The Post All-Star Push
All-Star weekend has come and gone, a double dose of the Battle of Alberta is just around the corner, what a way to get back in the swing of things.
Oilers Talk
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14 years ago today Oilers trade for Jaroslav Spacek, Dick Tarnstrom
It was 14 years ago today that the Edmonton Oilers made a key trade in their cinderella Stanley Cup Run. Having dropped five of their last six games, the Oilers were in need of a boost to their squad and the offensive-minded, puck-mover that was Jaroslav Spacek was ripe for the picking.
The Road Ahead
The Oilers hold their destiny in their own hands. They don’t have to scoreboard watch or worry about anybody else losing. They’re in a playoff spot right now and simply playing well down the stretch will get them into the big dance come April.
LAING: Connor McDavid’s recovery nothing short of unbelievable
Last night we all got to bear witness to just how incredible Connor McDavid is. His injury was detailed in incredible fashion in the documentary Whatever It Takes that aired Friday night.
WWYDW(SE): Mid-season Awards and Predictions
Earlier this week, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association released their mid-season awards, which gives us a pretty good idea of how these things are going to shake out at the end of the season. Last year, the mid-season choices for the Hart Trophy, Norris Trophy, Lady Bing Trophy, and Jack Adams Award all accurately predicted…
Oilersnation Radio Episode 71 – Connor Documentary, All-Star Game and no Kassian v. Tkachuk talk
It’s Friday! This means another episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready for your ears to enjoy! This week, we understood that everyone wants a break from being about the Tkachuk vs Kassian beef, so we made sure to completely avoid the topic for the entire hour!
Inside the Nation: Tyler Benson versus Jesse Puljujarvi
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday, everybody’s watching Dusty before the week end week end. That means it’s time for Dustin Nielson to be live on your laptop, cell phone or television (if you broadcast Facebook to your TV). Stay tuned to @OilersnationHQ for all the updates on when Dusty is going live…
If the playoffs started today, the Edmonton Oilers would play the Calgary Flames
It’s only happened five times before, but if the playoffs ended today the Edmonton Oilers would be squaring off against the Calgary Flames. The last time the two teams squared off was in 1991 when the Oilers took out the Flames in seven games.
Connor McDavid: Whatever it Takes
“I felt my leg slam into the metal post and thought it was in two pieces. I was terrified to stand up…wondering if my career may be over.” – Connor McDavid Connor McDavid: Whatever it Takes follows the most physically and emotionally challenging offseason of Connor McDavid’s career. This documentary is the remarkable comeback story…
WWYDW(FE): Armchair GM The Trade Deadline
The Oilers have put themselves in an excellent position at the All-Star break as they sit in a tie for fifth in the Western Conference. But, as well as they’ve played thus far, nothing is guaranteed. What Ken Holland does at the trade deadline will play a big role in what happens down the stretch…
Ken Holland said he didn’t know severity of McDavid’s injury upon taking Edmonton Oilers GM job
As the public learns more about Connor McDavid’s major knee injury last spring, information surrounding his recovery has begun to trickle out ahead of a documentary released Friday on the injury and recovery. And now, we’re learning about how the injury was handled within the organization.
Weekly Rumours: The calm before the storm
We are officially just 32 days away from the NHL trade deadline! The Oilers are on their bye week but still sit just one point back of the top spot in the Pacific Division. I’ve been hesitant to say it so far this season, but I think it’s time to officially consider the Oilers ‘buyers’….