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And Thus Ends Another Chapter

Last one out hit the lights. With the NHL Playoffs beginning tonight, and the draft lottery results now known; outside of any managerial/coaching changes, the Oilers are done making headlines until the…Read More

“It’s Certainly Time To End The Rebuild”

“It certainly time to end the rebuild. It’s about time that we win more games.” Ryan Whitney — Gene Principe (@GenePrincipe) April 9, 2012   END THE REBUILD?  You magnificent…Read More

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE

     Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE  Watching last night’s game, I was curious about the coaching decision to put Belanger and Jones out on the four-on-four situation.I was…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 between HC Edmonton and the Canadiens. The Canadiens have been having a rough go of it so far this…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 seems appropriate for many of them. Read | Share

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The Depth of D

I started writing this article before the trade happened today, and now it feels slightly more relevant… It’s…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

Panel Thoughts

One of the things I got a kick out of Thursday night was the TSN panel. During the second intermission…Read More

THIS IS NOT ANOTHER GAGNER BLOG POST

It would be had to write a piece today without mentioning Sam Gagner, no matter what team you write about.…Read More

Oilers Hang On To Victory Over Avalanche

Score two goals first. If the Oilers can score two goals before anyone on the other team can, they have…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 weeks since I last posted I’ve started writing three different articles, but never finished…Read More

Canucks Edge Oilers 3-2 In Shootout

This could’ve been a waxing. The Oilers were playing their second game in as many days, Devan Dubnyk was getting his second consecutive start, and the Oilers got mercilessly outshot by the Sharks…Read More

GAME DAY: Anaheim @ Edmonton

Anaheim Ducks @ Edmonton Oilers 13 JAN 2012 – 7:30 MDT  Your Game Preview is after the jump. Read | Share

Gilbert Out For A Month, Oiler Injury Trifecta Complete

Sharpen your pencils. We’re about to go over the injuries sustained in the last road trip. Eberle. Nugent-Hopkins. Gilbert. Yesterday, it was reported that Tom Gilbert will be out of the lineup…Read More

HOLIDAY HANGOVER: OILERS LOSE AGAIN

The Oilers came out of the Christmas break with a game against the Vancouver Canucks on Boxing Day. They had zero jump in the game. I was very disappointed with the lack of effort put forth by the visiting…Read More

GAME DAY: Edmonton @ Vancouver

Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks 26 DEC 2011 – 8:00 MDT Your Game Preview follows the jump. Read | Share

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 Minnesota Wild squad. Aside from an ugly hit from Lennart Petrell on Minnesota defenceman Marek…Read More

OIL COUNTRY IS FRUSTRATED

With only 2 wins in the last 11 games and 5 in the last 19, Oil Country is very, very frustrated. On the heels of lats nights 3-2 loss to the Detroit Redwings, The Coaching Staff held a brief 20 minute…Read More

GAME DAY: Edmonton @ San Jose

Edmonton Oilers @ San Jose Sharks 17 DEC 2011 – 8:00 MDT Your Game Preview is after the jump.  Might as well jump.  Jump.  Go ahead, jump. Read | Share

Oilers 4, Avalanche 1: The Sam Gagner Point Explosion

Solid ending to a shaky homestand for the Edmonton Oilers This was a fun one.  Sam Gagner had a three point night, Nikolai Khabibulin was more than solid, and the Edmonton Oilers held the lead for the…Read More

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