GILBERT BRULE NEWS

Pubitis Thing Update?

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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...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Aaron Musick: Goaltending? We don't need not stinkin' goaltending! Oh right, we do.

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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...
>> www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.ph...
 

A Letter to Daryl Katz

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Dear Mr. Katz,I'm writing you today because you are open to new ideas, you have vision and wherewithal and you own the Edmonton Oilers.I am not an expert in any field, do not have any special credentials to recommend me and most certainly do not travel in the same circles as you...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Is There Hope For Slava Trukhno?

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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...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Penner At Top When Playing At Even Strength

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from David Staples at the Cult Of Hockey, Right now, Penner is a different kind of all by himself, right at the very top of the NHL when it comes to point production at even strength. Heading into Friday night’s games, according to Behind the Net, Penner is averaging 4...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Filppula Out With Broken Wrist

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from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, The Red Wings have lost center Valtteri Filppula for 6-8 weeks with a broken right wrist. Filppula was hurt in the second period of Thursday’s 6-5 shootout loss at Edmonton when he was hit by Gilbert Brule. “I feel...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Wings lose Filppula for 6-to-8 weeks with broken wrist

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What a kick in the teeth for the Detroit Red Wings: Center Valtteri Filppula(notes) was hit by Gilbert Brule(notes) in the second period in Edmonton on Thursday night, fell awkwardly and ended up breaking his wrist. He's done for 6-to-8 weeks.From the Freep:"It's not good...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Oilers Early Success Stems From Unexpected Sources

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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...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Ultimate Salary Cap Hockey: When four does not equal four

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Ben Valentine Last week we saw a lightly filled schedule really dwindled the options down in Ultimate Hockey. This week things open up a bit more as a lot of teams have four games in the upcoming trade week. However, keep in mind that not every four game week is created equal...
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Trade Watch Day 41

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This is Ken Linseman. The Rat. He was small but had a big impact in pretty much every game he ever played in. A real agitator and "holler guy" he could also impact the game offensively and knew a few tricks of the trade elsewhere too.The Edmonton Oilers could use a veteran...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

A Watery Grave

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We had been back in Canada for a few weeks back in 2001 when I got invited to an old university pal’s place for some drinks. One of the old gang was back in town from BC for a couple of weeks and so a half dozen of us got together for some Thai takeout and some beers. A few of the...
>> www.blackdoghatesskunks.com/2009/10...
 

Quality Farm Products

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A quick glance at the current Oilers roster tells us that the parent club is borrowing a significant number of Springfield's roster players from one year ago.Ryan Stone played 77 AHL games a year ago, Taylor Chorney 68, Gilbert Brule 39, JF Jacques 8, JDD 5.The current Falcons...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Brule Finding His Game In Edmonton

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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...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Penner, Brule net two each to lead Oilers over Wild

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Dustin Penner and Gilbert Brule each scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.
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Oilers rout Wild behind goals from Penner, Brule

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Dustin Penner and Gilbert Brule each scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/rec...
 

Recap: Edmonton vs. Minnesota

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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.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Oilers roll over Wild

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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.
>> www.cbc.ca/sports/...
 

Okay Brule?

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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...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Hard Nose the Highway

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The Edmonton Oilers looked much better than I thought they would in their 2009-10 debut. Among the things that impressed me were Gilbert Brule, was skated well and looked like he knew what we was doing; Sam Gagner, who got in a fight and scored a big goal in the third period; Dustin...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Tough Time To Break A Hand

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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...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Some Sing, Some Dance

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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...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Capsule and Politics

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Hit the ice for my sixth season with Capsule tomorrow. Looking forward to it, summer season ended in early August, mercifully I might add, and since then I've been doing little but sitting around, er, getting into 'shape'.It will likely be the same story this season as...
>> www.blackdoghatesskunks.com/2009/09...
 

8 More sent Packing

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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...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Oilers at Islanders, PS G5/09-10

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Pat Quinn's postgame media conference had some quality insight. The best line was this one: "our veteran guys were the ones who abandoned the work, or went to individual habits early on."It's been a problem for some time, and I think it may go back to that "generation...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Oilers at Canucks, PS G4/09-10

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This is Marc Pouliot in a game last winter against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jason Gregor has suggested a few times this training camp that Pouliot's job may be in jeopardy. On September 11 Gregor said "I still think Pouliot is going to be the odd guy out" and most recently...
>> lowetide.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 
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