Don’t Worry About the Oilers
Ups and downs are normal for NHL teams. There will be great stretches and not so good ones. (Unless you’re the Washington Capitals, who never seem to go through any…
Marcy Di Michele
What’s Behind the Oilers Resurgence?
Heading into the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers are tied for first place in the Pacific Division. Think about that for a moment. The Oilers, a team mired in futility…
The Oilers Shouldn’t Be All In
The Edmonton Oilers are in a position they haven’t been for a long time, and that’s a playoff spot in January. As we approach the All-Star Break, the Oilers find…
Connor Deserves the Hart
Sidney Crosby is the best player in the world. There’s no debating that, especially considering the last calendar year. But Crosby plays on a great team, so great in fact…
Trade Jordan Eberle?
A hockey player can milk a lot out of being a World Juniors hero, especially if it was playing for Canada. Jordan Eberle will always be remembered for his game-tying…
What Should be Expected of Lucic?
When the Edmonton Oilers signed Milan Lucic to a lucrative free agent contract in the summer, it was met with mixed reviews. Some believed his experience and toughness would bring…
Closure to the Taylor Hall Story
It would be unfair to say that the Edmonton Oilers are “better off” without Taylor Hall. But with Connor McDavid taking the reigns, and the emergence of Leon Draisaitl, it’s…
The All-Star Game Doesn’t Matter
It’s already been a year since a few bored hockey bloggers decided to make a mockery of both the NHL and tough-guy John Scott, by voting the enforcer into the…
Remembering Taylor Hall
“It’s going to be weird. I guess now I start thinking about it. I’m just trying to stay focused on helping my team and trying to get two points for us.…
Gold Medal Game Decided by Shootout
The better team doesn’t always prevail in a one-game, winner-take-all affair, especially when that game isn’t decided by actually playing hockey. Such was the case for Team Canada, who was…
Russia Wins Bronze, Sweden Leaves Empty-Handed
A bronze medal should never be seen as a consolation prize. Making the final four in of itself is an accomplishment. In fact, in order to capture bronze, you have to…
World Juniors Medal Predictions
It all comes down to this. Four countries, vying for three medals, one looking to be crowned World Junior Champion. In a tournament that is normally fairly predictable, the four best…