The Curious Playoff Statistical Blip Of Bryce Salvador
Look out onto a lake. You’re bound to see some different things. Birds cawing, boats buzzing by, maybe a conversation between some old friends fishing off a nearby pier. And waves. Some big,…Read More
Should They Stay Or Should They Go : UFA Darcy Hordichuk
DARCY HORDICHUK POSITION: Wing DOB: 10 AUG 80 (will be 32 on October 1) 2011-12 NUMBERS: 1-2-3, 64 PIM (43 GP) 2011-12 SALARY: 825K When it came to playing actual hockey, Hordichuk’s contributions…Read More
Potential UFA Du Jour: Jason Garrison, Florida Panthers
POSITION: Defence DOB: 13 NOV 84 (27 on October 1) 2011-12 NUMBERS: 16-17-33 with 32 PIM in 77 GP 2011-12 CAP: 675K 2011-12 SALARY 700K THE FACTS A few quick hits: Garrison is a thirty point guy on this…Read More
Potential UFA Du Jour: Brad Stuart, Detroit Red Wings
2011-12 TEAM: Detroit Red Wings POSITION: Defence DOB: 06 NOV 1979 (32 on October 1st) 2011-12 NUMBERS: 6-15-21 with 29 PIM in 81 GP (Playoffs: 0-1-1 in 5 GP) 2011-12 CAP: $3.75M 2011-12 SALARY: $3.75M THE…Read More
Potential UFA Du Jour: Justin Schultz, Anaheim Ducks
2011-12 TEAM: University of Wisconsin Badgers POSITION: Defence DOB: 06 JUL 90 (will be 22 on October 1) 2011-12 NUMBERS: 16-28-44 with 12 PIM 2011-12 CAP: N/A 2011-12 SALARY: N/A THE FACTS The…Read More
Potential UFA Du Jour : Matt Carle, Philadelphia Flyers
POTENTIAL UFA: Matt Carle 2011-12 TEAM: Philadelphia Flyers POSITION: Defence DOB: 25 SEP 84…Read More
Acquiring Free Agent Defencemen – No Whales Edition
I hope you’re enjoying the third round of the NHL playoffs. While you’re enjoying them,…Read More
Top 10 Oiler Stories of 2011-12: #5 – Taylor Fedun
Oh, that defence. Becoming a recurring theme now, isn’t it? Wind your way back to the beginning…Read More
Top 10 Oiler Stories Of 2011-12: #7 – The Emergence Of Jeff Petry
After a short hiatus, the list is back on. Oh, that defence. When you lay it all out on paper, it’s…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…Read More
All Those In Favour Of Trading The Pick For Immediate Help On Defence, Say “Aye”
The Battle for 28th (or 29th if you’re not so optimistic) took place last night at Rexall Place…Read More
Three From The Field: Prospective Free Agent Defencemen
Over the past half decade, I’ve gotten the feeling that being a fan of this hockey club is like…Read More
Barking Up The Wrong Tree
There is a fine time for everything. A time for dreaming, a time for wistful lust. A time for imagination…Read More
Nick Schultz To Wear Sweater Number 15
There it is! In all her computer-pixeled glory, THERE is Nick Shultz’s new sweater number. In…Read More
Oilers Deal Ryan O’Marra To Ducks For Defenceman Bryan Rodney
The Oilers have dealt Ryan O’Marra to the Anaheim Ducks for defenceman Bryan Rodney. Let’s…Read More
Andy Sutton Receives One Year Extension
Wow! We’re back! Thank you for patience as we continue to make the Fansided Experience a better…Read More
The Oilers Need an Elite Defenceman…But at What Price?
Before I get to my post, I know there’s absolutely no need for me to be using “elite”…Read More
Strike While The Iron’s Hot – Are The Oilers Interested In Marek Zidlicky?
Defenceman Marek Zidlicky has apparently worn out his welcome in Minnesota. Minnesota’s …Read More
BLURT: Oilers Sign Corey Potter To A Sensible Extension
Something sensible happened on Monday. Corey Potter has been a pleasant surprise on the Oiler blue. …Read More
Plante Up, Chorney Down
After last night’s 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, the Oilers have recalled defenceman Alex Plante…Read More






















