oilers. Marcy Di Michele | July 11, 2013 Jonathan Toews. Anze Kopitar. Patrice Bergeron. Sidney Crosby. Pavel Datsyuk. Ryan Getzlaf. Rod Brind’Amour. All-star team? Close. They are the number one centers of the all Stanley Cup champions since…
Perron and Paajarvi Make for an Even Deal Jeff Ponder | July 11, 2013 When looking at trades as they happen, it’s rare that you see a deal that is even from the start. Although some would argue, the Blues and Oilers made a…
Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Forwards Carl Maloney | June 16, 2013 The third of three features that will look at the Oilers in their three positional areas. Taking a look at where the strengths are and what weaknesses they need to look at…
Play the GM: Blues and Oilers Should Talk Jeff Ponder | June 6, 2013 Trade speculation is what fuels NHL fans over the off-season. Without it, talk of hockey would cease to exist in the summer months… especially in St. Louis. So let’s begin…
Would the Oilers Consider Trading Taylor Hall? Marcy Di Michele | May 3, 2013 First reaction to reading this headline: “WHAT??” The possibility of moving Nail Yakupov was already explored, now it’s time to focus on another first overall pick playing in Edmonton, Taylor Hall. Hall…
Has Taylor Hall Reached NHL Star Status? Carl Maloney | April 23, 2013 Last year much was made of the evolution of Jordan Eberle and reaching NHL star status in the league. He had a career high 76 points, scored 34 goals, was…
Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Done for the Season Marcy Di Michele | April 22, 2013 Last season, Oilers forward Taylor Hall had his season cut short because of surgery required to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder. The surgery was successful, and Hall has…