What Does Life without Luke Mean for Flyers’ Blue Line? Andy Dudones | November 10, 2014 If it’s not one thing, it’s another, or so it may seem for this season’s crop of Flyers defensemen. On Sunday, the team announced they’d be without the services of…
Evaluating the Oilers’ Moves at the Deadline Katherine Hill | March 10, 2014 The trade deadline has come and gone, and it is possible now to reflect on the moves made by the Edmonton Oilers this season. The team clearly focused on acquiring…
Trade Deadline Day Leaves Oilers Defense Dangerously Thin Carl Maloney | March 6, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers and Craig MacTavish may not have made the blockbuster deal at the deadline they have been so desperately trying to pull off, but it doesn’t mean they…
Jeff Petry the Key to the Edmonton Oilers Defense Carl Maloney | October 7, 2013 It’s been no secret that the Edmonton Oilers defense has been a source of inconsistency and an area that the team has needed to upgrade. They made some strides this…
Edmonton Oilers: Expectations for Justin Schultz in 2013-14 Carl Maloney | September 19, 2013 The 2012-13 year was one where Justin Schultz’s name was much talked about throughout the league and in many media outlets. From the media circus that surrounded his “decision” to…
Who Should be the Next Oilers Captain? Carl Maloney | July 18, 2013 With the departure of Shawn Horcoff, the Edmonton Oilers were left with more than a vacancy at centre. They now have no captain. Wearing the “C” the last three seasons,…
More Deals to Come on Oilers Blueline? Carl Maloney | July 10, 2013 It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers defense has needed an upgrade. There are multiple holes to fill and some star power needed. There are some excellent building blocks in…
Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Defence Carl Maloney | June 7, 2013 The second of three features that will look at the Oilers in their three positional areas. Taking a look at where the strengths are and what weaknesses they need to look…
Edmonton Oilers: MacT Ready to Make Big Splash in Oil Country? Carl Maloney | April 20, 2013 With Craig MacTavish installed as the new GM in Edmonton, many are wondering what his first order of business will be, and just how he’ll make his mark. The…
Schultz & Schultz: The Perfect Complement in Edmonton Carl Maloney | January 29, 2013 On the surface they couldn’t appear more different. One is a flashy newcomer who is a high flyer and can put the puck in the net. The other a quiet,…
Edmonton Oilers 2013 Season Preview: Youth Is Served Carl Maloney | January 17, 2013 There might not be another team in the NHL with as much anticipation to start the season as the Edmonton Oilers. Languishing at the bottom of the standings over…
What To Expect from the Edmonton Oilers Defence in 2012-13 Carl Maloney | August 24, 2012 It seems that over the past couple of seasons when the Oilers defence group was talked about, it was usually when referencing their deficiencies. As a group they have certainly…