Edmonton Oilers’ Player Grades by General Manager Brett Newmyer | November 18, 2019 Being a general manager for a professional sports team has a kind of musical chairs nature to it and hockey is no exception. In fact, if you look at the…
Wild Must Hire Hextall as GM Over Chiarelli Ryan Szporer | August 3, 2019 If early reports are anything to go by, the Minnesota Wild are looking at either Ron Hextall or Peter Chiarelli as their next general manager. If common sense is anything…
‘Old Boys Club’ Not to Blame for Oilers Latest Misstep Rob Soria | January 29, 2019 To suggest the past thirteen years have been rough on the Edmonton Oilers organization is about as big of an understatement as one could make. Their record over said time…
Differences Between Chiarelli & Bergevin Ryan Szporer | January 26, 2019 What a difference a year makes, at least for some general managers anyway. Last season, both Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens and Peter Chiarelli of the Edmonton Oilers were…
Oilers General Manager Remains Desirable Position Rob Soria | January 25, 2019 The clock finally struck midnight for Peter Chiarelli and the Edmonton Oilers. While it took too long for the proverbial trigger to be pulled, in the end, Bob Nicholson did what…
THW Podcast – Ep 8: The Oilers, Sharks, Senators and More w/ THW Guests Jim Parsons | January 24, 2019 On the eighth episode of The Hockey Writers Podcast, we bring a host of our contributing team, including a former Oilers writer to talk everything big in the NHL this…
NHL News & Notes: Chiarelli, Gardiner & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 23, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Edmton Oilers have fired Peter Chiarelli from his role as general manager, Jake Gardiner is a game-time decision for the Toronto Maple Leafs and…
Oilers Could No Longer Justify Keeping Chiarelli Drew Hanson | January 23, 2019 On April 24, 2015, the Edmonton Oilers hired Peter Chiarelli to serve as their president of hockey operations and general manager, becoming the sixth individual in that role since the…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, and Chaos with the Oilers Jim Parsons | January 23, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown, there are massive updates in Edmonton after the organization relieved GM and President, Peter Chiarelli of his duties. There are also updates on Matt Duchene’s negotiations…
Peter Chiarelli Fired by Edmonton Oilers Jim Parsons | January 23, 2019 In an announcement that came late Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers have fired general manager Peter Chiarelli. In a Twitter post from TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, it was reported and confirmed by…
Playoffs or Bust Can’t Be Oilers Mentality Rob Soria | January 19, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a curious predicament. The limitations of their roster are obvious to any hockey observer and yet the opportunity to grab a playoff spot in…
Oilers’ Burning Question at the Trade Deadline BLH | January 10, 2019 As we draw closer to the NHL’s trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t taking hold of a playoff spot nor are they falling completely out of the race. Therefore, one…