Anaheim Ducks’ 5 Worst Trades in Franchise History
The Anaheim Ducks have a history of making trades. Here are five trades that we’ve labelled as the worst of the worst. 5. Beauchemin for Gardiner and Lupul Feb. 11,…
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Former Oiler Suggests Early Playoff Exit Should Result in Draisaitl Trade
After a massive slide during the middle of the season that led to the firing of Dave Tippett, the Edmonton Oilers have been one of the league’s hottest teams. Through…
Ryan Whitney Trade Revisited
He played just under 500 regular season games in the NHL with some pretty impressive seasons to start his career, but now Ryan Whitney relishes behind the microphone as a…
Former Oilers Nobody Misses
I woke up Saturday morning to hear that former Edmonton Oiler Raffi Torres had retired from the NHL. A player who was once a key depth piece in the 2006 Stanley…
Hockey Headlines: Ryan Whitney Retires; Bruins Best Devils in Preseason Opener
Preseason is officially underway in the NHL. Check out news and notes from around the league and all of hockey: Ryan Whitney has officially retired from the NHL. [Puck Daddy]…
Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Defence
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…
Did the Edmonton Oilers Do Enough at the Trade Deadline?
The Edmonton Oilers essentially stood pat at the NHL trade deadline, making just one deal, bringing in depth forward Jerred Smithson from the Florida Panthers for a fourth round pick.
Smithson will certainly bring value to the bottom six and brings size, grit and experience. He’s an excellent penalty killer and good in the face-off circle. He will help, but he is not a difference maker.
The question is, did Steve Tambellini and the Oilers do enough at the deadline to make them a serious playoff contender?
Building a Hockey Team, Edmonton Oilers Style
What does the typical hockey fan want to see from their favorite team? A deep playoff run followed by years of inconsistency? Or a perennial contender who has a chance every season. Everyone…
Exploring the Possibility of Ryan Miller in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers are still in the race for the 8th and final playoff spot in the West. All the teams chasing that coveted position are only separated by a…
Edmonton Oilers Need to Trade Ales Hemsky
When people talk about Ales Hemsky in an Edmonton Oilers uniform, it seems like he’s been around forever. Usually grouped in with other Oiler veterans like Shawn Horcoff or Ryan Smyth, it’s…
Ralph Krueger is Making His Mark in Edmonton
Ralph Krueger came into the season as the Oilers new head coach with the reputation as a master motivator and strategist. Someone who could get the most out of his…
The Future of Ryan Whitney in Edmonton
When he was drafted fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002, big things were expected from defenseman Ryan Whitney. Whitney was billed as a offensive-minded blueliner who could log a ton of minutes and use his size to his advantage against the opposing teams top players.