Is the Writing on the Wall for Connor McDavid? Marcy Di Michele | July 27, 2016 When the Oilers signed defenceman Andrew Ference to a free agent contract in 2013, they promptly named him as captain, before he ever suited up in a regular season game…
Oscar Klefbom, Adam Larsson and the Edmonton Oilers Rob Soria | July 25, 2016 If both players manage to stay relatively healthy throughout their NHL careers, there is no question that the Edmonton Oilers will end up on the wrong end of the Taylor…
Canadiens Fans Should Be Satisfied with Weber over Hall Ryan Szporer | July 23, 2016 Many have asked the question, but we may never find out the exact answer: Why not a Taylor Hall for P.K. Subban trade between the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers?…
Is Ron Hextall Taking the Wrong Approach? Matt Brauckmann | July 19, 2016 It’s almost like an eerie feeling has set in upon Flyers fans. Not because of the off-season doldrums. Not because Brayden Schenn still doesn’t have a contract. And certainly not…
Last Chance for Burmistrov in the NHL? Sean Olinkin | July 18, 2016 Alexander Burmistrov is a former top-10 pick, going eighth overall in the in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The Atlanta Thrashers had huge hopes for the superstar Burmistrov would develop into, as did Winnipeg…
The Hall Trade Wasn’t as Bad as You Think Marcy Di Michele | July 17, 2016 On the surface, it looks like the Oilers lost the Taylor Hall trade. And on the day that the trade went down, they certainly did. In terms of value, and…
New Jersey Devils Dressed to the Nines Michael Gwizdala | July 16, 2016 When one thinks about the No. 9 and its place in hockey lore, notable names come to mind. Names like Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull automatically come to mind.…
Hockey Headlines: More Details on the P.K Subban Trade Marcy Di Michele | July 14, 2016 Subban Speaks P.K Subban had a lengthy interview with Sportsnet discussing his trade out of Montreal. He did well to dodge questions that the organization and/or his teammates didn’t care…
Oilers News: Trading for Tyson Barrie; Salary Cap Trouble? Marcy Di Michele | July 5, 2016 With the draft and free agent frenzy in the rear-view mirror, we’re officially into the dog days of summer. But that doesn’t mean wheels aren’t turning the world of hockey.…
Peter Chiarelli Doesn’t Care What You Think Marcy Di Michele | July 4, 2016 Three years ago today, while Peter Chiarelli was the GM of the Boston Bruins, he traded young stud Tyler Seguin for what essentially turned out to be a bag of…
Are the Oilers Done? Marcy Di Michele | July 4, 2016 You could argue that the Edmonton Oilers were involved in two of the bigger transactions over the past week, the Tyalor Hall trade, and the free agent signing of Milan…
Facing Off: Breaking Down Blockbusters, Free-Agent Frenzy Larry Fisher | July 4, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…