The Oilers Can Beat the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks went all the way to the Stanley Cup final last season, but they don’t look like the same team this time around. Many have cited injuries…

The Presidents’ Trophy Matters

For the second consecutive season, the Washington Capitals have captured the Presidents’ Trophy, an award given to the team with the best regular season record. Many players, and fans alike,…

The Oilers and the 2008 Draft

With the Edmonton Oilers clinching a playoff spot, it feels as though the past 11 years of futility don’t matter anymore. (In fairness they were awful). But all of the…

Who is the Oilers MVP?

The Edmonton Oilers are poised to make the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. Their success this season could be attributed to coaching, trades and roster decisions, an…

And the Hart Trophy Goes To…

The individual award that garners the most attention every year is the Hart Trophy, awarded to the league’s Most Valuable Player. Some years, it’s an easy decision. Others, it’s more…

1986-87 Oilers: “Boys on the Bus”

Before there were shows like HBO’s “Hard Knocks” and the NHL’s “Road to the Winter Classic” there was “Boys on the Bus”, a documentary with exclusive interviews, behind the scenes…

Are the Oilers Ready for the Playoffs?

The Edmonton Oilers playoff positioning, which was once securely second place in the Pacific Division, has slipped every so slightly. Thanks to a couple of disappointing losses, and surging teams…