Posts About "Tyler Ennis"
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers' 2020 Trade Deadline
September 4th, 2020 The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline found the Edmonton Oilers in unfamiliar territory. Despite having the services of superstar Connor McDavid for several seasons, they had only been in contention once, in 2016-17. This time around they were above .500, in and out of first in the Pacific Division, and an Oiler not named McDavid was leading the...
NHL Rumors: Jets, Maple Leafs, Wild, Oilers, More
August 11th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is an update on the severity of Mark Scheifele's injury and how long he'll be out of action. In Toronto, there is a lot of talk surrounding Mitch Marner and a possible trade. In Edmonton, the status of Tyler Ennis is updated, and in Minnesota, The Wild are looking to make big changes. Wild Plans...
Oilers Key Stories Heading Into Game 4: Ennis, Refs, More
August 7th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers will play for their playoff lives on Friday afternoon as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an elimination game four. The Oilers blew a late lead and fell 4-3 on Wednesday night and should they lose Friday, their only consolation prize will be entering Monday's lottery for the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes. It's...
They Wore It Once: Sabres Players and Their Unique Numbers
July 22nd, 2020 As hockey fans, we love to pour over the numbers. Analyzing stats, finding trends and predicting future outcomes are some of the things that make hockey and sports enjoyable. Numbers are found everywhere in this sport. From stats and records to attendance and revenue, the life of a hockey fan is consumed by numbers. They are...
They Wore It Once: Senators Players and Their Unique Numbers
July 20th, 2020 In the early days of the NHL, a player's number was a status symbol. The higher the number, the more important you were to the team. Goalies were given number 1, then the defence got numbers 2 to 6, and the team's top forwards usually ranged from 7 into the low teens. Depth players would find themselves with numbers in the 20s and the...
Oilers' 3 Options for Connor McDavid's Left Wing
July 1st, 2020 With just over a week until the start of training camp on July 10, Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett surely has an inkling of how his lineup will look when the puck drops for Game 1 of the qualifying round. Related: Oilers History - The Paul Coffey Effect One line that shouldn't be touched is the Leon Draisaitl, Ryan...
Top 5 Sabres of the Decade Ranked
June 7th, 2020 With no postseason action to look forward to, it is time to look back at the top Buffalo Sabres in the 2010s. I am going to dive into my top-five list, including a few honorable mentions. We all know who is No. 1, but let’s pretend it’s a surprise… 5. Tyler Myers Myers was a specimen in the Sabres organization for his first...
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks, Oilers, More
June 7th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Detroit Red Wings have been told that one of their restricted free agents would like to switch positions. How will that affect contract negotiations? The San Jose Sharks will likely keep a handful of players and lose others. Who is in that group? The Edmonton Oilers are going to a "cap careful" team,...
3 Reasons the Oilers Will Beat the Blackhawks
May 31st, 2020 With the announcement of the NHL's return to play plan on Tuesday, the fifth-seeded Edmonton Oilers will face the 12th-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in the play-in round of the new 24-team playoff tournament. No official start date was announced, but this is a positive step towards getting the players back on the ice this...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sharks, Blackhawks, Canadiens, More
May 2nd, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers interest in re-signing forwards Riley Sheahan and Tyler Ennis. In San Jose, the Sharks may bring a former player into their coaching ranks, while they make plans for free agency. The Montreal Canadiens might have an offer sheet target in mind and Brent Seabrook...
Did Oilers See Enough From Deadline Acquisitions?
March 14th, 2020 While things stay in a state of flux for the NHL, there are questions about whether or not the NHL regular season will resume. There are questions about the possibility of a full playoff schedule and questions about which teams get in. There are questions about what happens to some of the contracts, conditions and bonuses for players...
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, KHL, NHL Draft, NHL Playoffs, More
March 13th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, even as the NHL season essentially comes to a halt on the ice, off the ice things are busy and front offices will still be active looking for the best way to help their teams. The Los Angeles Kings have made an offer to a KHL player with other KHL'ers getting some attention. The Edmonton Oilers have to...
Oilers' Holland Addresses Needs At Trade Deadline
February 24th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers were among the busier of teams at this year's NHL Trade Deadline. On Sunday night they added veteran defenseman Mike Green in a bit of a shocking move, but on Monday, made two more deals for players they were rumored to be in on. The moves are being overwhelmingly well received by insiders and fans, even if there...
