Oilers Coaching Carousel Continues: Dallas Eakins Fired Marcy Di Michele | December 15, 2014 The last time Craig MacTavish was the head coach of the Oilers was in 2009. He was fired and replaced by Pat Quinn, who lasted one season behind the bench.…
Breaking News: Oilers Fire Head Coach Dallas Eakins Brett Slawson | December 15, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dallas Eakins. The decision came following Sunday night’s loss to the New York Rangers in which the Oilers were shut-out 2-0. The loss…
The Dallas Eakins Hiring Doomed The Edmonton Oilers Derek Neumeier | December 15, 2014 Things were supposed to be different this year for the Edmonton Oilers. Sure, nobody except the most oil-tinted-glasses-wearing fans of the team thought that Edmonton actually had a good shot…
By The Numbers: How Bad Have The Oilers Really Been This Year Shane Sander | December 13, 2014 It goes without saying the Edmonton Oilers have had a tough start to the 2014-15 season with a 7-18-5 record not to mention being in the midst of a 1-10-4…
Oilers Hold Pointless Presser Larry Fisher | December 5, 2014 I didn’t bother setting an alarm. My life no longer revolves around the Edmonton Oilers’ schedule. When I finally took the time to watch the team’s Friday morning press conference…
The Battle of Alberta: A Tale of Two Rebuilds Ryan Pike | December 4, 2014 As the 2014-15 National Hockey League season moves head-long towards the one-third mark of the schedule, two questions are emanating out of the province of Alberta. “Why are the Calgary…
What’s Wrong with the Edmonton Oilers, and How to Fix Them Marcy Di Michele | November 24, 2014 After a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks, after the team left the ice escorted by a chorus of boos from their faithful, it’s no wonder the…
Why the Edmonton Oilers Should NOT Hire Mark Messier as Coach Brett Slawson | November 11, 2014 Amidst yet another slow start to a season, the Edmonton Oilers management almost made a major managerial mistake within the organization. Mark Messier, a six time Stanley Cup champion, five…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Maturing Into Elite Player Carl Maloney | November 10, 2014 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is starting to come into his own. In this, his fourth NHL season, he is growing into the role of an elite No. 1 centre. His 10 points…
Paradise Lost, Oilers Organization At Crossroads Shane Sander | October 17, 2014 It’s a familiar story to Edmonton Oiler fans, a slow start out of the gate in October and a season that is already on the brink just a few games…
Five Predictions For The Oilers 2014-15 Season Shane Sander | September 22, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers 2014-15 season kicks off on October 8th against provincial rivals the Calgary Flames in what hopes to be a season the Oilers look to finally break out…
Edmonton Oilers: Who is Tyler Dellow? Carl Maloney | August 7, 2014 In what is becoming a bigger trend throughout the NHL, many clubs are hiring analytics gurus to be part of their front offices. The Edmonton Oilers have now joined the…