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Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers home record says it all as Flames come to town
Remember when the Edmonton Oilers sucked, and we all criticized them? Yeah, well, that was justified. But the schedule didn’t do them any favours. That was one of the worst schedules we’ve seen in a long time. Multiple four-game road trips. A seven-game eastern swing through exclusively Eastern Conference opponents. Six time-zone changes in roughly…
Today In NHL History - Milbury Beats Fan
On December 23rd in 1979, bruising blueliner Mike Milbury of the Boston Bruins followed Terry O'Reilly and others into the MSG stands following a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers engaging fans with fisticuffs. What occured next is best described with moving pictures. O'Reilly received an eight game suspension for leading the charge with Mad Mike collecting a mere pair for beating a fan with
Today In NHL History - Milan Lucic Punches Meyer
On December 23rd in 2010, Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic delivered a bare-knuckle sucker punch to an unsuspecting Freddy Meyer in response to being up-ended by the Atlanta Thrashers defenseman. Despite cowardly striking a defenseless player, whilst being restrained by a linesman no less, Lucic miraculously escaped suspension for his classless act further fueling speculation of league
Winnipeg Jets loan Moose captain Mason Shaw to Team Canada for the Spengler Cup
Heading overseas for his holiday break.
GDB 38.0: All Aboard the Oilers’ Offence Train (7 PM MT, SNW)
The Polar Express is one of my son’s favourite Christmas movies. It has become an annual tradition in our home to watch it before Santa arrives. It is a story of a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, embarking on an adventure that teaches lessons about friendship,…
Pre-Scout: After recent run, Flames sniffing playoff picture ahead of Christmas BoA
Since Calgary Flames president Don Maloney declared to the world that rebuilds are for losers in late November (I’m paraphrasing here), the team on the ice is backing it up, to both the excitement and chagrin of their fanbase. They are 9-3-1 since the rejection of the rebuild, and visions of playoffs aren’t inconceivable anymore,…
‘He just keeps getting better’: Fans react to McDavid’s 10-game point streak
Connor McDavid has been on a heater in recent weeks. Every time he touches the puck, he’s managed to create something for the Edmonton Oilers and in his last 10 games, he has scored 12 goals and 26 points. It feels like he has returned to his human-highlight reel form that fans were so used…
It’s time for the Oilers to limit Adam Henrique’s role
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Henrique ahead of the 2024 trade deadline to play in their top nine, mainly as the third-line centre. While he had some short-lived success on a line with Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown that spring, Henrique has become an offensive blackhole. The Oilers are only scoring 1.13 goals per hour…
Happy Festivus! Let’s share our Oilers feats of strength and air out our grievances
If you’re a Seinfeld fan or have been hanging around the site for a while, you already know that December 23rd is Festivus, which means it’s time to air out our grievances and celebrate feats of strength. And with the calendar only being a few short days away from flipping over to 2026, there are…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Mr. Ingram taught a young Kris Knoblauch, now Knoblauch coaches his son Connor
While Kris Knoblauch acts as the teacher for this Edmonton Oilers team, it’s Connor Ingram’s dad who taught the coach a thing or two back in the day. Imperial, Saskatchewan, some 679 kilometres away from Rogers Place, is a town northwest of Regina that fans may already know as the hometown of Knoblauch. But now,…
Monday Musings: Christmas comes early for Connor Ingram, McDavid’s Heater and More
Last night, Christmas came early for Connor Ingram. It was his first NHL start in 272 days, the 100th NHL start of his career and first as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a big moment for him and the team. Ingram left the Utah Mammoth last February and entered the NHL/NHLPA assistance…
The Day After 37.0: Connor McDavid is on pace to score 50 goals. Pass it on!
There’s a very real possibility we’re watching one of Connor McDavid’s best stretches unfold in front of our eyes. The shackles have seemingly broken free on his game, as in the most recent 10 games, McDavid has racked up 10 goals, 14 assists, 26 points and a staggering 47 shots on goal. His next-level play…
Oilers Thoughts: McDavid in turbo mode, Ingram’s resilience rewarded, Draisaitl’s goalless stretch, Hyman for Team Canada and more
The Edmonton Oilers like to keep you on your toes — trades, goalie injuries, call-ups, and returns to the lineup, all during the busiest stretch leading up to Christmas. It’s pure hockey cinema. To make things even spicier, add in the fact that Connor McDavid is playing lights out right now, and with the way…
Connor Ingram’s first Oilers win, Connor McDavid is on fire, and Trent Frederic the healthy scratch
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights both came into Sunday’s game in the second half of a back-to-back weekend, and with each club missing key pieces, it was tough to predict what to expect in their first matchup of the season. Unsurprisingly, the game featured plenty of ebbs and flows, as both sides took…
NHL weekend rankings: Thoughts on the Panthers, Blue Jackets, and holiday panic
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unless it isn’t. The first half of the season is filled with checkpoints for NHL teams. There’s the curse of November 1st, when you’d better be within four points of the playoffs. By U.S. Thanksgiving, you’d better be in there, somewhere, or else you've really got your work cut out for you. But by the holiday freeze? At this point, for most teams, you are what you are. And when some teams open up their presents at this time of year, they find a lump of...
Monday Mailbag: What should be on the Oilers’ wishlist to Santa?
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Christmas-week Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Tristan Jarry’s injury, an Oilers wishlist for Santa, Trent Frederic, and more. If you’ve got…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
‘It’s important Trent has a reset’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch details Frederic’s healthy scratch, potential lingering effects of injury
With the Edmonton Oilers getting back to town from Minnesota late Saturday night, the team held an optional morning skate on Sunday ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights. It didn’t glean any information about what the Oilers lineup would look like, but when Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch met with the media…
Oilers hold off Golden Knights to get Ingram his first win in Edmonton: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights
For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won the second game of a back-to-back. On Sunday evening, the Oilers hosted the Vegas Golden Knights, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-3. They nearly blew a four-goal lead, but were able to hold on to secure Connor Ingram his first Oilers win. Let’s take…
Winnipeg Jets erase 3–0 deficit to force OT, but Utah Mammoth win 4–3
Recap of the game.
Moose end pre-Christmas schedule with a big 4-1 win over the IceHogs
Recap of the game.
The Rundown - Extended Family
With it being the holiday season, there's likely a chance that you'll be at a family gathering where you'll encounter extended family. Most of these people you know, but there could be that odd aunt, uncle, or cousin whose attendance at those family functions isn't as regular. That's what today's edition of The Rundown is all about - catching up with those former U SPORTS players who are playing in faraway lands, but still helped to build the programs into what they are today. I started thi...
GDB 37.0: Oilers welcome the Golden Knights for first matchup of the season (6PM MT, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are squaring off for the first time this season, and with the Pacific Division standings being as tight as they are, it’s never too early to label tonight’s game as a crucial game with four-point potential. And with Connor Ingram getting his first start as an Oiler, all…
Today In NHL History - Sedin Plays Puck With Head
On December 21st in 2011, Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin deflected a high clearing pass from linemate Alex Burrows past Detroit Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk with his head, utilizing a soccer move rarely employed in ice hockey. Daniel's move decidedly raised the brotherly bar set by a stickless Henrik in last season's playoff against the Nashville Predators, when his fancy footwork
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