Adam Girard

Adam Girard

Joined: Nov 16, 2018

MacEwan University Bachelor of Commerce student who has been writing about hockey since he was fourteen. My goal is to give you a different view on trending topics revolving the Oilers and the NHL by providing analysis on aspects of the game that many tend to overlook.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: General manager Ken Holland of the Edmonton Oilers is seen talking of the phone during Rounds 2-7 of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Reviewing Free Agency + What To Expect Next

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends net against the New York Islanders in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on April 26, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Potential Free Agent Targets

ST PAUL, MN - APRIL 2: Jason Zucker #16 of the Minnesota Wild controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the game on April 2, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Oilers 3-0. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Finding a Winger Via Trade

WINNIPEG, MB - OCTOBER 16: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Winnipeg Jets shoots the puck during third period action against the Edmonton Oilers at the Bell MTS Place on October 16, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Jets 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Should The Edmonton Oilers Trade Their First-Round Pick?

KELOWNA, BC - DECEMBER 01: Kirby Dach #77 of the Saskatoon Blades lines up against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on December 1, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Who Should The Edmonton Oilers Draft at 8th Overall?

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 2: Kaapo Kakko #24 of Finland in Quarterfinal hockey action of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship against Canada on January, 2, 2019 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

How Should The Edmonton Oilers Finish The Season?

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: (l-r) Keith Gretzky and Andrew Shaw of the Edmonton Oilers attend the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers GM Search: The History Of Keith Gretzky

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 1: Kris Russell #4 of the Edmonton Oilers skates during the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on December 1, 2018 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

How Can The Edmonton Oilers Clear Cap Space This Summer?

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Peter Chiarelli of the Edmonton Oilers looks on during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Peter Chiarelli’s NHL Career is Over

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 10: Milan Lucic #27 of the Edmonton Oilers lines up for a face off during the game against the Florida Panthers on January 10, 2019 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Reasons Why The Edmonton Oilers Have The Worst Winger Depth In The NHL

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 31: Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers reacts after missing a scoring chance during the game against the Winnipeg Jets on December 31, 2018 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

A Small Window To Win Crucial Games For The Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON, AB - FEBRUARY 16: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers battles for the puck against Brandon Manning #23 of the Philadelphia Flyers on February 16, 2017 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: The Brandon Manning Trade Makes No Sense

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 27: Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) takes a rare penalty in the second period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Vancouver Canucks on December 27, 2018 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What Caused The Losing Streak For The Edmonton Oilers?

WINDSOR, ON - SEPTEMBER 20: Defenceman Dmitri Samorukov #5 of the Guelph Storm skates against the Windsor Spitfires on September 20, 2018 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Prospects to Watch at 2019 World Junior Championship

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Edmonton Oilers General Manager Peter Chiarelli addresses the audience as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Oilers head coach Todd McClellan look on during Round One of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB

Edmonton Oilers: Should Peter Chiarelli Take Notes From The Coyotes?

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 17: Ryan Spooner #23 of the Edmonton Oilers stretches before an NHL game against the Calgary Flames on November 17, 2018 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: The Impact of Adding Ryan Spooner to the Lineup