Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins Shows Signs of Life Rob Soria | December 11, 2016 In the eyes of many a hockey observer, Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins seemed poised for a bounce back season in 2016-17. After a rather disappointing campaign in 2015-16, it…
Was McDavid Injured on Purpose? Marcy Di Michele | December 9, 2016 Hockey players talk a lot of trash over the course of a game, most of which should never be repeated to the outside world. Is the majority of their language…
Clutterbuck Extension, McDavid Gets Emotional & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 9, 2016 The New York Islanders made a major signing Friday, inking winger Cal Clutterbuck to a five-year extension. The deal carries a $3.5 million AAV, according to multiple sources. Clutterbuck was…
McDavid’s Post-Game Comments Speak Volumes Jim Parsons | December 9, 2016 The normally soft-spoken Connor McDavid didn’t mince words when he called out Philadelphia Flyers Brandon Manning after the Oilers loss to the Flyers on Thursday. Manning was front and center…
Where Does a Rebuild Go Wrong? Joseph Aleong | December 8, 2016 “Rebuild” has become somewhat of a buzzword around hockey circles these days. What was once synonymous with last-place finishes, perennial losses and considered unthinkable for big-market teams has turned into…
Oilers Setting the Bar Too Low Jim Parsons | December 8, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers are a better team than they were last season. Taking a look at the standings, it’s difficult to argue otherwise. Yet, for some reason, the Oilers have…
Recap: Sabres Late Comeback Stuns Oilers Chad DeDominicis | December 6, 2016 We didn’t get the controversial opening draw photo opportunity that was missed last time Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid met. Neither was part of the starting lineup on this night.…
Preview: McDavid & Eichel Meet Again Chad DeDominicis | December 6, 2016 The 2015 first and second overall picks are set to matchup for the second time in their career tonight in Buffalo. The Sabres won the first meeting of the season…
Maroon’s Concussion Comments Prove Controversial Marcy Di Michele | December 6, 2016 On Sunday night, Connor McDavid fell and hit his mouth on the ice. He promptly checked for blood, and then was promptly removed from the game by a concussion spotter.…
Oilers Finally Find Draisaitl’s Spot Rob Soria | December 4, 2016 It may have taken longer than yours truly was hoping but it looks as though the Edmonton Oilers have finally come to their senses and shifted Leon Draisaitl over to…
McDavid En Route to Scoring Title? Marcy Di Michele | December 2, 2016 A concussion cost Sidney Crosby six games to start the season, but it also opened the door for the rest of the league. Crosby, who was on a tear to…
McDavid & Draisaitl: Deadly Duo Jim Parsons | December 2, 2016 It started out like a broken record on repeat. Within seconds of the start of Thursday’s contest, the Oilers were down 1-0 to the Winnipeg Jets and were facing an…
