Edmonton Oilers: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same Marcy Di Michele | March 4, 2013 There was a lot of excitement coming into the season surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. Perhaps it was the additions of Nail Yakupov and Justin Schultz, combined with the further maturing of a…
Edmonton Oilers Need to Trade Ales Hemsky Carl Maloney | March 1, 2013 When people talk about Ales Hemsky in an Edmonton Oilers uniform, it seems like he’s been around forever. Usually grouped in with other Oiler veterans like Shawn Horcoff or Ryan Smyth, it’s…
Must See TV: The Five Most Entertaining Teams in the NHL Justin Glock | February 28, 2013 There are five entertaining NHL hockey teams that every fan must see on TV. They score a boatload of goals, they fight, and they are entertaining to watch every night.…
The Curious Hate of Nail Yakupov Tyler Kerdman | February 18, 2013 Each year, over 700 hockey players don the jersey of one of the 30 National Hockey League teams. Once they pull the sweater over their heads, they become a part…
Calder Trophy: Top 10 Candidates Fred Poulin | February 18, 2013 About one-third into the shortened NHL season, enough games have been played to have a good idea who the leading candidates are for the top rookie in the NHL. This…
Power Play Fuelling Edmonton Oilers Offence Carl Maloney | February 1, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers do not have trouble scoring goals. Not exactly surprising based on the firepower they have at their disposal to put out on the ice. How those goals…
Kurt Etchegary Sets Sights On Return to Remparts THW Archives | February 1, 2013 Everything was going swimmingly for Kurt Etchegary of the Quebec Remparts. The team was coming off a solid season and he was slotted in the 2nd line in between two…
Nail Yakupov Scores OT Winner, and Doesn’t Celebrate Marcy Di Michele | January 31, 2013 Edmonton Oilers rookie Nail Yakupov is quickly becoming a polarizing figure just weeks into his NHL career. Yakupov has drawn the ire of people around the hockey world with his…
Around The Boards: January 31 Derek Neumeier | January 31, 2013 Hello, this is the first of what I hope will be many segments in a recurring theme where I provide news, insight and analysis regarding various events and trends going…
Royal Upset: Oilers Top Kings in Dramatic Fashion Marcy Di Michele | January 25, 2013 Last night’s game between Edmonton and Los Angeles was one for the ages. No one could have better scripted the outcome, as the Oilers beat the Kings in one of…
Yakupov & Schultz 1st Goals Overshadowed by Tough Loss to Sharks Marcy Di Michele | January 23, 2013 There’s only one word to describe the first period of the Edmonton Oilers home opener against the San Jose Sharks. Ugly. Undisciplined play, bad penalties, sloppy defensive coverage and an overall lack of focus…
Hemsky Powers Oilers Past Canucks in Season Opener Marcy Di Michele | January 21, 2013 Jordan Eberle’s slick backhander was the talk of the night, but it was the play of a wily veteran that sealed the deal for the Edmonton Oilers. Ales Hemsky’s powerplay…
