Jeffrey ChapmanJeffrey Chapman

Editor of OilOnWhyte.com. the Edmonton Oilers page on the Fansided.com network. Founded in July, 2010. Someday, we'll see the playoffs again. Waiting patiently for all the 'rebuild' rhetoric to take a dirt nap. Goalie enthusiast. Cold beverages, salty snacks, Moog synthesizers and ice hockey. Not necessarily in that order.

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I Promised Mess I Wouldn’t Cry

I promised Mess I wouldn’t cry. Effective at the end of this post, I will be leaving Oil On Whyte as Editor, and will be leaving the Fansided Network in its entirety. We’ve had a great time…Read More

D is for Draft

We’ve been talking about the defence here for the last few years now.  Let’s talk about another D word – the draft. I have a love/hate relationship with the draft.  It’s the day(s)…Read More

The Morning Constitutional – The “Tambellini Got Fired” Edition, April 16th 2013

Happy “Day After Tambellini Got His Walking Papers” day to you. On today’s Morning Constitutional, nothing but stories about Steve Tambellini and Craig MacTavish.  Please enjoy with…Read More

FINALLY! Tambellini Fired, MacTavish Named General Manager

What a day. I’m back on midnights again, and that makes for some interesting updates. I was nearly out this morning when I heard that Kevin Lowe was calling a meeting for later this morning. I…Read More

Lingering Foot Injury Sidelines Ales Hemsky For At Least A Week

The Oilers report that Ales Hemsky (9-11-20) is going to be out of the lineup for at least a week to help heal his nagging foot injury.  Coach Krueger says that Hemsky blocked a shot from Detroit’s…Read More

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The Morning Constitutional – April 12th, 2013

It’s Friday. Here’s a little bit of what’s been going on over the past 24 hours… Eyes…Read More

VIDEO: Steve Ott Licks Jeff Halpern’s Visor, And A Look At The East

An exciting night for hockey with playoff chases everywhere.  Islanders looking to get in for the first…Read More

How Much More ‘Rebuild’ Does This Team Have Left To Go?

Earlier today I wrote a piece sarcastically proclaiming a banner year for the seventh consecutive season…Read More

We Did It! Seven Seasons In A Row!

They said it couldn’t be done.  We told them to piss off.   Little did they know that the Oilers…Read More

The Near-Mathematical Elimination Morning Constitutional, April 11th, 2013

Near-mathematical elimination got you down? No worries, here are some stories about teams that could…Read More

Phoenix Coyotes @ Edmonton Oilers – Game Preview And Lines

Phoenix Coyotes @ Edmonton Oilers 10 APR 2013 – 7:30 MDT Television – Sportsnet West Lines Taylor…Read More

The Morning Constitutional – April 10th, 2013

Some breakfast links to get your day started. Jason Gregor / Oilers Nation – Are The Oilers Improving? -…Read More

Are These Oilers Better Than Last Year’s Oilers?

Selling things is tough sometimes. Selling your car? That could be tough. Selling a house? Tougher.…Read More

Radek Dvorak The Difference Maker In Anaheim’s 2-1 Victory Over Edmonton

The Oilers absolutely had to have this game. A two goal performance from former Oiler Radek Dvorak…Read More

Edmonton Oilers @ Anaheim Ducks – Game Preview and Lines

Edmonton Oilers @ Anaheim Ducks 08 APR 2013 – 8:00 PM MDT Television – Sportsnet Oilers Lines F Taylor…Read More

The Morning Constitutional – April 7th, 2013

A tough loss for the Oilers in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.  They’ll look to right the ship…Read More

Kings Make Quick Work of Oilers

Eighth place was fun while it lasted. The Kings made quick work of Oilers yesterday afternoon (including…Read More

Edmonton Oilers @ Los Angeles Kings – Game Preview and Lines

Edmonton Oilers @ Los Angeles Kings 06 APR 2013 – 2:00 PM MDT Television – Sportsnet West Lines F Taylor…Read More

Did The Oilers Do Enough At The Trade Deadline?

Wednesday came and went without too much fuzz on the Oilers’ end (unless you count that great…Read More

Oilers Fall Back To Earth, Shutout By Canucks 4-0

THE FLAT EARTH And on the sixth day, there were no goals. The Oilers rolled out an effort that looked…Read More