A Postseason Battle of Alberta?
It’s been 26 years since the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames faced each other in the playoffs. The Battle of Alberta is still fierce in the eyes of the fans,…
Marcy Di Michele
What Makes a Cup Contender?
Back in February, Oilers General Manager Peter Chiarelli addressed the media regarding his team and plans for the trade deadline. He didn’t anticipate them being big players at the deadline,…
Do the Oilers Deserve a Trade?
With the NHL’s trade deadline just days away, the wheeling and dealing has already begun. One of the more intriguing deals saw prospect-rich Minnesota hand over a first round pick…
The Oilers Core vs. The Flames Core
Canadian-based franchises boast some of the most exciting young talent in the NHL, with guys like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine headlining their respective teams. They also have…
The Best Oilers Who Never Won
The Edmonton Oilers are enjoying somewhat of a resurgence this season. After 10-plus dreadful years of failed draft picks, underachieving stars and curious trades, the Oilers are finally on the…
How Does Milan Lucic Compare?
Just a few short years ago, Milan Lucic was one of the most coveted players in the NHL. He was tough, he was mean, and he could score. But after…
Team Canada…If the NHL Goes to the Olympics
Will NHL players go to the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang? It’s a question, that while remains unanswered, has to come to a resolution, and soon. The players certainly want…
McDavid’s Quest for the Art Ross
Connor McDavid is fortunate that Sidney Crosby missed the first six games of the season. It likely secured a scoring title for the Edmonton Oilers captain. Make no mistake, McDavid is…
Breaking Down Chiarelli’s Comments
The Edmonton Oilers got back on track Tuesday, beating the Arizona Coyotes 5-2. They’re still comfortably in third place in the Pacific Division, with a chance to place higher in…
What Do the Oilers Need?
Following the All-Star break, and the team’s bye week, the Edmonton Oilers have looked, in a word, uninspiring. They’ve lost four out of the last five games, their only victory coming…
Book Review: John Scott, A Guy Like Me
We all know the story. A couple of bloggers wanted to stick it to the NHL by stuffing the ballot box and voting an enforcer into the All-Star Game. The…
These Oilers Need to Step Up
Heading into the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers were one of the hottest teams in the league. They sat tied with the San Jose Sharks for first in the Pacific…