Making a Case For Ryan Smyth to Remain With the Oilers
When Ryan Smyth was traded back to the Edmonon Oilers in June of 2011, Oiler fans rejoiced that the one player who was said to be the heart and soul of the club was finally returning to his home. Â Fast…Read More
Oilers Close Out Home Stand With Much Needed 3-2 Shootout Victory Over Coyotes
Oilers close out their five game homestand coming back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Phoenix in a shootout. NET VALUE- The team decided that arming themselves with Nikolai Khabibulin was the way to go…Read More
Ales In Wonderland – Oilers Score 5 Unanswered, Beat Avalanche
It didn’t start out so great. Heavily out-shooting their opposition, but facing a 3-0 deficit late the in the 1st period, it was feeling like it’d be a game all too similar to the one against…Read More
Oilers Free Agency: Day One
Where to start… Mostly good today. First and foremost, thanks to all who turned out to the Oil On Whyte Free Agent Liveblog Extravaganza. After a site issue, we were able to transfer it off the…Read More
Ryan Smyth Avoids Free Agency, Signs 2 Year Deal
Ryan Smyth agrees to 2 year deal with Oilers. $2.25 per year. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2012 Good job on all sides here, reasonable term, very reasonable money. If he puts up 35…Read More
After One Year, Is The Ryan Smyth Reunion Tour Already Over?
With all the uncertainty that goes into an offseason, I really thought that this deal would have been…Read More
And Thus Ends Another Chapter
Last one out hit the lights. With the NHL Playoffs beginning tonight, and the draft lottery results now…Read More
The Top 10 Oiler Stories Of 2011-12: #9 – Hot October
Hot October was everyone’s favourite time of this past year. It gave us hope. And not in some trendy…Read More
What The Final Twelve Games Mean
Not at whole hell of a lot. Post finished. …okay wait, not only would that be lazier…Read More
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm
There have been a few interesting events over the last few weeks. The old song by C+C Music Factory…Read More
TALES FROM THE ROAD
. After an unbelievable trip to Winnipeg, The Family and I are back in Edmonton, unpacked, and…Read More
My Head Hurts: Trade Deadline Predictions
Hemsky. Khabibulin.  Smyth. Gagner. Plenty of conversation between fans and media alike as to…Read More
SUMMARY OF THOUGHTS ON DAYS OFF
There has been quite a bit to talk about since my last post. From the win in Ottawa to the Sutton signing.…Read More
Three and a Half Years of Tambo… More on the Way?
As has been reported in the media for a couple of weeks now, discussed on the TSN panel and pointed out…Read More
Oilers Hand Wings First Shootout Loss Of Year, Gagner Excellent Again
Sam Gagner picks up right where he left, Jordan Eberle gets in on the action, and the Oilers survive…Read More
Cat Got My Tongue
Yep it’s me with an article! Jeff promised that there would be surprises this week! In the two plus…Read More
State of Affairs
Normally I try really hard not to criticize the decisions made by management and coaches. For one that…Read More
Oilers Victory In Chicago Offset By Injuries To RNH, Gilbert
Edmonton defeated the Hawks tonight. No, really. They won 4-3 on the road, and Ben Eager had the…Read More
Oilers Taste Victory, Victory Tastes Fresh, Clean, Like A Dryer Sheet
The Oilers turned in a four goal performance; their best performance of the year against an injury riddled…Read More



















