WHAT WILL MACT DO?
Jason Gregor
April 29 2013 10:03AM
Craig MacTavish has a press conference at 11 a.m. today. Will he make a major announcement?
GDB 46.0: LOTS ON THE LINE
Jason Gregor
April 24 2013 12:13PM
While Detroit and Columbus battle for 8th place in the west, and the Rangers and Jets try to giveaway their playoff berth, the Oilers are in an epic battle to secure a top-five draft pick. Victories by Carolina and Nashville last night have given the Oilers a legitimate shot at the #4 pick, and a loss tonight would move them into 26th (fifth pick).
I feel for Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and the other players who give a solid effort most nights, because losing sucks, and this year the feelings of frustration, anger, failure and disappointment are more apparent than ever. Oilersnation is as beaten down as some of the players. Many said the 2012 season was rock bottom, however, that isn't the case; this year is turning out to be worse.
GDB 45.0: OILERS/DUCKS ROUND TWO
Jason Gregor
April 22 2013 11:36AM
I'd love to see the NHL implement back-to-back games involving the same teams in the same city on a regular basis. You can't do it all the time, but three or four times a year would be a welcome change. The Oilers and Ducks will faceoff again tonight after Anaheim won 3-1 last night.
If the Oilers were in a playoff race, not a draft positioning race, these two games would have been great, but I still think we will see a bit more animosity and emotion tonight, than if the Oilers were playing another team.
NUGENT-HOPKINS NEEDS SURGERY
Jason Gregor
April 21 2013 11:25AM
Ryan Nugent-Hopkin's season is over. He will have shoulder surgery, as early as this Tuesday in Cleveland.
GDB 43.0: OILERS NEED TO SHOW UP
Jason Gregor
April 19 2013 03:35PM
Pride. Heart. Determination. Guts. Dignity. Self-respect.
That is what the Oilers need to demonstrate tonight. They haven't shown any of that the past three games, and regardless of how many wins they produce in their final six games, they need to show their teammates, coaches and management that they care.
