Is the Writing on the Wall for Connor McDavid? Marcy Di Michele | July 27, 2016 When the Oilers signed defenceman Andrew Ference to a free agent contract in 2013, they promptly named him as captain, before he ever suited up in a regular season game…
Can Ted Purcell Fill Milan Lucic’s Skates? Walter McLaughlin | July 12, 2016 I’ve got big feet, so filling someone else’s big shoes doesn’t scare me — Caroline Rhea Last week, the Los Angeles Kings dipped into the bargain bin by signing veteran…
Gretzky Convinced Milan Lucic to Sign with Oilers Eric Burton | July 9, 2016 Former Los Angeles Kings forward Milan Lucic enjoyed playing with Kings and wanted to re-sign with the team. Due to their precarious salary cap situation, Lucic became expendable and the Kings were…
Should The Oilers Play Lucic With Draisaitl? The Hockey Writers | July 8, 2016 Peter Chiarelli promised big changes for the Edmonton Oilers and he’s delivered. Taylor Hall is gone and Milan Lucic will have a chance to finally give the team a physical…
Filling the Lucic Void in L.A. Mitch Michals | July 6, 2016 Well the beginning of NHL free agency sure was a whirlwind. In the span of roughly 30 minutes, professional hockey was in a state of unadulterated chaos. Up was down.…
Are the Oilers Done? Marcy Di Michele | July 4, 2016 You could argue that the Edmonton Oilers were involved in two of the bigger transactions over the past week, the Tyalor Hall trade, and the free agent signing of Milan…
Facing Off: Breaking Down Blockbusters, Free-Agent Frenzy Larry Fisher | July 4, 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 —…
Lucic Doesn’t Replace Hall, But That’s Okay Marcy Di Michele | July 2, 2016 For some reason, a sector of Oiler fans are looking at the signing of Milan Lucic as Taylor Hall’s replacement, that because they make the same salary, the trade shakes…
Oilers: Lucic Signing Helps Soften Blow Rob Soria | July 2, 2016 Give the Edmonton Oilers credit. After trading away Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for defenceman Adam Larsson, they were well aware of the fact there would be major…
Oilers: Was Lucic Signing Too Risky? Brett Slawson | July 2, 2016 Well, the Edmonton Oilers wasted no time when the July 1st Free Agency period officially opened, quickly signing arguably the top UFA available in Milan Lucic to a massive seven-year, $42…
Put A Hold On Matt Greene’s Buyout Eric Roberts | July 1, 2016 Yesterday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Kings had begun the buyout process for veteran defenseman Matt Greene. However, reports are now coming out that Greene may not be…
Red Wings Must Move on from Steven Stamkos Jacob Messing | July 1, 2016 There was never any significant sign that Steven Stamkos would be a Detroit Red Wing on July 1 and all rumors and “insider info” was put to rest on Wednesday…
