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Oilers Finally Developing NHL-Caliber Players

Austin Harrison | May 25, 2019

The Edmonton Oilers draft record over the years has been atrocious. From 2000 to 2014, can you guess how many players drafted outside of the first-round played more than 200…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Barracuda Brief: San Jose Tops Westeren Conference

Zachary DeVine | April 11, 2017

Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes and other features to keep…

Categories Column, San Jose Barracuda, Sharks Prospects

Panic at the Wells Fargo! Gauging the Flyers’ Preseason

Andy Dudones | September 30, 2014

Based on the ongoing preseason narrative, the Wells Fargo faithful is preparing for a season in the Metropolitan Division basement. But despite another sluggish start to the preseason, the Flyers…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Checkout Day With The Norfolk Admirals

Ted Warren | May 21, 2014

Following the end of the season every professional hockey team has what is known as “checkout day”. A time where players, coaches, and management come together to discuss the season…

Categories AHL, Norfolk Admirals

AHL Power Rankings: Week 23

Matthew Speck | March 11, 2014

Week 23 of the American Hockey League season is upon us, with less than 20 games remaining for almost every AHL club. Eight points separate the second and eighth seeds…

Categories AHL, Power Rankings

Second Year Admiral Ready To Set Sail On New Season

Ted Warren | October 1, 2013

The Norfolk Admirals said goodbye to their preseason on a high note defeating the Charlotte Checkers 4 to 3 last Saturday at home.  As of September 30th the Admirals currently…

Categories AHL, Anaheim Ducks, Norfolk Admirals

Ducks Bolster AHL Roster

Ted Warren | July 31, 2013

The Anaheim Ducks top affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, return to the Norfolk Scope arena to play its first home game of the 2013-2014 season on Friday, October 11th.  Although the…

Categories AHL, Anaheim Ducks

Previewing the Nashville Predators Opening Night Roster: Forwards

Josh Farrar | October 6, 2011

Yesterday I previewed the defense and goaltenders, and on the eve of the Preds season opener tomorrow night in Columbus, it’s time to preview the most scrutinized and criticized group…

Categories Nashville Predators

Wings Plug the Drip, Dust Oilers 8-3

Paul Benvin | February 7, 2009

“We’re getting better.” That comment was made by an unnamed Edmonton player after the Oilers gave up only one goal in the second period of what was ultimately an 8-3…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers

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