Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Would you trade Draisaitl?
Updated:Peter Chiarelli has left his successor with a roster with few tradable assets and a maxed out salary cap. The…
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The Man In The High Castle?
Updated:In case you missed it, the Oilers fired Peter Chiarelli last night during (yes, DURING) the game between the Oilers…
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Who is actually making the decisions?
Peter Chiarelli has finally been put out of his misery. The fans have been gifted a small reprieve but, in…
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The Rig Radio 01-22-2019, “Koskinen, Deadline, & Chiarelli.”
Updated:In this episode Jason and Séan discuss the Koskinen signing, the trade deadline, and Peter Chiarelli. https://soundcloud.com/the-oilers-rig/rig-radio-01-22-2019-koskinen-deadline-chiarelli You can find…
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This current title probably reflects the views of most people who watch hockey in the city of Edmonton. Today, the…
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Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Targets: Overview
Updated:It might seem far off, but the February 25th NHL trade deadline is only about a month away. We’ve already…
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Whats Going On With Jesse Puljujarvi?
Updated:We are days away from when I’ll kick off our annual trade deadline coverage here at The Oilers Rig. I’ll…
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Oilers Gameday @ Vancouver: Wildcard Race…….?
The Oilers are back in action (as are we) after a 7-2 thumping of the *squints* Buffalo Sabres. Milan Lucic…
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Oilers All In For Scoring Help
Updated:The mandate is there, the push is on. The Edmonton Oilers are under immense pressure to make the Stanley Cup…
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Oilers On TFP’s Trade Watch List
If last night’s 4-3 shootout victory proved anything, it is that the Edmonton Oilers very much still only go as…
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Rig Radio 01-08-2019, “Bush League.”
Updated:In this episode, Jason and Séan discuss how to fix the Oilers salary cap and the Hampus Lindholm hit on…
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Oilers Gameday @ San Jose: That’s Going To Leave A Mark
Updated:The Oilers are in San Jose tonight. This is their lineup: The Oilers won last game (in Anaheim) and the…
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Wing Additions In The Cards For Oilers?
Updated:The NHL’s trading deadline is about seven weeks away now, and the buyers and sellers are starting to identify themselves….
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Can Three Centers Work For The Oilers?
Updated:Ken Hitchcock did something on Sunday. After an embarrassing loss to the LA Kings on Saturday night, Hitch adjusted his…
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Oilers Gameday @ Anaheim: The Stoppable Force Against The Movable Object
Updated:The Oilers are back in action tonight as they take on the Anaheim Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Ducks less than…
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Oilers Gameday: @ Los Angeles – Ride Into The Danger Zone
Call Kenny Loggins, because the Edmonton Oilers are about to ride into the Danger Zone. Tonight, the Oilers kickoff an…
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Rig Radio 01-03-2019, “Chiarelli.”
Updated:In this episode Jason & Séan discuss Peter Chiarelli. They aren’t happy. https://soundcloud.com/the-oilers-rig/rig-radio-01-03-2019 You can find the Oilers Rig…
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“Joke of a Franchise, That’s What They Are”
Updated:The national media pressure is starting to build on the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Arthur of TSN and the Toronto Star…
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Guest Post: Heartbreak
Updated:by Steven Darnell Stauffer The Edmonton Oilers broke my heart. Much has already been written, and will be for years…
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Oilers Gameday vs Winnipeg: 2019 Can’t Start Soon Enough
For the final time in 2017 2018, the Oilers are taking the ice tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. It’s been…
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Ten Edmonton Oilers Predictions For 2019
Updated:Happy New Year everyone! Tonight the Edmonton Oilers will finish off their 2018 slate the same way they finished 2017,…
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Oilers Acquire Manning
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired another defender, bringing in Brandon Manning from Chicago. Drake Caggiula is heading to Chicago in…
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Oilers Acquire Alex Petrovic
After an embarrassing loss at home against the Sharks that took the losing streak to five games, the Edmonton Oilers…
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Something’s Gotta Give
Updated:In the spring of 2015, three great hockey things happened: The Washington Capitals did not get eliminated by the Pittsburgh…
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Darnell Nurse’s Ceiling Being Exposed In Major Way
Updated:When the Edmonton Oilers selected Darnell Nurse with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the hope…
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Peter Chiarelli’s Failures Sinking Oilers Season
Updated:It’s quite frustrating watching your season circle the drain for the 12th time in 13 campaigns, isn’t it? That’s the…
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2019 NHL All-Star Captains Announced
Your votes have been counted and the 2019 #NHLAllStar captains are set! pic.twitter.com/RouVWU9D7R — NHL (@NHL) December 27, 2018 Edmonton…
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2018’s Ten Bold Predictions Revisited
Updated:On New Year’s Day, I posted ten bold predictions for the Edmonton Oilers in the coming calendar year. I revisited…
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Edmonton Oilers 2018 Christmas List
As far as I’m concerned, you are never too old to have a Christmas list. The Edmonton Oilers will celebrate…
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