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Kris Russell: The Most Underrated Oilers Blueliner of All Time

Kris Russell: The Most Underrated Oilers Blueliner of All Time

The Edmonton Oilers’ organization has a long history of very notable and impactful players. Some of these players are in the Hall of Fame or on their way there, some of them have won Stanley Cups and other honours, and the rest have made their names known in other ways.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
Kris Russell and Chris Tanev: Blue Line Warriors of the NHL

Kris Russell and Chris Tanev: Blue Line Warriors of the NHL

Playing defence in the NHL isn’t glamorous. You hit. You block shots. You skate hard backwards all night long, hoping you don’t make a huge mistake while a highly skilled scorer is bearing down on your goalie.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 17, 2025
Throwback Thursday: Tom Gilbert’s trade was one of two the Oilers have made with the Avalanche

Throwback Thursday: Tom Gilbert’s trade was one of two the Oilers have made with the Avalanche

On Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers face the Colorado Avalanche for the second time this season. Funnily enough, the two franchises have only made two trades since the Québec Nordiques moved to Denver, the most recent one being on Feb.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2, 2024

May 2 Hockey Birthdays: Richards, Chimera, Russell

On May 2, we celebrate the birthdays of 18 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes a two-time Stanley Cup winner and several veterans who wore many of different sweaters throughout their careers.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 21, 2024
Insider Trading: Could Noah Hanifin be headed to an American team? (And some Tanev tidbits, too)

Insider Trading: Could Noah Hanifin be headed to an American team? (And some Tanev tidbits, too)

Friends, we’re a mere 16 days away from the NHL’s 2023-24 trade deadline. And as the Calgary Flames have a couple pending free agents on their roster in the form of blueliners Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, they’re primed to be the centre of attention between now and 1 p.m.

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