Edmonton Oilers: 3 Questions Ahead of the 2020-21 Season Start
Who will provide the secondary scoring for the Edmonton Oilers, what can the new additions bring to the team and how will the goaltending work out? Here are three questions…
Oilers Goaltending
Oilers Have 3 Options to Solve Goaltending Position Long-Term
After a disappointing exit in the qualification round against the 12th seeded Chicago Blackhawks this past season, questions in net started to hover for the Edmonton Oilers after the rough…
Oilers’ Goaltending Will Be Key to Success in the 2020-21 Season
The Edmonton Oilers’ recent goaltending crisis has led to repeated speculation and discussions about the team’s hopes for success and how management will attempt to rectify the situation in net,…
Oilers’ Koskinen is a Very Underrated Goaltender
Playing in a Canadian market can be a tough mental battle for any NHL player. Both media and fans are often quick to criticize and put a ton of extra…
Oilers Goaltending Strategy This Offseason
Tyler Yaremchuk said something that struck a chord with me a few days ago on TSN 1260’s Low Down With Low Tide radio show. What he reminded all of us…
Oilers’ Best Goalie Option for 2020 Playoffs
Though no official date has been announced for the start of this year’s 24-team postseason, it was reported by TSN’s Bob Mackenzie on July 2, that Edmonton would be one…
John LeClair: A Prototypical Power Forward
Aggressive, big, clutch, and supremely skilled, John LeClair was the total package. Best known for his time with the Philadelphia Flyers on the “The Legion of Doom” line with Eric…
THW’s Goalie News: Pacific Race & Hurricanes Update
Tuesday was a very busy night with 20 teams in action across the National Hockey League. The top two teams in the Pacific Division got a pair of big-time performances…
Oilers Must Decide on Playoff Goaltender
Most teams in the NHL have a clear goalie situation. A starter that will play 50 or more games, while the backup or multiple goalies play the rest. The Edmonton…
Oilers Playoff Chances Will Come Down to Koskinen & Smith
Heading into the 2019-20 season, the Edmonton Oilers chances of returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs laid at the feet of two men. Ultimately, the play of Mikko Koskinen and…
Oilers Should Pursue Rangers’ Alex Georgiev This Offseason
During the long National Hockey League season, a team’s offense can win a stretch of games. Similarly, great defence can diffuse the best players for a time, but it’s consistent…
2020 WJC Day 1 Preview
‘Twas the morning after Christmas and hockey fans around the world were preparing for Day 1 of the World Junior Championships. The annual hockey tournament that pits the best and…