Oilers’ Connor McDavid Hits a New Level of Greatness in 2022 Playoffs Dale Bochon | May 22, 2022 When you think of the superlatives that have described Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid over the years, you think of explosive, dynamic, creative, and fast. In this playoff spring of…
Matthews Goal Scoring Is More Impressive Than Just the Numbers The Old Prof | April 14, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans are seeing something very special this season in Auston Matthews‘ assault on 60 goals for the season. And, his goal-scoring exploits are even more impressive when…
Maple Leafs Commentary: Marner, Team Scoring, Goalies, Gretzky & Matthews The Old Prof | April 11, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs commentary, we’ll look back at the team’s recent run. We’ll also comment about Mitch Marner’s spectacular play. We’ll look at the way the…
NHL Teams No Longer Defined by Traditional or Non-Traditional Markets Colin Newby | March 16, 2022 The Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference. The top of the standings in a league once confined to the…
Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Unbreakable Records Sean Mallon | January 5, 2022 The history of the Edmonton Oilers began in a hurry – they joined the National Hockey League in 1979-80 and wasted no time in making their mark. The team didn’t…
Oilers Have Dubious Record of Playing on New Year’s Eve Brian Swane | December 31, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers will be back in action Friday (Dec. 31), visiting the New Jersey Devils for a matinee matchup on a day that has been most unkind to them.…
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews: The Gift that Keeps on Giving The Old Prof | December 24, 2021 As we approach Christmas and anxiously wait to see when we’ll be able to see the Toronto Maple Leafs resume play, there’s one thing, or person, that Maple Leafs’ fans…
One for the Ages: Wayne Gretzky’s 1995-96 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | December 11, 2021 The 1995-96 St. Louis Blues were a collection of hockey’s aged superstars. A team with an all-in mentality. One that endeavored to squeeze whatever elixir was still left in the…
Leon Draisaitl Laughs Off Projections Despite Incredible Start for Oilers Jim Parsons | November 25, 2021 There is no doubt that Leon Draisaitl is doing something incredibly special as part of the Edmonton Oilers this season. Often overshadowed by the electrifying brilliance that is Connor McDavid…
Oilers’ History Isn’t Complete Without Esa Tikkanen Brian Swane | November 18, 2021 When he was traded to the New York Rangers close to the 1993 NHL trade deadline, Esa Tikkanen ranked seventh all-time on the Edmonton Oilers with 178 career goals. In…
Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Games From Northlands Coliseum Brian Swane | November 16, 2021 *This was originally published on April 6, 2021 April 6 marks the fifth anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ last game at Northlands Coliseum. That night, a rookie named Connor McDavid…
Oilers 5-0 Start Ranks Among Best in Franchise History Brian Swane | October 25, 2021 For just the fourth time since joining the NHL in 1979, the Edmonton Oilers have started the season 5-0. The Oilers opened their schedule with home victories over the Vancouver…