Worst Trades in Oilers History Jim Parsons | November 19, 2024 Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Blues, Red Wings, Blackhawks Jim Parsons | November 18, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have revealed that defenseman Darnell Nurse will miss 5-10 days after being hit by Ryan Reaves. Meanwhile, Calle Jarnkrok underwent hernia surgery…
Blackhawks Notebook: Jones, Hall, Bedard, Coaching & Facing Adversity Gail Kauchak | November 18, 2024 There have been many frustrations for the Chicago Blackhawks so far in the month of November. Instead of getting into a groove and becoming better as they go along, the…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Blackhawks, Salary Cap Jim Parsons | November 17, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how is Darnell Nurse after taking a huge hit from Ryan Reaves on Saturday? Will Nurse miss any time? It appears Reaves will as he’s…
Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson Trade Revisited Brian Swane | November 14, 2024 It was eight years ago that then-Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli traded left winger Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for blueliner Adam Larsson, and perspectives have changed…
Buffalo Sabres’ Decade of Disappointment Jacob D. Strozyk | October 30, 2024 It is the same story, but a different year when it comes to describing the Buffalo Sabres. The team has not qualified for the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, and…
Blackhawks Notebook: Hall, Levshunov, Reichel, 2nd Line Center & More Gail Kauchak | October 27, 2024 We’re almost 10 games into the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2024-25 campaign (Monday, Oct. 28 is the 10th game). The team is currently a disappointing 2-6-1 on the season after an encouraging…
Blackhawks Bytes: Bedard, Foligno, Teravainen & More Gail Kauchak | October 14, 2024 Welcome to the latest edition of Blackhawks Bytes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists and fans alike concerning everything Chicago Blackhawks. The purpose of this ongoing column…
4 Blackhawks Who Need to Bounce Back in 2024-25 Gail Kauchak | September 22, 2024 The preseason is in full swing for the Chicago Blackhawks. Veteran and new players alike are trying to find their way and etch out their roles with this new-look team.…
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History Brian Swane | September 6, 2024 On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM Mehtab Singh Bains | September 2, 2024 *This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
How Realistic Is the Blackhawks’ Talk of a Playoff Push This Season? Brooke LoFurno | August 22, 2024 When the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 season ended, all eyes immediately turned to this upcoming season, with the question, “When will this team make the playoffs?” After all, they have been…