Facing Off: Weighing In on Oilers’ Ongoing Misery
So is it Fallin’ for Dahlin? Or should it be Stallin’ for Dahlin? The Fall for Hall didn’t work — Todd McLellan and Peter Chiarelli didn’t give Taylor Hall enough…
Mark Letestu
Oilers Need Offensive Depth From Within
The Edmonton Oilers aren’t scoring this season — and, consequently, aren’t winning. Only three wins through 11 games, averaging fewer than three goals per game — way fewer, as in…
Oilers’ Letestu Continues to Prove Worth
As far as fourth line players go, Edmonton Oilers centre Mark Letestu is a rare breed. Like most bottom six forwards, the Elk Point native plays a key role on…
Are the Oilers Really This Good?: The Offense
[mc4wp_form id=”230175″] As the NHL heads into the annual All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers are on a roll. So much so, it’s hard not to ask the question: are the…
Mark Letestu: Oilers’ Unsung Hero
From an Edmonton Oilers‘ point of view, the first four months of the 20116-17 season could not have gone much better. Thanks in large part to the play of Leon Draisaitl,…
Oilers Learning to Win Ugly
After years of finding ways to lose hockey games, this year’s edition of the Edmonton Oilers appear to be doing their best to buck that trend. While it may still…
Where Do the Oilers and Nail Yakupov Go From Here?
It wasn’t supposed to go like this. After having the good fortune of winning the 2012 NHL Draft Lottery, the Edmonton Oilers used their third consecutive No. 1 pick to…
3 Takes From The Blue Jackets’ Offseason
Brandon Saad is a Columbus Blue Jacket. Still feels awkward to say, doesn’t it? Nobody saw this trade coming. The Blackhawks had no choice but to trade him, thanks to…
Oilers: Letestu Will Push Lander For Minutes
When the Edmonton Oilers announced the signing of Mark Letestu to a three-year deal worth $5.4 million, most felt the organization had found their replacement for Boyd Gordon as the…
Oilers: Sekera Move Signals A Change In Direction
It has been quite some time since the Edmonton Oilers were a major player in the free agent market. That all changed on Wednesday morning. Peter Chiarelli decided to go…
What Storylines Are Brewing For Blue Jackets?
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a confident team. Who could blame them? They ended their season on a tear, finishing 16-4-1 in their last 21 games. They got a glimpse…
Lessons Learned From This Blue Jackets Season
What a truly unforgettable season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. From the joy of winning the Traverse City tournament, to enduring the never-ending run of injuries, and everything in-between, this…