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Pouliot the Parade Maker
Marc Pouliot appears to have a glorious opportunity to establish himself as a top 9 forward on the Edmonton Oilers 2009-10. Not only have the Oilers cleared Kyle Brodziak from the roster, they've also passed on the free agents available (so far) to fill in at 3line C.The candidates...
Pat Pending
This is Walt McKechnie. When crusty old Punch Imlach arrived back in Toronto during the summer of 1979 McKechnie became something of a focal point. The problem involved the collective foot speed of the Leaf centermen.Imlach said he had "5 or 6 good players" and he fretted...
Trade Watch Day Three
This is Bill Hicke at (I believe) the 1967 training camp for the Oakland Seals. It was a crazy TC for the Seals, with Jacques Plante hired to coach and then playing so well in scrimmages he almost made the team in front of Charlie Hodge.The Seals were star-crossed: Bill Masterton...
Edmonton Signs Trio
August 12, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.
Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11...
Is There Hope For Slava Trukhno?
At the far outer marker of the Oilers LW pro depth chart (Dustin Penner is at the top) comes the name Vyacheslav Trukhno. Chosen in the 4th round of the 2005 Entry Draft, Trukhno delivered two terrific junior seasons at ages 18 and 19. His 20-year old AHL season started slowly (4-6...
NHL Morning Papers (Saturday Edition): Luongo suffers setback, the Capitals have an interesting backup netminder and Pete Peeters goes off on Oilers forwards
December 14, 2008 by
Illegal Curve
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Here are the morning papers for Saturday the 13th of December: Here is Eric Duhatschek?s news and notes column from the Globe and Mail. After their game against San Jose on Thursday, the Ducks know they still have lots of work to do. The Thrashers were terrible last night?in the team?s 7-3 ...
Hey Steve: Get on the Stick!
The hiring of Steve Tambellini to run the Edmonton Oilers represented a new day. He had no connections to the boys on the bus, he did have a real resume that included most of the things we associate with the general manager's job and he seemed (unlike Kevin Lowe) able to do business...
The Next Gagner!
As the "summer of change" bleeds out across Edmonton and area it's probably a good idea to look at the minor leagues (and below) for help. Although the Falcons struggled badly for much of the season there were some difference makers and a few good men who might force...
NHL Morning Papers (Monday Edition): Leafs not getting any good trade offers, Senators could waive Gerber and Ilya Kovalchuk is named captain of the Thrashers
January 12, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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Here are the morning papers for Monday the 12th of
The Ducks only took two penalties on Sunday night and played solid defense, on?their way to a 4-3 home victory over the
The Thrashers have named Ilya Kovalchuk captain.? Newest Thrasher Rich Peverley is excited?that he ...
Some Sing, Some Dance
This is Michel Pagliaro. "Pags." He was all over English radio 35 years ago with songs like "Some Sing, Some Dance" and "What the Hell I Got." Although not well remembered today, most of my generation would flash a familiar smile if they heard the chorus...
Oilers Dealing With Salary Issues
August 11, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal,
If you’re wondering why the Edmonton Oilers haven’t filled an obvious hole and signed free-agent centre Blair Betts, it’s all numbers.
Not Betts’s numbers.
The team’s salary cap numbers....
The Oilers could certainly...
8 More sent Packing
This is Ryan Potulny celebrating a Sam Gagner goal in January. I always wonder about men like him passing through waivers every fall without being picked up by another team.What is it? The man scored 38 goals on a team that didn't give him much help a year ago, wouldn't someone...
Preseason: Oilers @ Canucks.
September 24, 2008 by
Always on the Road
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MattM and I attended this evening's game at GM Place. While it was a decent game overall, the 1-2-2 that the Canucks employed after they took the lead made for a pretty dull finish. A few comments:General:- We dressed an awfully young lineup and it showed. With the exception of...
RE 09-10: Marc Pouliot
It looks as though the Edmonton Oilers organization believed in Marc Antoine Pouliot all along. Despite fits and starts and trips to the minors and benchings and healthy scratches, even the head coach admitted MAP was making progress as a player during MacT's final exit interview...
Which NHL Players Will Be This Seasons Diamonds In the Rough?
August 13, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” RitterEach season several NHL teams add a player to their roster that was barely on the radar. Sometimes it’s a player that has been buried in the minors for years, other times it’s an unheralded rookie, other times it&rsquo...
Crystal Ball
They pulled in just behind the fridgeHe lays her down, he frowns"Gee my life's a funny thing, am I still too young?"He kissed her then and thereShe took his ring, took his babiesIt took him minutes, took her nowhereHeaven knows, she'd have taken anything.This is David...
The Old Man and the C
One thing we can agree on about the Edmonton Oilers: when they are good enough to make a SCF, they are strong, strong, strong at center ice. When the club was winning Stanley's in the 1980s and 1990, center was the domain of 99, 11 and several other top quality men of varying skills...
Recap: Edmonton vs. Minnesota
October 16, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Dustin Penner and Gilbert Brule scored two goals each, as the Edmonton Oilers blasted the road-weary Minnesota Wild, 5-2, at Rexall Place.
Tough Time To Break A Hand
September 28, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Ian MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun,
The good news is Jannik Hansen won the fight. The bad news is he could be lost for 4-6 weeks or longer with a broken hand.
The worst part is the regular season starts Thursday.
Hansen’s right hand was grotesquely misshapen after...
Oilers Early Success Stems From Unexpected Sources
October 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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This time last year, a disgrunted Raffi Torres fan would openly state their regret at the Oilers acquiring Gilbert Brule...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Aaron Musick: Goaltending? We don't need not stinkin' goaltending! Oh right, we do.
17 days ago by
Hockey Buzz
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In a night where the goaltenders did about as much good as a screen door on a submarine, the Edmonton Oilders won 6 to 4.
The Avs got goals from Milan Hejduk (2), David Jones and Kyle Cumiskey while the Oilers got goals from Shawn Horcoff, Gilbert Brule, Sam Gagner, Ryan Potulny...
Okay Brule?
Gilbert Brule's numbers so far this season (and I know it's early) are pretty damn good. His boxcars (6gp, 3-2-5 +2) are rock solid, although he may owe some (or more) to his linemates. According to Gabriel Desjardins, Brule is in the best possible spot for a forward (soft...
Oilers roll over Wild
October 16, 2009 by
Forecaster
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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the visiting Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Friday, with Dustin Penner and Gilbert Brule scoring two goals each.
Brule Finding His Game In Edmonton
October 17, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun,
There was a time when it was uncertain whether Gilbert Brule would be able to find a place on the Edmonton Oilers roster.
Now seven games into the regular season, there’s little doubt the local product is here to stay....
Now...
Pubitis Thing Update?
In mid-October we were told Marc Pouliot had "lingering pubitis" and really haven't heard much since. I understand the need for privacy, after all this isn't a groin injury.However, we're about 6 weeks into the deal and it was estimated to be an 8-to-10 week...
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