Oilers Quietly Developing Daunting Defenders Brett Slawson | March 5, 2015 For what has seemed like an eternity, the Edmonton Oilers have iced players of insufficient skill and capability on their blue line. Gone are the glory days of old which featured…
Klef-BOMB: Edmonton’s Exploding Star Brett Slawson | February 25, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have had little success to celebrate since last reaching the playoffs and the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006. Failed season after failed season have come and passed…
Oilers Talk: Was it Dallas Eakins’ Fault? Marcy Di Michele | February 20, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers improved play as of late has sparked an interesting question: did they wait too long to change the coach? Believe it or not, many are wondering if…
Fantasy Hockey: Restocking On Rearguards Anatoliy Metter | February 18, 2015 Over the next several weeks, fantasy managers will likely be scrambling to make some last-second additions to their lineup. Hoping that these players – whoever they may be – will…
Edmonton Oilers: Oscar Klefbom A Sign Of Hope On The Blueline Carl Maloney | February 9, 2015 With about 30 games to go in the 2014-15 season, the Edmonton Oilers are yet again looking for incentive other than a playoff push to finish the year. In what has…
Oilers: Is There Still Room For Justin Schultz In Edmonton? Rob Soria | January 15, 2015 Of all the Edmonton Oilers current crop of offensively gifted youngsters, defenceman Justin Schultz is the one player who has left most hockey people scratching their head. His skill set…
Oilers: First Half Report Card – Goaltenders and Defencemen Rob Soria | January 8, 2015 Following their 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers officially reached the midway point of their 2014-15 schedule. As the “proud” owners of a…
Nikitin Injury Complicates Oilers Blueline Picture Carl Maloney | October 5, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers faced much criticism of their signing of Nikita Nikitin this offseason. Making $9 million over two seasons, very few believe he can live up to those dollars.…
Edmonton Oilers Camp: Rookie Watch Carl Maloney | October 2, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers have had a plethora of top end, blue chip prospects looking to make the team in each of the last number of years. Top draft picks like…
Making Sense of the Oklahoma City Barons Blueline Carl Maloney | August 28, 2014 Last season was one of transition on the Oklahoma City Barons blueline as there was an influx of players joing the professional ranks for the first time. Defensemen Oscar Klefbom,…
Edmonton Oilers – Top 5 Prospects THW Archives | August 11, 2014 Edmonton has been at the bottom of the NHL for years now. With some many top picks you’d have expected them to have turned it around by now. Instead they…
Edmonton Oilers Top 10 Prospects: Spring 2014 Edition Carl Maloney | April 10, 2014 With the 2013-14 winding down, much of the focus for the Edmonton Oilers is turning to the offseason and where the team can improve for next year. It’s also a perfect time to…