Paul Coffey & the Whalers: Brief but Memorable
Few hockey players have ever been distinguished by a particular sound. One player however, skated so precisely – seemingly as if he possessed the legs of a Clydesdale – that…
Paul Coffey
Paul Coffey Believes the Oilers’ Dynasty Could Have Continued
Edmonton Oilers’ legend Paul Coffey joined Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman for a live edition of Ask 31 on sportsnet.ca on April 28 to discuss several Oilers topics. Coffey played…
Edmonton Oilers’ Would You Rather
While the NHL pause frighteningly lingers on, it may be fun to take a break from spiraling thoughts, wondering if the Edmonton Oilers will finally get a chance to enjoy…
Letang Versus Coffey: An Unfair Comparison
Analyzing the play and value of Kris Letang has been a much-discussed and much-debated topic in Pittsburgh Penguins circles for years. Is he elite? Should he be traded? Can he…
Penguins & Thanksgiving Eve: A Holiday Tradition
American Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November and ushers in the holiday season, bringing with it a myriad of made-up, lesser celebrations like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.…
Where Klefbom Ranks on Oilers’ All-Time D-Men List
At the end of October, while watching the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, I had two immediate thoughts. First, the Edmonton Oilers are potent in the 3-on-3…
5 Questions for Oilers Management
As the off-season rears it’s ugly head for the Edmonton Oilers, there’s going to be plenty of questions this summer. Peter Chiarelli and Todd McLellan are front and center when…
ICYMI: Oilers, McDavid Come up Big in NHLPA Players Poll
The NHLPA recently released their 2017-18 player poll last week and the Edmonton Oilers got some kudos from the league. When you’re on vacation (like myself), sometimes you have to…
The Best Oilers Team to Not Win a Cup
Imagine a team with the second-best offence in NHL history somehow flying under the radar. In a sense, that is what has happened to the 1985-86 Edmonton Oilers, despite playing…
The Greatest Detroit Red Wings Team Not to Win the Stanley Cup
This season, the Washington Capitals are dominating the NHL, putting up 49 wins in their first 68 games. They still have a chance to match or break the record for…
The Pittsburgh Penguins Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
The Edmonton Oilers Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…