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Huge fan of the Edmonton Oilers! I am a season ticket holder, that attends 90% of all home games. My Goal is to see the Oilers play in every rink in the league. I have been to 6 so far. With Winnipeg being the last stop Feb 27 2012! This blog is about being a fan in a hockey mad city, from the fan's perspective. I welcome all commentary, good or bad and hope you enjoy my rants.

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P.K. SUBBAN: IS IT WORTH IT?

It was reported by the Team1260 radio station this morning that P.K. Subban was offered a $2.75M / year contract with a two year term. Then the debate began about how this seems low for a skill set like…Read More

STEADY STEVE STAIOS RETIRES & GETS A NEW GIG IN T.O.

  So, Steady announces his retirement today and in the same breath announces that he becomes part of the toronto Maple Leafs Player Development staff. As an Oilers fan, I have always loved Steady.…Read More

SABBATICAL IS OVER: BACK TO BUSINESS

A lot has gone on in Oil Country since my last post three and a half months ago. Back then the big story of the day was Linus Omark, and his implying he wanted a trade on twitter. Since then, we have drafted…Read More

LINUS OMARK, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND THE MSM

So Wednesaday I had seen a tweet from Edmonton Oilers Player Linus Omark, saying that he was headed back to Sweden to play for his home Country in the World Championships. I responded to his tweet, telling…Read More

WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO DO…

I have been wondering what this day would mean to this team for awhile now. As a fan and season ticket holder I have my own feelings on what this day means to me, but I have no clue what it means to the…Read More

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EDMONTON GETS BURNED BY SHODDY REFFING

So the Edmonton Oilers played a game last night vs. the Los Angeles Kings. The Refs blew at least 4-5…Read More

TAYLOR HALL: DONE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR

With the news today that Taylor Hall is out for the remainder of the season and will be getting surgery…Read More

A CONVERSATION WITH OILERS ANTHEM LEGEND: PAUL LORIEAU

I was fortunate enough to be able to meet and interview former Anthem singer of the Edmonton Oilers…Read More

UPCOMING INTERVIEW WITH FORMER ANTHEM SINGER: PAUL LORIEAU

Ever since that fateful night back on May23, 2006, game three in the series that saw the Edmonton Oilers…Read More

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE

     Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE  Watching last night’s game, I was…Read More

Officiating, Coaching, and Playing the Game

Over the past several games the Oilers have played, there has been a noticeable lack of penalties called…Read More

TALES FROM THE ROAD

.   After an unbelievable trip to Winnipeg, The Family and I are back in Edmonton, unpacked, and…Read More

ROAD TRIP: GOIN TO WINNIPEG

About three years ago my Wife and I decided that we were going to watch the Oilers play at every arena…Read More

SO WHAT DO THE STANDINGS SAY ABOUT EDMONTON, REALLY?

For the second time in as many weeks, I have heard the GM of the Edmonton Oilers, Steve Tambellini say…Read More

SUMMARY OF THOUGHTS ON DAYS OFF

There has been quite a bit to talk about since my last post. From the win in Ottawa to the Sutton signing.…Read More

TRADE DEADLINE WAGERS AND SAM GAGNER: GOOD TIMES!

  Jason Gregor from the Team1260 Radio Station and I have entered into a Twitter fueled wager.…Read More

THIS IS NOT ANOTHER GAGNER BLOG POST

It would be had to write a piece today without mentioning Sam Gagner, no matter what team you write about.…Read More

THE NUGE IS HUGE!

Bob Stauffer is reporting today on the Oilers Now radio show, that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will not be in…Read More

HOLY %&#$, A POST FROM THE FAN!

Since just before Christmas, things have gone a little sideways in my life, where writing just wasn’t…Read More

A Glimmer of Hope in Oil Country…Oh Wait The Nuge & Gilbert are Hurt

The loss in New York against The Islanders was again, one of the worst team efforts I have seen from…Read More