The Nation Roundup
Bettman details return to play; agents love Kyle Dubas; is Benning the right man for the Canucks; a 22 team format would be better; best and worst Flames trades and more in this week’s Nation Roundup brought to you by Sumo Jerky.
May 2020 - Page 2
Throwback Thursday: One year ago today, Edmonton Oilers hired Dave Tippett
Welcome back to another edition of Throwback Thursday!
Worst Oilers Trades Countdown – No. 2: Goodbye, Smytty
The Oilers were just one win away from being at the top of the hockey world in 2006, but it all came crashing down. And it didn’t stop.
McDavid and Nurse discuss NHL’s 24-team playoff format
On Thursday afternoon, Connor McDavid and Darnell Nurse jumped on a Zoom call with reporters to talk about the NHL’s return to ice plan, the 24-team playoff format, and what it was like to be involved in that process.
Real Life Podcast Episode 183 – Edmonton’s Hub City Pitch, Nation Coffee, and YEG Burger
Another Thursday is upon us and that means the boys from the Real Life Podcast were back with a brand new episode to get you through what’s left of the week. On today’s podcast, the boys were happy to welcome Emad from YEG Burger to talk a little bit about how the Sam Gagner interview…
NHL.com writers vote Leon Draisaitl as Hart Trophy winner
Leon Draisaitl is the winner of the 2019-20 Hart Trophy — at least, that’s what the writers for NHL.com think.
Ethan Bear lends voice to #ProtectOurElders campaign
Edmonton Oilers defenceman, Ethan Bear, has joined up with the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation to lend his voice as part of the #ProtectOurElders campaign to help spread the word about protecting the most vulnerable members of the community during this difficult time.
The Big Questions: Should the Oilers look at buying out a player?
As I’ve been going through the different questions that Ken Holland will be facing in the upcoming offseason, it’s clear that the Oilers GM will need to find a way to free up some cap space. Over the weekend, I looked at a few players could be traded and while there are certainly some obvious…
Edmonton Oilers 2019-20 player review: Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid is the undisputed leader and backbone of the Edmonton Oilers. It’s impossible to talk about the success of the team without talking about the success of their best player.
#NationSims2 Playoff Live Stream Sim: Play-in – Game 3 – Blackhawks vs Oilers 7pm MT
Strange days indeed and with the play-in going to OT and I forgot to set the settings. The Oilers would go on to win in a shootout because the people watching voted for that (over going to rematch and playing the game over again with next goal wins rules) and Game Two ends 4-3 in…
Holland talks return to play, roster, and Edmonton as a hub city
On Wednesday afternoon, Edmonton Oilers GM, Ken Holland, jumped on a conference call with reporters to talk a little bit about the NHL’s return to play plan, the 24-team playoff format, roster decisions, and more.
NHL is Back, Baby… (hopefully)
A mere 75 days after the NHL paused the 2019/2020 season, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman outlined the National Hockey League’s return-to-play plan yesterday. Bettman didn’t give an exact date for a return because, “anybody who gives you a date is guessing,” he said. However, he does have a plan and here is some information on…