Jim Corsi and His Statistic
Jonathan Willis
March 25 2009 12:42PM
Jim Corsi, who spent his entire NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, is a rather interesting guy. He took an unusual road to the NHL, through Canadian university hockey. He spent three years with the Canadian Olympic soccer team during that time as well, before leaving soccer to focus solely on hockey.
Losing the Room
Jonathan Willis
March 24 2009 02:11PM
The Edmonton Oilers fired Springfield Falcons head coach Jeff Truitt back in early February. The Falcons have struggled mightily this season and Truitt’s replacement, Rob Daum, has made some gains but has been unable to turn the team around.
The Hemsky Quote Everyone Is Talking About
Jonathan Willis
March 24 2009 09:33AM
If you’ve missed it, there’s a story in the Calgary Herald from yesterday where Ales Hemsky publicly complains about the way he has been handled.
Jeff Deslauriers At Twenty-Three: What It Means Going Forward
Jonathan Willis
March 23 2009 03:44PM
The Oilers’ treatment of prospect Jeff Deslauriers this season has been controversial, to say the least. Some feel that Deslauriers doesn’t have enough of a track record to take up a roster spot, while others worry that so much inactivity could harm his development.
Eberle Signs – Oilers Surpass Contract Limit?
Jonathan Willis
March 23 2009 10:19AM
Jordan Eberle signed an entry-level deal today, clearing the way for him to join Springfield for the remainder of the season. It’s a signing that may have some ramifications for players on the bubble.
