Jonathan McLeodJonathan McLeod

Jonathan lives in Halifax, NS with his wife Marsha and three children. He is a Baptist pastor, sports fanatic, and hockey card collector.

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Another Day, Another Goal for Nail Yakupov (European Prospects Update)

Today, in Neftekhimik’s 5-4 victory over Sibir, Yakupov scored the game-winning goal–with only 10 seconds remaining in the game! In 10 games, he has 6 goals. A couple of recent blog posts…Read More

Tobias Rieder Has a Productive Weekend (CHL Prospects Update)

This past weekend, Tobias Rieder’s Kitchener Rangers played three games: Friday versus Oshawa, Saturday versus Sarnia, and Sunday versus Kingston. So how did Rieder do? Not bad. On Friday, he assisted…Read More

Injury Update on Oscar Klefbom

Oiler fans have been enthused with Oscar Klefbom’s play in the SEL this season. He’s been getting top-four minutes and is tied for the league lead in plus/minus. However, yesterday we learned…Read More

An Encouraging Start for Oscar Klefbom (European Prospects Update)

The Oilers top prospects in Europe are off to great starts. Nail Yakupov has scored 3 goals in 4 games in the KHL. And Oscar Klefbom is leading the SEL in plus/minus. Of the two, I’m most encouraged…Read More

David Musil Off to a Good Start (CHL Prospects Update)

This is the first of (hopefully) many posts updating the progress (or regression) of Oilers prospects. Let’s start with the CHL prospects. Oiler fans are probably most excited about David Musil’s…Read More

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Nail Yakupov’s First KHL Goal

Nail Yakupov scored his first KHL goal today. Here it is.

Three Oilers Make Corey Pronman’s Top 100 Prospects

Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus posted his Top 100 NHL Prospects today. Three Oilers made the list. 1.…Read More

Photographic Memories: Wayne Gretzky

It’s time for another instalment of Photographic Memories. Today’s subject is Wayne Gretzky.…Read More

Photographic Memories: Glenn Anderson

We interrupt your Sunday afternoon to bring you these photos of Glenn Anderson. Enjoy. Who is this homeless…Read More

Photographic Memories: Mark Messier

I thought I’d begin a new series of posts dedicated to providing you with links to interesting…Read More

The Ten Best Trades in Oilers History

In sports trades, you win some and you lose some (see The Ten Worst Trades in Oilers History). Fortunately,…Read More

The Ten Worst Trades in Oilers History

Before July 1st, Steve Tambellini said the Oilers would actively be pursuing trades to improve the team.…Read More

The Ten Worst Free Agent Signings in Oilers History

I meant to finish this post before July 1st, but better late than never, right? This post has taken so…Read More

The Ten Best Free Agent Signings in Oilers History

July 1st is the next big day for hockey fans: UFA-signing day. Last July 1st, Steve Tambellini (who never…Read More

Who Is Nail Yakupov?

As I’m sure you know by now, Nail Yakupov is the consensus top prospect in this weekend’s…Read More

What Should the Oilers Do with Sam Gagner?

Rumors are swirling that Carolina might be willing to trade their first round pick (8th overall). Naturally,…Read More

The Ten Best Draft Picks in Oilers History

A couple of days ago I shared with you The Ten Worst Draft Picks in Oilers History. It can’t be…Read More

The Ten Worst Draft Picks in Oilers History

Only six more sleeps until draft day! From 1979 to 2011, the Oilers drafted 333 players. Some of them…Read More

The Life and Times of Craig MacTavish

This past Monday, the Oilers hired Craig MacTavish as Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations. Of…Read More

The Best and Worst of Steve Tambellini

Every Oiler fan should now know that Steve Tambellini was given a contract extension this past Wednesday.…Read More