Hockey News: Daniel Briere Retires; Ads on NHL Jerseys Marcy Di Michele | August 18, 2015 A collection of the latest news, rumors and rumblings in the world of hockey… The Calgary Flames are involved in a new arena project. [TSN], [Sportsnet] Daniel Briere is retiring…
Where Will the Oilers Finish in 2015-16? James Tanner | August 10, 2015 It has been nine full season since the Edmonton Oilers made the Playoffs. Since then, they’ve made an astounding eight top-ten picks, a number which includes an almost incomprehensible four…
Projecting the Edmonton Oilers’ 2015-16 Lineup: Forwards Brett Slawson | July 28, 2015 The official start of the 2015-16 NHL season is still a few months away, however, there is no better time than the present to look forward in anticipation of the return…
Can Nail Yakupov Score 40 Goals in 2015-16? Brett Slawson | July 6, 2015 The arrival of 2015 first overall selection Connor McDavid will influence great change within the Edmonton Oilers’ organization. To start, a mere five days after selecting McDavid, General Manager Peter Chiarelli was…
Redrafting the Edmonton Oilers: 2007-2014 Larry Fisher | July 3, 2015 This idea came to me shortly before Stu MacGregor was served his walking papers, just prior to the draft. It lost a bit of lustre with his dismissal, but I…
Will Jack Eichel be Better than Connor McDavid? Marcy Di Michele | June 25, 2015 The much-anticipated 2015 NHL entry draft will take place on Friday in Florida, and the two big names of the day are Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. They will be…
Hockey News: Dan Bylsma to Buffalo; Lightning or Rangers? Marcy Di Michele | May 29, 2015 Will the Rangers be able to come through in the clutch again? [Copper N Blue] The Lightning have to battle more than just their on-ice opponents. [Fox Sports] The Buffalo…
Stripping ‘C’ off Phaneuf Is Not the Answer Alan Hudes | May 28, 2015 If Dion Phaneuf is to remain a Leaf next season, one of the more pressing questions is whether or not new coach Mike Babcock wants him as his captain. Phaneuf,…
McDavid Misses Out on Memorial Cup Larry Fisher | May 16, 2015 Friday brought a bittersweet end to Connor McDavid’s junior career. His Erie Otters lost in the OHL final, falling in five games to the Oshawa Generals, but McDavid was still…
New Penguins Offseason Trade Options – Part 1: Edmonton Oilers Michael Pityk | May 12, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins are fresh off of a disappointing first round playoff exit where their goal scoring, uncharacteristically, dried up. It was later revealed that forward Evgeni Malkin had an…
World Championship Success Could Be Todd McLellan’s Ticket to Edmonton Carl Maloney | May 12, 2015 The hottest topic in hockey right now has nothing to do with the Stanley Cup playoffs. In fact it’s not even a player. It is Mike Babcock and “The Decision”…
Todd McLellan Building Edmonton Oilers Connections At World Championship Derek Neumeier | May 11, 2015 When it comes to finding a job in the hockey world, much like in the normal working world, sometimes it’s more about who you know than what you know. This…