Posts About "Ryan Whitney"
Former Oilers Nobody Misses
November 6th, 2016 I woke up Saturday morning to hear that former Edmonton Oiler Raffi Torres had retired from the NHL. A player who was once a key depth piece in the 2006 Stanley Cup run for the Oilers was also a controversial player who will be mostly remembered for his often unethical play on the ice and his inability to keep up with the changing NHL...
Hockey Headlines: Ryan Whitney Retires; Bruins Best Devils in Preseason Opener
September 21st, 2015 Preseason is officially underway in the NHL. Check out news and notes from around the league and all of hockey: Ryan Whitney has officially retired from the NHL. Whitney is a former Olympian and had a brief career playing in Sweden. Whitney helped leagues see the financial discrepancies between KHL clubs and players among them....
Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Defence
June 7th, 2013 The second 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 shoring up and providing a look at some possible options to target. **** One of the more publicly criticized and maligned positions for the...
Did the Edmonton Oilers Do Enough at the Trade Deadline?
April 4th, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers essentially stood pat at the NHL trade deadline, making just one deal, bringing in depth forward Jerred Smithson from the Florida Panthers for a fourth round pick. Smithson will certainly bring value to the bottom six and brings size, grit and experience. He's an excellent penalty killer and good in the face-off...
Building a Hockey Team, Edmonton Oilers Style
March 28th, 2013 What does the typical hockey fan want to see from their favorite team? A deep playoff run followed by years of inconsistency? Or a perennial contender who has a chance every season. Everyone dreams of their team winning the Stanley Cup. But building a successful franchise doesn't have a clear blueprint. Developing high level...
Exploring the Possibility of Ryan Miller in Edmonton
March 22nd, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers are still in the race for the 8th and final playoff spot in the West. All the teams chasing that coveted position are only separated by a of couple points, thus each game is of infinite importance. The Oilers suffered a crucial shoot-out loss to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, leaving them stuck in...