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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

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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