Oilers 2021-22 Lineup Projections: Forwards Julian Mongillo | September 19, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers made several offseason moves to bring in many new faces in the hopes of adding depth and balancing their attack. General manager Ken Holland is well aware…
Oilers News & Rumors: Keith, Sceviour, Hyman, Plus Bakersfield News Jim Parsons | September 16, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team has added a player on a PTO, but it’s not a name many Oilers fans and insiders might have expected.…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Devils, More Jim Parsons | September 16, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers newly-acquired forward Zach Hyman talks about his decision to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs and get a fresh start, while a veteran…
Oilers Fans Could Get Long-Awaited Breakthrough in 2021-22 Dale Bochon | September 15, 2021 Every season brings optimism for Edmonton Oilers fans. However, this year the Oilers and players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl might finally achieve the breakthrough everyone has been hoping…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews’ Wrist & Seeking Hyman’s Clone The Old Prof | September 14, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share news and comment about Auston Matthews’ wrist injury. Second, I’ll share a recent video from “The Maple Leafs’…
Oilers Could Have Two Most Dangerous Power Play Units In the NHL Jim Parsons | September 12, 2021 Don’t look now, but the Edmonton Oilers might actually have a second-unit power play that does considerable damage to the opposition. A team that has boasted one of, if not…
Oilers’ Power Play Can Reach New Levels with Hyman & Puljujarvi Sean Panganiban | September 11, 2021 When we talk about the Edmonton Oilers’ power play, it’s easy to say that it’s been nothing short of spectacular. With the two latest Hart Trophy winners in Connor McDavid…
Battle of Alberta Will Hold Extra Importance in 2021-22 Dale Bochon | September 10, 2021 Sports fans growing up in Alberta have usually had to choose sides. Calgary or Edmonton. Flames or Oilers. With the recent Battle of Alberta in the CFL featuring two teams…
Maple Leafs Will Suffer No Setback After Roster Turnover The Old Prof | September 10, 2021 For better or for worse, the 2021-22 Toronto Maple Leafs will be a different team than they were last season. As teams always do, each year some players depart and…
Maple Leafs’ Kerfoot Can Replace Hyman’s Offensive Contributions The Old Prof | September 8, 2021 In recent articles we’ve discussed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ acquisitions of both Nick Ritchie and Michael Bunting. Specifically, we’ve suggested that the organization’s hope is that one of them might…
Maple Leafs’ Bunting Likely Won’t Live Up to Fans’ Lofty Expectations The Old Prof | September 4, 2021 On July 28th, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of 25-year-old former Arizona Coyote forward Michael Bunting to a one-way, two-year, $1.9 million contract. In other words, the contract…
Maple Leafs’ Kampf Can Replace Some of Hyman’s Intangibles The Old Prof | September 3, 2021 One of Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas’ under-the-radar acquisitions this offseason was 26-year-old Czech centre David Kampf. Kampf was signed after a four-year stint with the Chicago Blackhawks…
