Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Equalling Sidney Crosby’s First 25 Games, But Where Is The Love? Andrew Sykes | December 1, 2011 One came into the league as possibly the most hyped prospect the NHL had ever seen, the other came heralded in his own right but expectations were not nearly as…
Nathan MacKinnon’s A Future NHL Superstar David OConnor | November 14, 2011 Nathan MacKinnon has been called many things. A lot of people call him “the second coming of Sidney Crosby”, while some prefer to call him “Crosby Jr.” and various other…
Making the Grade: NHL First Midterm Report Card James Neveau | November 1, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As we prepare to close the book on the first month of the NHL season, there have been some real surprises this year, and just…
NHL: Top 10 Surprises Of October Andrew Sykes | October 31, 2011 The first month of any season is bound to produce some surprises and there were no shortage of them in October. Here are ten things that might not have been expected…
Edmonton Oilers: Top Team in the Western Conference Marcy Di Michele | October 31, 2011 Don’t look now, but the Edmonton Oilers are on a roll. They’ve won 5 straight games, sit tied for first place in the Western Conference with the Dallas Stars and…
Fantasy Insight: The Best Of What’s Left – Goalies Andrew Johnson | October 25, 2011 Maybe you made a poor draft choice, your #1 guy is sidelined with an injury, or you’re just thinking about adding 1 more goalie to your fantasy roster. Whatever the…
Kids come through as Oilers shut out Rangers Marcy Di Michele | October 24, 2011 Despite his strong start to the season, there has been some discussion as to whether Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would stay in the NHL or return to junior for the season. Going…
Rocking in Oil Country: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Off to Flying Start Marcy Di Michele | October 18, 2011 It didn’t take very long for 2011 first overall pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to make his presence known in the NHL. The 18 year old has four goals and one assist…
Battle of Alberta I: Five Things To Watch Andrew Sykes | October 18, 2011 Tonight marks the first installment of the 2011-2012 version of the Battle of Alberta, and with the two clubs set to fight for provincial supremacy once again, here are five…
The Ryan Effect: Ryan, Ryan & Ryan doing their thing Stephen Kaczmar | October 18, 2011 Four games into the 2011/12 season the Edmonton Ryan’s, err ah the Edmonton Oilers have got off to a satisfying start; well at least every player with the first name…
Something’s Gotta Give in Oil Country Salim Valji | October 17, 2011 With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins immaculate debut in the NHL (4 goals in his first two games), the decision of whether or not to send him back to the WHL has suddenly…
Flames Set To Begin Lengthy Homestand Andrew Sykes | October 17, 2011 A 1-3 start to the season certainly doesn’t warrant a push of the panic button for the Calgary Flames, but it does make the club’s upcoming six-game homestand that much…