Remembering Humboldt
I will not forget the Humboldt Broncos. Nor will you. Nor will the millions of Canadians across this country. Because what happened 365 days ago has been seared into the memory of every Canadian and many more around the world.
GDB 62.0 Wrap Up: Leon Draisaitl — so hot right now
It’s no surprise that Leon Draisaitl is an elite NHL forward. With his two-goal performance enroute to a loss for the McDavid-less Oilers against the Nashville Predators, Draisaitl is now pacing for 50 goals in only his fifth NHL season. The 50 goal mark is one that hasn’t been seen in Edmonton in decades —…
Oilers stand pat on deadline day, team sets groundwork for future deals
On a day where the Edmonton Oilers could’ve moved assets like Zack Kassian, Alex Chiasson, Alex Petrovic and Matt Benning, just to name a few, the team opted to instead stand pat. Interim GM Keith Gretzky made it clear during his post-deadline press conference that the team did, however, set groundwork for moves down the…
Caggiula ‘more comfortable’ in Chicago after trade
Former Edmonton Oiler Drake Caggiula says he has found himself ‘more comfortable’ with the Chicago Blackhawks after a two and a half season stint with the Oilers. Former Oilers website reporter Chris Westcott, now with the Blackhawks in a similar role, chatted with Caggiula following a practice Thursday. “I feel a lot more comfortable right…
Oilers trade Caggiula, Garrison to Blackhawks
Early Sunday, the Oilers made a splash acquiring Alex Petrovic in exchange for Chris Wideman and a 2019 3rd round pick. Postmedia’s Jim Matheson and Sportsnet’s Mark Spector tweeted shorly thereafter the team likely wasn’t done, and now it appears the Oilers are looking at a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Report: Oilers acquire D Alex Petrovic
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Alex Petrovic in exchange for a 2019 third round draft pick and Chris Wideman pending a trade call, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie.
GDB 37.0 Wrap Up: The Christmas fog falls the Oilers in 4-2 loss
When I woke up this morning and dragged myself to the office, it was clear the post-Christmas fog was real. Not even a double-shot espresso, or any of the million other caffeine drinks could clear the fog I felt. Apparently, I was not alone. The post-Christmas fog was real for the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night,…
GDB 30.0 Wrap Up: Edmonton Oilers lay beatdown in Battle of Alberta rematch
Oh Baby! On a Sunday night where hockey fans nationwide got to listen to the legendary Bob Cole, the Edmonton Oilers shutout the Calgary Flames 1-0. Almost a month after the Flames beat the Oilers 4-2 in what was a physical affair accentuated by Matthew Tkachuk’s now infamous “turtle” against Zack Kassian, the fieriness seemed…
Report: Oilers fire Todd McLellan, hire Ken Hitchcock
Initially reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Edmonton Oilers have fired Todd McLellan and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock. Edmonton is 26th in the NHL with a record of 9-10-1 and have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Oilers tweeted confirmation of the news not long after Dreger’s report and he is expected behind…
An impressive Oilers streak and a chance to capitalize
It’s Oct. 28 and the Edmonton Oilers have a 5-3-1 record — 2-1-1 at home and 3-2 on the road. They currently have 11 points and sit third in the Pacific Divison.
Evan Bouchard, nine games, and a potential expansion draft
Despite being 19 years old and looking like he’s 30, the Oilers Evan Bouchard is playing good, like, really good.
Karlsson to Edmonton: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
It’s a long shot, I know. But I can’t stop thinking about Erik Karlsson being in an Edmonton Oilers jersey.