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A look at what the Oilers have in Spencer Stastney: Comparing him to Brett Kulak & his early chemistry with Ty Emberson

Plenty of storylines emerged in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6–4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night. There was a netminder duel between Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, along with Leon Draisaitl recording his 1,000th NHL point. Yet, in the background, there was also a Spencer Stastney and Brett Kulak angle that flew under the radar,…

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Manitoba Moose Practice Report

After two days off the ice the Moose get set to face the Icehogs with a few days of practice in between.

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The Day After 34.0: An ’emotional’ night for all, players ready to move on after Oilers, Penguins trade

Tuesday night wasn’t easy for anyone. Tristan Jarry, Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak had the band-aid ripped off, facing off against their former teams just days after a massive trade shook both the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins. There was no shortage of storylines heading into the game: the trade, Leon Draisaitl chasing point 1,000,…

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CHN Recruiting Roundup: December

College Hockey News is excited to release its latest monthly recruiting notebook. Stay tuned to CHN’s recruiting page throughout the season for its top 10 list, breaking commitment news and much more...

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A Swiss Examination

I'll never turn down an opportunity to watch a Spengler Cup game since the teams that play at that tournament always have players that I had forgotten were still playing. That's not to say that I didn't expect them to be playing, but statistics and results from the Swiss National League aren't posted on SportsCentre. The Spengler Cup always features the host HC Davos team who always seems to have a former NHL player on their roster, but the Fribourg-Gottéron team that is joining them as the se...

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Oilersnation Radio: Oilers’ Tristan Jarry vs. Penguins’ Stuart Skinner

It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed the Oilers’ Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Penguins, Tristan Jarry vs. Stuart Skinner, Baggedmilk’s Trivia, and much more. We kicked off the Tuesday…

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GDB 34.0: Revenge Games and 1,000th Point Potential (5:30 PM, SN)

A mid-December game with teams from different conferences normally doesn’t have this many storylines, but tonight’s tilt between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins is plump with juicy angles. Leon Draisaitl can become the 20th-fastest player to 1,000 career points. Sidney Crosby is two points shy of tying Mario Lemieux for first on the Penguins’…

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Scenes From Morning Skate: What isn’t happening tonight?

There isn’t much debate about which game matters most on Tuesday night’s NHL schedule. The Edmonton Oilers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, and what’s set to unfold has everything to do with the convergence of storylines that rarely align like this. Sidney Crosby sits at 1,721 career points, just three shy of…

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Oilers vs. Senators in Germany? Friedman believes it makes ‘too much sense’

Could the Edmonton Oilers play a game overseas in the near future? Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes there’s a strong chance.  In his 32 Thoughts blog last Thursday, Friedman speculated that an Edmonton Oilers vs Ottawa Senators game in Germany is a possibility in the near future.  “Have mentioned a few times now that the NHL…

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