Oilers Looking Ahead to Expansion Draft Eric Friesen | December 23, 2018 The NHL announced on Dec. 4 what had been expected for months — Seattle will become the league’s 32nd team in 2021-22. This means there will also be another expansion…
Former Ref Suggests McDavid Needs to “Chat” With NHL Officials Jim Parsons | December 22, 2018 As part of Episode 3 of The Hockey Writers Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with former NHL official Kerry Fraser. Among the topics that came up in that…
What’s Wrong With the Woeful Oilers’ Power Play? Jim Parsons | December 11, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers are on a near-fantastic run since Ken Hitchcock took over as head coach. He earned his seventh win in 10 games behind the bench on Sunday when…
Connor McDavid’s Most Memorable Goals Eric Friesen | November 23, 2018 Since he joined the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16, Connor McDavid has accumulated many milestones and accolades. McDavid added to his list of achievements on Tuesday when he scored his 100th…
Edmonton Oilers Quarter-Season Grades: Forwards Jim Parsons | November 22, 2018 With 21 games in the Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 NHL season in the rearview mirror, the team sits with a record of 10-10-1, good enough (or bad enough, depending on how…
Time for Oilers to Go with Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins Rob Soria | November 19, 2018 As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to embark on a three-game road trip, it has become painfully obvious something needs to change. Whether now is the time that some will be…
5 Teams That Need Jack Hughes the Most Mark Scheig | November 17, 2018 With the American Thanksgiving holiday approaching, the 2018-19 NHL season is nearly at the quarter pole. Traditionally, this is when most experts say we have a good idea of what…
Oilers’ McDavid Not Getting Fair Shake From Referees Rob Soria | November 8, 2018 For those who follow the Edmonton Oilers with any kind of regularity, arguably the most frustrating part in every game is watching Connor McDavid being hooked, held and interfered with…
A Suspension May Be Just What Milan Lucic Needs Jim Parsons | November 7, 2018 After Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, all anyone in Edmonton seems to want to talk about is the series where forward Milan Lucic hunted down Mathieu Joseph and…
Oilers in a Favourable Position Rob Soria | November 6, 2018 After not only surviving but thriving through the month of October, the Edmonton Oilers have positioned themselves in a pretty good spot as they make their way through November. How…
Oilers’ McDavid & Draisaitl Unstoppable in OT Eric Friesen | November 1, 2018 Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are undoubtedly the most dangerous duo in the NHL in overtime. Since 2016-17, McDavid leads the NHL in overtime points with 12, while Draisaitl is…
3 Fears for Oilers Fans This Halloween Ian Wilson | October 30, 2018 When you’re a fan of the Edmonton Oilers, there’s always plenty to fear, whether it’s Halloween or not. Sure, the team has looked good through the first 10 games of…
