Kraken Are Diving Deep Into Analytics
The National Hockey League’s newest franchise will come together in three phases over the next calendar year. The Expansion Draft will occur first, filling out the majority of roster positions…
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Puljujarvi Needs to Play in Oilers’ Top-6
The Edmonton Oilers had already landed a significant free agent before last Friday. Jesse Puljujärvi, the former fourth-overall pick and World Junior Championships MVP, is returning to the fold. The…
Oilers’ Klefbom Can’t Seem to Stay Healthy
Rumors swirl about a significant injury to top Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom. There is talk of surgery, a trade, or even retirement. And while the Oilers finally have some…
Oilers Need to Move on From Both Russells
It wasn’t so long ago the Edmonton Oilers had no players with the last name Russell. It was a simpler time, a time of Smyths, Smiths and briefly even a…
The 1917 Metropolitans: Seattle’s First Stanley Cup Champions
In the fall of 2021, the NHL’s newest franchise will take the ice. The newly-named Seattle Kraken will have completed construction on their arena, experienced the expansion and entry drafts…
Oilers’ Playoff 50/50 Debacle: What Went Wrong?
Albertans like games of chance. It could be that the Edmonton Oilers’ domination of the NHL draft lottery in the early 2010s gives us the feeling that we’re good at…
Ron Francis Brings a Lot to the Table for the Kraken
Ron Francis was hired to be the general manager of the Seattle Kraken on July 18th, 2019. The role, building a professional sports franchise from literally nothing, is unlike any…
Edmonton Oilers 2020 NHL Draft Preview
How should the Edmonton Oilers approach the 2020 NHL Entry Draft? While Oct. 6 is fast approaching, there is time for general manager Ken Holland to add some selections to…
Connor McDavid Will Always Make His Linemates Better
Since 2015 when they unexpectedly won the Connor McDavid lottery, the Edmonton Oilers have only gotten two brief tastes of the playoffs. A blown series lead versus the Anaheim Ducks…
Kraken Goalie Options Emerging in 2020 Playoffs
There is no worse feeling than watching a goalie stay down after an opposing player crashes the net. So much of a championship calibre team relies on the goalie. The…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ 2020 Trade Deadline
The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline found the Edmonton Oilers in unfamiliar territory. Despite having the services of superstar Connor McDavid for several seasons, they had only been in contention once,…
Stanley Cups, NHL Awards & Hot Dogs – Phil Kessel is Hall of Fame Worthy
Phil Kessel has won two Stanley Cups. He’s had six seasons of 30-plus goals, and had a streak of 11 years at 20 or more broken by the COVID-19 shutdown.…