All Entries in the "Edmonton Oilers" Category
A Small Step in the Right Direction for the Blues | Blues vs. Bolts Gameday
That’s One Kudos to the St. Louis Blues. Though they played a fairly sloppy game at times with the Edmonton Oilers they displayed the most resiliency they have in a month. When Edmonton pushed early and piled on the shots, the Blues bent and never really broke. When scoring chances came, they finished them. Hits [...]
Blues Gameday: An Important Game & Big Returns
The hockey drought in St. Louis ends Friday as the Blues (22-20-7, 51 Points) take on the Edmonton Oilers (15-27-8, 38 Points). An Important Game & Big Returns The Note’s first game since January 26th comes at a critical juncture. A poor performance in January has earned the Blues a tie for 14th in the [...]
Thrashers’ GM Titillates with Thoughts of Trades as Team’s Slide Continues
Thrashers’ GM Rick Dudley is doing what he does best: burn up the phone lines to talk trade with fellow GM’s who are looking to deal. Yesterday, in a candid interview with Atlanta Journal & Constitution beat writer, Chris Vivlamore, Dudley laid out his thoughts about the current state of the Thrashers. In so doing, [...]
A City Divided
The debate about the proposed downtown arena in Edmonton has been raging on for several years, and it is nearing its climax as Edmonton City Council is deciding whether to allow the proposed piece of land to be rezoned for an “arena and entertainment” district. For those who are not familiar with the city of [...]
How good is Taylor Hall?
After starting his rookie season with just 1 point in in the first 7 games, the Oilers stud has turned it on. He has 25 points in his past 35 games, and has recently been promoted to first line centre. So just how good can this kid be? And how soon will he peak? In [...]
Western Conference Round Table
Over the Holidays I conducted a Q&A session with several bloggers covering Western Conference clubs for various websites. Engaging several points of view to gain a better understanding of the tougher of the NHL’s two conferences. The Panel Josh Sargent (@Josh_Sargent)- Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHLHotStove.com. Andy Ajer (@FightNightAtJoe) – Detroit Red Wings blogger. Runs [...]
Blind Faith
Die hard sports fans are very interesting people. When the times are good, nothing can take away from their faith in the team. When the times are bad, blind faith tends to take over and tell the fans that it can only get better. The Edmonton Oilers struggled mightily last year. A rash of injuries [...]
Kings – Oilers: Ryan Smyth on Passing 99
Longtime Oiler Ryan Smyth now finds himself on the other side of what was once a premier rivalry in the National Hockey League, Kings vs. Oilers. As Smyth prepared to pass a symbolic number with the Kings he talks about his LA v Edmonton memories and provides thoughts on the current Oil hopeful.
Daily Rumors: Twelve Notable NHL Goalies Hitting the Trade block by the February Deadline?
The lack of real trade movement in the days leading up to this season’s NHL Christmas “trade freeze” has more than a few pundits and bloggers looking ahead to the February 28th NHL Trade Deadline – when we know for certain there’ll be real, honest-to-goodness trade activity – and speculating over which players might be [...]
Previewing Yet Another Back to Back Set: Western Canada Style
The St. Louis Blues head out to western Canada for another back to back set. This time the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks are on the docket. Can they find the magic that brought them a sweep of the western Canadian foes a year ago? Blues news, notes, scouting reports and more.
Habs capture 3 points out 4 in back to back games
After dropping a 3-1 lead to finally lose 4-3 in overtime to the hands of the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday at Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens scored two quick goals yesterday in New Jersey en route to a 5-1 win against the Devils. On Wednesday, Dustin Penner took advantage of a bad play by PK [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Edmonton’s Andrew Cogliano To Leafs?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly still seeking that much-needed but difficult to find center for their first line. GM Brian Burke has been linked in the press to the Boston Bruins but their recent salary-dumping moves of Marco Sturm and Matt Hunwick means they’re probably no longer in the trade market. He’s also been [...]
“I Just Needed a Change”
Tomorrow marks Dany Heatley return to Ottawa since the trade which sent him + a 5th round pick to the San Jose Sharks for Johnathan Cheechoo,Milan Michalek and a 2nd round draft pick. As an Ottawa Senators fan I was truely shocked that Heatley wanted a trade out of Ottawa after signing a monster extension. [...]
Daily Rumors: Picking Apart Potential “Blockbuster” Deals This Season
The NHL’s annual trade deadline is still three months away (February 28th, 2011) but the lack of significant player movement early in the season has more than a few pundits and bloggers musing over potential deals as the deadline nears. Thomas Copain of The Bleacher Report recently looked at ten potential “Blockbuster deals that could [...]
The Kids Are In Town! Sens vs Oilers
Hall,Eberle, and Paajarvi will put on a show for the nation’s capital Nov,29,2010 at Scotiabank Place when the Edmonton Oilers faceoff against the Ottawa Senators Ottawa played a great game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday winning 3-0. Mike Fisher and Alexei Kovalev scoring 3 points and Brian Elliot getting the shutout. If Ottawa [...]
After beating Kings 4-1, Canadiens won’t offer contract to Marc-Andre Bergeron
After beating the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 at Bell Centre on Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens flew to Atlanta in anticipation of their match-up with the Thrashers on Friday. Meanwhile, GM Pierre Gauthier confirmed earlier today via telephone to Marc-Andre Bergeron’s agent Paul Corbeil, that the Habs will not make an offer to the unrestricted defenseman [...]
The longest contracts in NHL history
The new deal Ilya Kovalchuk signed earlier this summer with the New Jersey Devils is an incredible 15-year contract worth $100 million US, for a cap hit of $6.67 million, that will keep the Russian sniper in the Devils’ uniform until his 42th birthday. It’s not the first time a contract is that long in [...]
How much NHL teams spend on buyouts for 2010-11
Below you will find the amount each team spends on buyouts as well as the name of the played bought out and where that players is right now. Anaheim Ducks Nathan Oystrick – $197,083, playing for the St.Louis Blues this season. Atlanta Thrashers Donald Brashear – $1,400,000, playing for Sorel-Tracy of the LNAH this season [...]
NHL Power Rankings: Week 5
Who sits atop the pile of 30 this week?
The 20 most overpaid NHLers making more than $3.5M per year
One month into the 2010-11 NHL season, it’s time to have a look at the most overpaid NHLers who don’t contribute as much as their team and the general manger who signed them would like. I have not included players whose contract is buried in the AHL or oversees such as Jeff Finger, Wade Redden, [...]
