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All the Young Punks (New Boots and Contracts)
It changes by year of course, but I always look at five on five scoring first when evaluating forwards. If a…
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It changes by year of course, but I always look at five on five scoring first when evaluating forwards. If a…
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Hidden Figures
Every summer I spend time with the outsiders, minor leaguers and college men who aren’t expected to make the big club…
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Every summer I spend time with the outsiders, minor leaguers and college men who aren’t expected to make the big club…
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Chinatown
I was expecting a great draft last Friday night and had great anticipation for all of the first-round picks. I was…
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I was expecting a great draft last Friday night and had great anticipation for all of the first-round picks. I was…
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After the Goldrush
If you include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the conversation, the Edmonton Oilers signed four men to long-term (3+ seasons) over the last…
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If you include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the conversation, the Edmonton Oilers signed four men to long-term (3+ seasons) over the last…
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Marquee Moon
The Edmonton Oilers said goodbye this month to a bunch of players who had graduated to the NHL after spending time…
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The Edmonton Oilers said goodbye this month to a bunch of players who had graduated to the NHL after spending time…
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Brand New Day
“Ladies and gentlemen, the General Manager has turned on the Fasten Seat Belt sign. If you haven’t already done so, please…
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“Ladies and gentlemen, the General Manager has turned on the Fasten Seat Belt sign. If you haven’t already done so, please…
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Once in a Lifetime
This is going to be a big day in the life of the Edmonton Oilers franchise, and based on what was…
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This is going to be a big day in the life of the Edmonton Oilers franchise, and based on what was…
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Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On
A week ago, Edmonton’s shopping list was clear. The assumptions, including Nuge and Adam Larsson back in-house, involved a left-wing for…
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A week ago, Edmonton’s shopping list was clear. The assumptions, including Nuge and Adam Larsson back in-house, involved a left-wing for…
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The 50-man Haircut
Ken Holland made an interesting move yesterday, qualifying Cooper Marody (among others) thus retaining his rights. What does that mean? Marody…
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Ken Holland made an interesting move yesterday, qualifying Cooper Marody (among others) thus retaining his rights. What does that mean? Marody…
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Sixteen Shells from a thirty-ought-six
The Edmonton Oilers signed Mike Smith officially yesterday, the two-year deal coming in at $2.2 million times two. That’s less than…
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The Edmonton Oilers signed Mike Smith officially yesterday, the two-year deal coming in at $2.2 million times two. That’s less than…
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Harvest Moon 2021
Every draft has a feel, a first blush, that sometimes follows through over the years. My initial reaction to the 2008…
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Every draft has a feel, a first blush, that sometimes follows through over the years. My initial reaction to the 2008…
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Oilers at 212: Max Wanner
Oilers final pick of the 2021 draft was another righty, this time a defenseman. Wanner didn’t play much in the WHL…
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Oilers final pick of the 2021 draft was another righty, this time a defenseman. Wanner didn’t play much in the WHL…
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Oilers at 186: Shane Lachance
Interesting player, ranked No. 199 by the Draft Analyst. He played for the Jr. Bruins in a prep league that feeds…
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Interesting player, ranked No. 199 by the Draft Analyst. He played for the Jr. Bruins in a prep league that feeds…
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Oilers at 180: Matvey Petrov
This is a fine pick, Bob McKenzie had him No. 92, I had him No. 70 overall. Big winger (6.02, 178)…
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This is a fine pick, Bob McKenzie had him No. 92, I had him No. 70 overall. Big winger (6.02, 178)…
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Ahead by a Century
It doesn’t take long to develop a reputation, good or bad. Connor McDavid arrived to impossible hype and lived up to…
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It doesn’t take long to develop a reputation, good or bad. Connor McDavid arrived to impossible hype and lived up to…
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