Former Oiler O’Sullivan Calls Out McDavid as Captain Jim Parsons | October 18, 2016 When Connor McDavid was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers, he was given the title knowing he’d be the youngest player in the NHL to ever carry that honor. With…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 18, 2016 Jim Parsons | October 18, 2016 Tuesday has twelve games on the NHL schedule and lots of ways you can create a fantasy team. There don’t seem to be any games that show a clear winner…
Don’t Panic Over Oilers and Talbot. Yet. Marcy Di Michele | October 17, 2016 Judging by the fans reaction on Twitter, you might have thought the Oilers lost a playoff game to put them on the brink of elimination rather than losing game three of…
Did Todd McLellan Overreact? Rob Soria | October 17, 2016 If nothing else, it has certainly been an interesting start to the 2016-17 season for the Edmonton Oilers. After laying the boots to the Calgary Flames in a home and…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet : Oct 16, 2016 Jim Parsons | October 16, 2016 After a busy Saturday night, Sunday has calmed with only three games on the NHL schedule. Three of the six teams in action are playing back-to-back games and of those…
Facing Off Podcast: Matthews Amazes, But Better Than McDavid? Larry Fisher | October 15, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Oilers’ Big Win, Big Names and Big Time Tyler Benson Jim Parsons | October 15, 2016 There is lots to talk about if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. With the need for a strong start to the 2016-17 season critically important, Edmonton is making the most…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 14, 2016 Jim Parsons | October 14, 2016 Only three NHL games on the schedule will mean a lighter night for fantasy hockey selections. It also means after you narrow down your obvious choices, you can scoop up…
McDavid vs. Matthews: Competition or No Contest? Marcy Di Michele | October 13, 2016 They played together on Team North America during the World Cup of Hockey. They bonded as teammates and friends. They are both two of the most anticipated young players in…
Oilers Will Take the Ugly Wins Too Jim Parsons | October 13, 2016 Opening night in Edmonton was a site to be seen. With about an hour’s worth of opening ceremonies, a fantastic light display, moving tribute video to a new 2016-17 season,…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 13, 2016 Jim Parsons | October 13, 2016 Well, my first kick at the can with the Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet was a mixed bag of results. Some of my picks were bang on and some didn’t do…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 12th Jim Parsons | October 12, 2016 I’d like to welcome you to a new feature here at The Hockey Writers and the fantasy section. Every day, I’ll be taking a look at the daily matchups in…
