Posts About "Ryan Whitney"
Ryan Whitney Trade Revisited
July 17th, 2018 He played just under 500 regular season games in the NHL with some pretty impressive seasons to start his career, but now Ryan Whitney relishes behind the microphone as a member of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast’s team of hosts. But it wasn’t all that long ago that Whitney played in the NHL - suiting up for four different teams...
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...
Edmonton Oilers Need to Trade Ales Hemsky
March 1st, 2013 When people talk about Ales Hemsky in an Edmonton Oilers uniform, it seems like he's been around forever. Usually grouped in with other Oiler veterans like Shawn Horcoff or Ryan Smyth, it's hard to remember the talented Czech winger is not even thirty years old yet, and significantly younger than his esteemed...
Ralph Krueger is Making His Mark in Edmonton
February 14th, 2013 Ralph Krueger came into the season as the Oilers new head coach with the reputation as a master motivator and strategist. Someone who could get the most out of his players and work well with the contingent of young stars. There are a couple of other things in addition that have become evident in the one month he has been behind...
The Future of Ryan Whitney in Edmonton
February 7th, 2013 When he was drafted fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002, big things were expected from defenseman Ryan Whitney. Whitney was billed as a offensive-minded blueliner who could log a ton of minutes and use his size to his advantage against the opposing teams top players.
Power Play Fuelling Edmonton Oilers Offence
February 1st, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers do not have trouble scoring goals. Not exactly surprising based on the firepower they have at their disposal to put out on the ice. How those goals are being scored however, is raising some questions. The issue is that almost all of their offence is coming from the power play. So far they have scored 18...
Nail Yakupov Scores OT Winner, and Doesn't Celebrate
January 31st, 2013 Edmonton Oilers rookie Nail Yakupov is quickly becoming a polarizing figure just weeks into his NHL career. Yakupov has drawn the ire of people around the hockey world with his goal celebrations, and last night's overtime winner was yet another example. The Oilers had a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Coyotes for most the game last...
Schultz & Schultz: The Perfect Complement in Edmonton
January 29th, 2013 On the surface they couldn’t appear more different. One is a flashy newcomer who is a high flyer and can put the puck in the net. The other a quiet, unassuming veteran who is as steady as it gets. The Schultz and Schultz pair on the Edmonton Oilers blue line, that would be Justin and Nick, bring their opposite styles into the...
