HOW MANY GAMES FOR HALL?
Robin Brownlee
February 22 2013 12:05AM
Yes, it can get worse for the Edmonton Oilers. And it likely will after NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan reviews the video evidence of Taylor Hall burying Cal Clutterbuck late in a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Rexall Place Thursday.
ABOUT THAT FAST START . . .
Robin Brownlee
February 20 2013 12:09AM
With 33 games remaining in this shortened 48-game NHL season it's premature for those of us who thought (or hoped) the Edmonton Oilers had an opportunity to make the playoffs to write-off their post-season chances for a seventh straight season, but those so inclined might want to get started.
LOWER EXPECTATIONS? NOT AGAIN
Robin Brownlee
February 15 2013 06:19PM
It's not often I disagree with Jason Strudwick, and I certainly can't remember a time I've disagreed strongly enough to write about it, but his suggestion today fans of the Edmonton Oilers should lower their expectations is as wrong as a comb-over in a wind storm.
TURN THE OTHER CHEEK
Robin Brownlee
February 11 2013 05:42PM
It's no news flash the Edmonton Oilers came into this season lacking grit up front and that they're not nearly belligerent enough throughout the line-up, but they got even easier to play against with the decision to waive veteran tough guy Darcy Hordichuk today.
SAM: CRICKETS FOR THE CRITICS
Robin Brownlee
February 07 2013 07:54PM
If Sam Gagner scored 40 points for the Edmonton Oilers this season, and he might despite playing just a 48-game schedule, somebody would be sure to sniff: "See, Sam still hasn’t even managed 50 points in an NHL season. He's not that good."
