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
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
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




















