Where do Number One Defencemen Come From? Marcy Di Michele | February 21, 2016 Hockey is the ultimate team sport. It takes the right balance of players, the presence of leadership, and each guy pulling his weight to achieve success. Getting the perfect mix,…
Oilers: Fans Need To Be Patient with Griffin Reinhart Rob Soria | January 23, 2016 It is no secret that a good chunk of the Edmonton Oilers fan base was not overly pleased with the organization’s decision to part with a first and second round…
Hockey Headlines: Latest on the All-Star Game Jerseys, the Panthers and More Marcy Di Michele | January 6, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Finland triumphed over Russia to win gold at home. [Globe and Mail], [Bar Down] The USA captured bronze…
Bad Drafting has Doomed the Oilers Blueline Marcy Di Michele | December 21, 2015 The Nashville Predators asked the Oilers about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It’s not really a shocker. They need a centerman, and have a plethora of defencemen to dangle in a trade. I…
Edmonton Oilers Holding Hidden Gem in Minors Brett Slawson | December 9, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers perpetual issues on defense are well documented and seemingly never ending. Lacking a legitimate first pairing defenseman since the departure of Chris Pronger following the 2005-06 season,…
Should the Oilers Keep Oscar Klefbom? Marcy Di Michele | December 1, 2015 The Oilers were shut-out by the Maple Leafs and their previously unknown rookie goalie Garret Sparks 3-0, and it sent Twitter into an uproar. Just a couple of days removed…
Edmonton Oilers Monthly Analysis: November 2015 Brett Slawson | December 1, 2015 In October, the Oilers season began on a rough, yet entirely to be expected note. Posting a 4-8 record, the Oilers sat fifth in the Pacific Division, not great, but…
The Edmonton Oilers Have Missed Justin Schultz Rob Soria | November 26, 2015 While it may be hard for a fraction of the fan base to accept, the Edmonton Oilers have actually missed not having Justin Schultz in their lineup. By the sounds…
The Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Travis Hamonic Rob Soria | November 19, 2015 While the Edmonton Oilers did find a way to drop another one-goal decision on Wednesday evening at Rexall Place, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks, Oilers Nation was…
Oilers: The Continuing Maturation of Darnell Nurse Rob Soria | November 12, 2015 While we may just be seven games into Darnell Nurse’s rookie season with the Edmonton Oilers, the talented blueliner has already managed to become of a fan favourite during his…
Don’t Expect Trade Market To Help Oilers Defense Shane Sander | October 30, 2015 There has been plenty to be excited about if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan in 2015-16 regardless of a 3-7-0 start which is two points worse than they were to start…
Oilers: Is Now the Right Time to Upgrade the Defence? Rob Soria | October 28, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers are now ten games into their 2015-16 schedule and find themselves with a 3-7 record. While there were those who were expecting more from this group, they…