Phil Gretzky

Phil Gretzky

Been an Oilers fan most of my life. Been a blogger for 9 years, the last 3 with Oil On Whyte. This is a fun hobby that I get pocket change for.

San Jose Sharks v Edmonton Oilers

First round playoff predictions

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2021 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction - Press Conference

Fans once again prove they have no idea how to run the Oilers

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Vegas Golden Knights v Edmonton Oilers

Goaltending tandem for the playoffs

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Edmonton Oilers v Vegas Golden Knights - Game Two

Edmonton Oilers Players and Their Up Coming Milestones

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EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 7: Philip Broberg #86 of the Edmonton Oilers skates during the game in the third period against the Arizona Coyotes on December 7, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)

Short Form Edmonton Oilers News Updates

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Dec 12, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

What’s behind the Oilers’ recent turnaround?

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General Manager Ken Holland and Chairman Bob Nicholson of the Edmonton Oilers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

6 Choices for Oilers on the future of Ken Holland

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 30: Philip Broberg #86 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at United Center on November 30, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Trade solution for the Oilers in the Philip Broberg fiasco

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 21: Philip Broberg #86 of the Edmonton Oilers during NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on January, 21, 2023 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Is Broberg a bust, could Rodrigue get a shot in goal and other Oilers takes

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Oct 29, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) leads the team out before the first period in the 2023 Heritage Classic ice hockey game at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

NHL bungled the Oilers versus Flames Heritage Classic

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ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Jay Woodcroft of the Edmonton Oilers looks on in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on October 24, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Oilers 7-4. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

News and notes on the Oilers: Woodcroft out, Knoblauch in

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Oct 14, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (91) skates during warmup against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Is Evander Kane permanently fading for the Oilers or just temporarily?

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Dec 21, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) and left wing Warren Foegele (37) and defenseman Markus Niemelainen (80) and defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) celebrate after Foegele scores a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Roster moves involving current and former Edmonton Oilers

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OSHAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 26: Dylan Roobroeck #25 of the Oshawa Generals protects the puck from Brady Stonehouse #17 of the Ottawa 67's during the third period at Tribute Communities Centre on February 26, 2023 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Opening Edmonton Oilers Night Roster Notes

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Sep 29, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Raphael Lavoie (62) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Oilers News: Fourth line centre, Steve Staios and more

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Apr 23, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) help goaltender Jack Campbell (36) defend the goal against Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Expect changes to the Oilers defence corps

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