Dorin Canaday

Joined: Oct 18, 2021

Contributor for Oil On Whyte, as well as column lead for "Oil on Ice" with The Faceoff Hockey Network. Pursuing career of covering NHL. University of Saskatchewan, B.A. English 25'.

Markus Niemelainen, Edmonton Oilers #80 Feb 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Markus Niemelainen (80) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) defends during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Niemelainen a Breath of Fresh Air on Oilers’ Back-End

Dave Tippet, Edmonton Oilers, GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Dave Tippett and assistant coach Jim Playfair of the Edmonton Oilers watch from the bench during the third period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on November 24, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Oilers defeated the Coyotes 5-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oilers Fire Head Coach Dave Tippet

Connor McDavid #97, Edmonton Oilers (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Oilers 3 Keys to Victory @ Montreal Canadiens

Edmonton Oilers Fans, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers fans hold up a sign that make reference to comments made by forward Leon Draisaitl (29) to a local journalist at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

What If the Oilers Miss the Playoffs?

Leon Draisaitl, #29 Edmonton Oilers 5, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) and forward Ryan McLeod (71) react after an empty net goal by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

What Happened to the Oilers’ Special Teams?

Phil Kessel, #81 Arizona Coyotes, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 12: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves to save a shot by Phil Kessel #81 of the Arizona Coyotes at the United Center on November 12, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 2-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

10 Trade Options the Edmonton Oilers Should Target

Connor McDavid, #97 Edmonton Oilers. Auston Matthews, #34 Toronto Maple Leafs 29, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) takes the puck away from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Some Upcoming Edmonton Oilers Matchups to Keep an Eye On

NHL Draft, Edmonton Oilers Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

3 Prospects That Can Help the Edmonton Oilers This Season

Edmonton Oilers Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Three Areas That Need Improvement

Edmonton Oilers Win 22, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Why They’re a Top Team in Hockey Right Now

Leon Draisaitl #29, Connor McDavid #97, Edmonton Oilers Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports