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Steve Tambellini

Father. Son. Builders. How Steve and Jeff Tambellini Shaped the Modern NHL

The Old Prof | July 17, 2025

In hockey, legacies are often built through grit, vision, and years of dedication. For the Tambellinis—Steve and Jeff—that legacy stretches across generations, continents, and levels of the game. From humble…

Categories Canucks History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History, Vancouver Canucks

Q & A with Jeff Tambellini of the Syracuse Crunch

Dan Rice | March 2, 2016

Jeff Tambellini has had an up-and-down hockey career since playing for the Wolverines at the University of Michigan and being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL…

Categories Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay Lightning

Adam Tambellini – The Next Ones – 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Chris Wassel | June 11, 2013

Adam Tambellini THW Close-Up: Date of birth:  November 1st, 1994 Place of birth:  Edmonton, AB, Canada Ht:  6’4″   Wt:  171 Shoots:  Left Position:  Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 1st…

Categories College Hockey, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Oilers Fire GM Steve Tambellini, Hire Scott Howson

Marcy Di Michele | April 15, 2013

Hearing Craig MacTavish is new EDM GM and Scott Howson will be taking over MacTavish’s role. As per @tsnryanrishaug, EDM fires Tambellini. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 15, 2013 This…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers Need to Start Nikolai Khabibulin Over Dubnyk

Mark Wallace Graham | March 27, 2013

The Edmonton Oilers are only three points out of a playoff spot and time is running out for Steve Tambellini to make a move. However one move the team should…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Interested in College Free Agent Danny DeKeyser?

Mark Wallace Graham | March 26, 2013

Steve Tambellini and the Edmonton Oilers won the Justin Schultz sweepstakes last season and now they appear to be going back for another round. College player Danny DeKeyser is a…

Categories College Hockey, Edmonton Oilers, USHL

The Case For Trading Nail Yakupov

Christopher Ralph | January 10, 2013

Given he has just come off one of his better performances internationally in a bronze-medal winning game over Canada at the 2013 World Juniors, it may seem preposterous that someone…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, International Hockey, KHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

Is Jordan Eberle the NHL’s Next Superstar?

Anatoliy Metter | September 4, 2012

Jordan Eberle might be one of the NHL’s fresher faces, but the right winger has given hockey fans a glimpse of what he will be able to offer the Edmonton…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Previews and Predictions

What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov?

David OConnor | August 19, 2012

When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.

Categories CHL, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Prospects, OHL, Player Profiles, Previews and Predictions, World Junior Hockey Championship

Edmonton Oilers Off-Season Update

Carl Maloney | July 12, 2012

The Edmonton Oilers off-season has been eventful already and Oiler fans hope that Steve Tambellini isn’t done adding pieces just yet…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Edmonton a Good Fit for Justin Schultz

Carl Maloney | June 29, 2012

Open season on Justin Schultz has begun. He cannot officially sign with a team until July 1st, but negotiations have begun in earnest. Holding court in Newport Sports Toronto office with his…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Ralph Krueger Named Oilers Head Coach

Marcy Di Michele | June 27, 2012

When the Oilers elected not to renew the contract of Head Coach Tom Renney following the conclusion of another playoff-less season, the hunt for a new bench boss was on.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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