Edmonton Oilers All-Time Roster
With the Edmonton Oilers previous season well over, and the upcoming season months (hopefully) away, Oiler fans are sitting, awaiting the next big Oiler news. They have had an eventful offseason already…
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Edmonton a Good Fit for Justin Schultz
Open season on Justin Schultz has begun. He cannot officially sign with a team until July 1st, but negotiations have begun in earnest. Holding court in Newport Sports Toronto office with his…
Vancouver Canucks Wheelings And Dealings: Signings And Free Agency
With the 2012 NHL Draft and Free Agent deadline just days away, the Vancouver Canucks have made some minor moves in preparation for the new season. The news broke last…
Craig MacTavish Back in Edmonton, but not as a Coach
Craig MacTavish will forever be known as the last NHL player to play the game without wearing a helmet. He came into the league before helmets were mandatory, and didn’t…
A historical review of eye injuries in the NHL
Eliminating headshots has been a dominant theme in the NHL for the past eighteen months, and while the debate rages on, there are other issues that have gone largely unnoticed.…
The Zoo Crew: NHL Mascots Speak Out
Among the usual emails about new sponsorships, roster moves and promotions was an AHL recall notice. This time it was from Winnipeg. Unlike the announcements about some phenom with a deadly arm or netminder with superhuman flexibility getting a seat at the big boys table, this press release reported the return of a familiar face to Manitoba’s professional hockey arena. Mick E. Moose would be stepping up as the Jets’ mascot.
Washington Capitals: Why Hiring Craig MacTavish Makes Sense
With the latest episode of “Washington Capitals Playoff Woes” having just finished shooting in Tampa Bay, the next step for this franchise revolves around head coach Bruce Boudreau. For Boudreau,…
From Gretzky’s Office: Random Hockey Facts
Like many sports and hockey fans, players and writers, I am a sucker for completely random facts, trivia and stats. This installment features 13 facts and is in honor of…
The NHL Guardian Project: What’s not to love?
Guest post by Craig Chambers, Field Producer TSN The views of this wonderful piece of writing do not reflect the views of TSN or anyone else who pays me,…
Will Gretzky Return to Edmonton?
Following the NHL’s despicable treatment of Wayne Gretzky in the ongoing Phoenix Coyotes debacle, the Great One is taking a well deserved break from the pressures and politics of professional…
Wings Plug the Drip, Dust Oilers 8-3
“We’re getting better.” That comment was made by an unnamed Edmonton player after the Oilers gave up only one goal in the second period of what was ultimately an 8-3…