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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
How Justin Schultz Decided The Fate Of Two Rookies At The 2012 NHL Draft
It’s been pretty quiet since June 30th, especially if you’re an Oilers fan. Sam Gagner received a short but sweet 1yr x 3.2MM deal, that with a few qualifying offers here & there, but quiet.…Read More
Why Waiting To Sign Yakupov Makes Perfect Sense
The Oilers should be, especially if the first round of CBA proposals, which included this ELC section set forth by the NHL has any legs. Under the current agreement (article 8), certain ELC…Read More
Schultz, The Draft, and Free Agency
Welcome to the start of the Oilers 2012-2013 season. Oh sure, the actual games are still months away, but this year, like it has for the previous two before it, started with Oiler fans coming out of hibernation…Read More
After Nail: Post Draft Musings And Thoughts
The 2012 NHL Draft is history. For the third year in a row, the Oilers had the top pick. They did the right thing by selecting Nail Yakupov (who will hopefully be a fixture on this team for the next fifteen…Read More
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A Big Weekend Ahead
So! A big weekend ahead for fans of the Edmonton Oilers. Come to think of it, it’s a big weekend…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 Wind Machine Keeps Blowing (#JustTakeYakupov)
It gets windy this time of year. I’ve been having fun on Twitter over the past few days comparing…Read More
Eight Easy Steps To Enjoying The 2012 NHL Draft
Festival seating. Get there early. While you’re tuned into the NHL Draft next Friday, go on…Read More
Forget Trading Down. Let’s Trade Up!
Enough talk about trading down to number 2, and forget about trading down to number 5. If the Edmonton…Read More
Second Round Suggestions: Who Would You Pick?
As the weekend drew near, I asked our Twitter followers to forget about the first round for a little…Read More
After The First Round
It’s easy to get caught up in the first round mayhem that has become the annual rite of passage…Read More
Fansided Mock Draft – Oil On Whyte Selects Nail Yakupov
Hello, gentle reader. What you’re about to embark on is a journey through the mind. Today,…Read More
Are You an Expert?
The NHL Entry Draft has a way of humbling even the smartest hockey minds. Remember Patrik Stefan? What…Read More
Oilers All-Draft Team
As you all know, the next big event on the Oilers’ calendar is the 2012 NHL Entry Draft (June 22-23).…Read More
Ryan Murray: “The Top Player” or “A Top Player”?
On Thursday, Oilers President and Team Canada GM Kevin Lowe was interviewed by Bob Stauffer on 630 CHED’s…Read More
KLowe Gives Glowing Review Of Ryan Murray
#Oilershockey boss Kevin Lowe on draft prospect Ryan Murray: “He’s the best player.”…Read More
Putting The Stamp on Defence
While the Oilers blueline is not totally depleted with prospects including 2011 draftees Oscar…Read More
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