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Bruins' Tyler Seguin and the Oilers Taylor Hall: Midseason Report

The All-Star break is upon us, so let’s check on the Tyler-Taylor Tally at the NHL’s midpoint of the season. When we last checked in on the top two picks of the 2010 entry draft, both Seguin and Hall had seven points in 16 games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 31, 2011

Happy Birthday, Wayne Gretzky!: The Best Athlete In the NHL or Any Sport Ever

It's Wayne Gretzky's 50th birthday this week and my gift to him is to, once and for all, prove that he is the best athlete to ever play any sport. It's actually quite easy. I could do it with just the next sentence...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 20, 2011

Calder Race: My Top Five Picks to Win Rookie of The Year

There continues to be a youth movement in the NHL. Teams are expecting their young guys to carry the load throughout the season, and these kids are not disappointing...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 04, 2010

Edmonton Oilers Moving To Quebec City Not The Right Way to Re-Join NHL

As reported last week by various Canadian Media outlets including TSN.CA and the Toronto Sun, depending on which side you believe, the Edmonton Oilers either met with Quebec City ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 04, 2010

Is Shawn Horcoff the Real GM of the Edmonton Oilers?

Forget Jordan Eberle, Linus Omark or Sam Gagner; the legacy of the Kevin Lowe managerial era is the albatross of a contract he gave to Shawn Horcoff, a contract with a cap hit of $5...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 17, 2010

Linus Omark: Will He Ever Make The Edmonton Oilers?

We used to know him by his YouTube videos, scoring goals that made Sidney Crosby stand up and applaud. Now we know him by his five goal coming-out party in the AHL against the Toronto Marlies...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 10, 2010

Who Is Best Player Not Playing in the NHL That Should Be?

Leading his league in goals the past two seasons, a first team All-Star three seasons in a row and consistently putting in more points than games in the past four seasons, Alexandre Giroux is still waiting for a real chance to play in the NHL...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 28, 2010

NHL: Will Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin Remain in the NHL This Season?

Taylor or Tyler? That was the question that swirled around this year's NHL Entry Draft as the two top prospects were equally worthy of going to Edmonton as the first overall pick...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 27, 2010

Welcome Home! Minnesota Native Matt Cullen Propels Wild Past Oilers

In a night of celebration for the state of hockey filled with red carpets and red jerseys, the Minnesota Wild kicked of their season at home with a 4-2 win over Edmonton Thursday night...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 15, 2010

Taylor Hall: Why He Can Approach a Point Per Game as an NHL Rookie

Most fans are expecting Taylor Hall to continue the most recent trend with first overall picks, which has been, put up about 50 points in the rookie season and then continue from there...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 05, 2010

Hall of Promise: Edmonton Oilers 2010-11 NHL Season Preview

As part of a continuing series, writer Benjamin Benya will be previewing all 30 NHL teams over the next two weeks in preparation for the 2010-2011 regular season. First up out West, the Edmonton Oilers...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 22, 2010

Taylor Hall: What An Edmonton Oiler Diehard Expects This Season

Training camps have yet to begin and yet Oiler fans are already salivating over the new faces of the franchise...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 19, 2010

Andrew Cogliano, Edmonton Oilers Agree on New One-Year Deal

On Friday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers and Andrew Cogliano agreed to terms on a new one-year contract worth $1M. Cogliano, 23, scored 23 points (10 goals,18 assists) in 82 games last year...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 10, 2010

Former Oilers Captain Jason Smith Charged with Assault

Jason Smith, former captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has been charged with assaulting his wife and daughter. Smith also faces charges with confining his wife during the same incident...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 09, 2010

Nikolai Khabibulin and Edmonton Oilers: What's the Next Step?

Edmonton Oilers goalkeeper Nikolai Khabibulin walked out of an Arizona courtroom yesterday with a 30-day prison sentence for “extreme DUI” looming...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 01, 2010

Around The League In 30 Days-Day 1: Edmonton Oilers

Day #1: Edmonton Oilers 2010 Record: 27-47-8 (74 Points), 15th place in the Western Conference Roster Changes 2010-2011 Notable Arrivals: D Kurtis Foster (TB), C Colin Fraser (CHI), ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 01, 2010

The Wall Came Down: Khabibulin Gets 30 Days In Jail For DUI

Nikolai Khabibulin has been issued a 30-day jail sentence, plus a fine, for his actions in February 2010. For those who don't know, he was clocked doing 70 mph in a 40 mph zone with a BAC of ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 31, 2010

Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign Sam Gagner and Let Mike Comrie Walk

Well, long time no write for me. Not much has been going on as of late with the Edmonton Oilers, but tonight we do have some news, and we also have a few interesting rumors that include the Oilers...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 30, 2010

Oilers, Gagner Agree on 2-Year Pact

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up 20-year-old centre Sam Gagner this evening signing him to a 2 year deal worth $4.55 Million. Gagner was a restricted free agent as of July 1st...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 29, 2010

Nikolai Khabibulin: Edmonton Oilers' Goaltender Faces Six Months In Prison

On Friday, Edmonton Oilers' goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin was found guilty on three charges related to a drunk driving arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona. On February 8, police pulled over Khabibulin after he was clocked driving his Ferrari at 70 M...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 28, 2010

Edmonton Oilers: Roster Preview and Off-Season Review

It's mid-August now, and most NHL rosters are set for training camp, but not the Edmonton Oilers roster. The Oilers will have four rookies trying to crack the NHL roster this season: Linus Omark, Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall and Magnus Svensson...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 16, 2010

Gerber Signing Spells Change: Analyzing Edmonton's Goaltending Situation

Edmonton Oilers General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today that the Oilers have signed goaltender Martin Gerber to a one-year deal...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 07, 2010

Martin Gerber Signs With The Oilers, Returns to the NHL

The Edmonton Oilers announced today that they have signed 35-year-old Swiss goalie Martin Gerber to a one year contract. Gerber most recently played in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Atlant Moscow...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 06, 2010

NHL Power Rankings: Rating the Offseason for Western Conference Teams

Unlike past years, this offseason has been quite unique, and it can be attributed to two things. First, there are so many unrestricted free agents that remain unsigned in the first ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 06, 2010

NHL Rumors: A Look into Oilers Rumors

It seems this summer whenever I mention the word rumor, I have to talk Sheldon Souray. Well what more do you expect, I mean he did ask for a trade and he is still an Oiler. Do not worry, I will touch on Souray in just a bit...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 04, 2010
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