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Well, That Was Fun, Wasn’t It?

We’re only three games into the Oilers shortened NHL season, so it’s awfully pre-mature to draw conclusions about the team in such a short amount of time. That being said, there’s been…Read More

North West Division Preview

  *DISCLAIMER* I am no expert at this sort of thing, and chances are I will be completely wrong with my predictions. If I am right though watch out because you will never hear the end of it. The Northwest…Read More

The Lockout is Over! What do fans do now?

  So the lockout has ended and players, owners and fans rejoice! After a marathon negotiating session ended with a tentative agreement, twitter and the rest of the interwebs blew up in celebration.…Read More

Barring Miracle, NHL Will Cancel Winter Classic Today

Just a couple of days ago, we asked if you’d be bummed out if Winter Classic was axed.  Most who responded stated that unless it involved the Oilers, they wouldn’t so much have minded. Looks…Read More

The New New York Islanders

While we’re enjoying the remainder of October with without NHL hockey, let’s turn our eyes to the Islanders.  The Islanders made a pretty huge announcement today regarding their arena.  Specifically,…Read More

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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…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

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

The Loser Point Isn’t Just Pathetic, It’s Fraudulent.

We NHL fans all know one universal truth; not all games are created equal. That’s been the case…Read More

Fansided 2012 NHL Trade Deadline Chat

Realoilfan on Oil On Whyte

I have been writing my blog “Realoilfan” for just over A year now, and Jeff here at Oil on…Read More

Rules And Regulations

Aside from the mayhem that is the free agency period, the offseason usually contains sawdust doughnuts…Read More

Surely, This Makes Perfect Sense

From fourth place Chicago to eleventh place Nashville, there’s a difference of five points. …Read More

Don’t Look Now, But It’s A Streak And Deadline Week All In One

What is going on here? Step away from the microphone for just a minute.  Three victories in a row? Add…Read More

One Half Of 2010′s Award Winning “The Shift” On His Way To Oilers

Colour me surprised. The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Taylor Chorney from the OKC Barons today.  He’ll…Read More

On Nordiques Nation

Alright.  Picture this.  No more Oilers hockey.  Get all your one-liners in while you can, but it…Read More

Is It Time To Expand The Role Of Instant Replay In The NHL?

Last post I griped about how Theo Peckham was on the receiving end of a truly awful call in Anaheim. …Read More

Rules And Regulations, Part Deux

Shootouts have been taken down a peg. Opinions and a math problem follow the jump. Read | Share

Rules And Regulations

Sometimes, things change. It’s an inevitable part of life, and our great game is no exception.…Read More

On Pity Points, Shootouts, And Ties

I love this game. I love just about everything it entails.  I love the sound of skates cutting into…Read More