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Taylor Hall

Oilers Kicking Themselves After Latest Loss; Still Can’t Beat West

Marcy Di Michele | November 20, 2014

The Vancouver Canucks escaped Edmonton with a win, but they don’t have too much to be proud of. It was an ugly game, nine goals in total, and one that…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Which Team is Better, the Edmonton Oilers or the Calgary Flames?

Marcy Di Michele | November 17, 2014

Two teams from the same Canadian province. A storied rivalry, both with passionate fanbases, and past championship glory. Both cities are hockey-mad, hungry for a winner and faithful to the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Maturing Into Elite Player

Carl Maloney | November 10, 2014

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is starting to come into his own. In this, his fourth NHL season, he is growing into the role of an elite No. 1 centre. His 10 points…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Report: Are the Oilers Young Players Overrated?

Marcy Di Michele | November 10, 2014

A sentiment echoed in Edmonton: they aren’t as good as we thought they were. A more accurate statement: they’re not as good as we hoped they’d be. Three first overall…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Can the Edmonton Oilers Survive without Taylor Hall?

Brett Slawson | November 5, 2014

In Edmonton’s most recent game against the Vancouver Canucks, star forward Taylor Hall was injured after crashing hard into the net early in the second period. Hall, who was briefly helped…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Edmonton Oilers: Who Steps Up in Taylor Hall’s Absence?

Carl Maloney | November 4, 2014

With the news that the Edmonton Oilers best player would be out for the foreseeable future there were audible groans from every fan in Oil Country. It was learned that…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Hockey News: Tarasenko Dazzles in Blues Victory

John Ginder | November 4, 2014

The NHL took a little bit of a breather on Monday night with just one game on the schedule.  After a real busy weekend it was kind of nice to…

Categories NHL News

The Oilers are Without Their Captain and Best Player

Marcy Di Michele | November 3, 2014

The Edmonton Oilers lost more than just a game on Saturday night. They fought hard, but ultimately fell thanks to a miscue by goalie Ben Scrivens. He shouldn’t shoulder all…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

What if Nail Yakupov wasn’t Russian?

Marcy Di Michele | October 28, 2014

Hockey is a game of narratives, where intriguing stories and forced drama fuel the media machine of the NHL. It could be controversial or predictable; it could be a feel…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Is There Hope for the Edmonton Oilers?

Dustin Nelson | October 22, 2014

Edmonton grabbed their first win of the season Monday night over a very good Tampa Bay Lightning team, leaving the Carolina Hurricanes as the only team in the NHL who…

Categories Advanced Stats, Edmonton Oilers

Rewriting Sabres History Part II: Vanek’s Offer Sheet

Chad DeDominicis | October 21, 2014

Most General Manager’s of the NHL seem to play be the unwritten rule of RFA’s are off limits.  Very rarely do you see a GM target another teams valuable restricted free…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Make Improvements, But It’s Wins That Matter

Hannah Stuart | October 18, 2014

Last night was, without question, the most complete defensive effort that we’ve seen out of the Oilers this season. Improved defensive play was seen in almost every player on the ice,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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