Oilers Aren’t the Only Edmonton Team to Play for the Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1800s when it was first donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor-General of Canada, as an…
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A History of the PCHA’s Vancouver Millionaires
Contrary to popular belief, the city of Vancouver does have a Stanley Cup. While the Vancouver Canucks have never hoisted Lord Stanley’s mug (and people were VERY upset at that…
The Legacy of the PCHA’s Victoria Cougars
Inspired by American broadcaster Keith Olbermann, earlier this month I embarked on a quest to uncover the true nature of the National Hockey League’s ‘Original Six’. During the course of…
Flames’ Relocation to Calgary a Blueprint for Teams That Followed
Relocation in the National Hockey League certainly isn’t a new concept, and many fanbases have seen their team move out in the NHL’s 100 years. The Calgary Flames officially became…
100 Years Later: Remembering the 1920 Senators-Metropolitans Stanley Cup Final
The hockey world was coming off a global pandemic and the Stanley Cup was awarded in a neutral location. When the dust settled, Ottawa beat Seattle to claim Lord Stanley’s…
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…
Best Drafts in Hurricanes/Whalers History
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft could be a pivotal one for the Carolina Hurricanes. With the potential for five picks in the first three rounds, the Canes have a special…
Oilers: Martin Marincin – Keeper or Trade Bait?
As far as second round picks go, Martin Marincin hasn’t exactly knocked it out of the park to this point in his National Hockey League career. While the Edmonton Oilers…
Oilers: Has Anton Lander Done Enough?
After hearing general manager Craig MacTavish go on about the Edmonton Oilers likely plan was to stay the course and continue on their way towards allowing this group to find…
Laurent Brossoit Deserves Opportunity in Edmonton Crease
The Edmonton Oilers may have found their future starting goaltender, and it won’t take a trade, signing, or even a draft pick to make it a reality. In fact, Laurent…
Making Sense of the Oklahoma City Barons Blueline
Last season was one of transition on the Oklahoma City Barons blueline as there was an influx of players joing the professional ranks for the first time. Defensemen Oscar Klefbom,…
Oklahoma City Barons Add Six for Playoff Push
The Oklahoma City Barons AHL roster has been in a state of flux all season, and that is not about to change. Quite the opposite in fact as the Barons and…