Tag: NHL
Aftermath: The Penguins fall short of a Triple Crown
Updated:For fans of thoroughbreds, Triple Crown season arrived with the running of the Kentucky Derby last Saturday afternoon. If Derby…
Read more »Adding a High-End AHL Center
On Saturday night, Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer tweeted out an interesting point that got quite a reaction from Oiler…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Chris Wideman
Peter Chiarelli’s seemingly never ending quest for a puck-moving defender will once again be at the forefront of this coming…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Updated:When there is smoke surrounding a certain player from the Edmonton media, there is usually fire. There is a ton…
Read more »NHL Tells Brad Marchand to Knock It off
Updated:Boston Bruins Brad Marchand is an All-Pro hockey player, there’s no question about it, many teams would love to have…
Read more »Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Jordy Bellerive is Really Good, If Not Very Good
Updated:So, let’s talk about Jordy Bellerive, shall we? I think by this point we all know the story of how…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Andrej Sustr
Updated:Sometimes, especially in the NHL, you can’t get what you want. You are forced, for numerous reasons, to look at…
Read more »Legendary GM Bill Torrey passes away at 83
Updated:The architect of four straight Stanley Cup winning Islander teams, Bill Torrey, passed away on Wednesday evening at his home…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: John Carlson
Updated:The only time the Edmonton Oilers have went big game hunting and come out with their target in free agency…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Mike Green
Updated:It’s likely that the Edmonton Oilers will have enough cap space to add one, and only one, somewhat expensive free…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Tyson Barrie
Updated:The Colorado Avalanche shocked the NHL this year by bouncing back from the worst season in the salary cap era…
Read more »Could Lou Lamoriello still be an option to join the Islanders organization?
It’s been nearly a month since Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky addressed the media and fans saying that the entire hockey…
Read more »Storming Up A Trade: Are The Oilers and Hurricanes a Match?
The Carolina Hurricanes are undergoing major changes as an organization. Tom Dundon officially bought the team during the season and…
Read more »No, The NHL isn’t Biased for the Pens. Or Anyone Else.
If you’re a Penguins fan you’re familiar with plenty of other fanbases around the NHL bemoaning that the league is…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Justin Faulk
Updated:Over the course of the last two weeks, we opened the ‘Off-Season Targets’ series with a look at numerous goaltending…
Read more »Vegas’ Success Offers Salt In the Wound For the Minnesota Wild
Updated:Sports are full of defining moments. These are the kind of moments where you remember where you were and can…
Read more »Will the ping pong balls bounce the Islanders way?
It’s amazing to think that two years removed from their first playoff series win since 1993, the Islanders are back…
Read more »Why Mike Sullivan is the NHL’s Most Underrated Coach
Updated:I saw a tweet the other day from the great Jesse Marshall of The Athletic about Mike Sullivan not being…
Read more »Oilers Make Coaching Changes
We finally have some clarity when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Todd…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Chad Johnson
Updated:In the summer of 2016, the Edmonton Oilers top choice for their backup goaltending position was free agent Chad Johnson….
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Ville Husso
Updated:The St. Louis Blues have invested in Jake Allen and likely will be rolling with him as the starter for…
Read more »Overstating the obvious: Matt Murray will set the tone of the series
Updated:Hockey media started vigorously jacking it as soon as Washington eliminated the Blue Jackets on Monday night. Since this is…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Philipp Grubauer
The Edmonton Oilers appear hellbent on finding their next backup goaltender in Europe, but they shouldn’t be counting out any…
Read more »Reminder: It’s Supposed To Be Hard
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are known for being the toughest grind in professional sports leading to a Championship. They tax…
Read more »Big Changes (Should) Result After Another 1st Round Exit for the Wild as team parts ways with Chuck Fletcher
Updated:There is a saying on the Wild.com message boards a long while back, “Win three games in a row, plan…
Read more »What’s Next For The Edmonton Oilers Coaching Staff?
Updated:It’s April 24th and Todd McLellan is still the Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Boudreau’s job is safe…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Pavel Francouz
Updated:The Oilers are rumored to be heavily interested in KHL goalie Mikko Koskinen, in fact it is even being reported…
Read more »Drew Doughty Nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The National Hockey League announced today the list of nominees for the 2017-18 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, and Drew Doughty…
Read more »Off-Season Targets: Jhonas Enroth
Updated:This past weekend, we got some clarity when it came to the Edmonton Oilers’ hunt for a backup goaltender. The…
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