Oilers Have Two of the Worst Skating Goaltenders in the NHL
It is often said that in hockey, a goalie has to be the best skater on their team. That isn’t in the sense of straightforward speed or crossovers, but more…
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5 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 5-1 Win Against the Predators
The Edmonton Oilers dominated the Nashville Predators en route to a 5-1 win without the services of Connor McDavid. This was a textbook road victory. The whole team stepped up,…
Oilers’ Poor Start This Season Is Playing Like a Repeat of 1 Year Ago
There is a sense of “Here we go again” in Oil Country, where the Edmonton Oilers are struggling out of the gate for a second consecutive year. After losing 3-2…
Oilers Have Key Areas That Need Improvement
Are you not entertained by the Edmonton Oilers? The last time the Oilers were considered Stanley Cup contenders back in the late 1980s, they actually played like it. Now? They’re…
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ Encouraging 4-2 Victory Over Predators
The Edmonton Oilers are on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday (Oct. 17). Edmonton defenceman Brett Kulak had a pair of…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Lacklustre Performance Against Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers dropped their second straight game to open the season with a 5-2 decision at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada (Oct. 12). Chicago was…
Oilers Look Nothing Like Contenders in Another Season-Opening Shellacking
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a run to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, proving themselves one of the most elite clubs in hockey. They’re favoured to win…
Oilers News & Rumors: Nurse, Pickard, McDavid, Gleason
With only a couple of games remaining in pre-season, the Edmonton Oilers have some big decisions to make. Darnell Nurse is medically cleared, but should he slot in for the…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Buzz with Bruins, Oilers, and Wild
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jeremy Swayman appears to have turned down the latest offer from the Boston Bruins. But, as much as he’s making it hard on the team,…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the injury bug has struck again in pre-season as the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens both potentially lost key players on Saturday. Meanwhile, Patrik Laine…