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History of Edmonton Oilers GMs – Who will be next?

January 24, 2019
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Finally Oilers fans, finally.  Lots of heat on the NHL’s most northern team these past few weeks culminating in the firing of General Manager Peter Chiarelli on January 22, 2019.  What’s next for the Edmonton Oilers?  Well Bob Nicholson will be conducting a search for the team’s next GM.  Hopefully he will take his time…

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What’s Next for the 2019 Edition of the Edmonton Oilers?

January 23, 2019
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It had to happen.  It was one of those firings where nobody had to ask why. Gifted Connor McDavid with subsequent failure to support this all-world talent Taylor Hall traded for Adam Larsson. Jordan Eberle for nothing. A 16th overall pick and a 33rd overall pick (one of which could have been Matthew Barzal or Brock Boeser)…

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Fantasy Hockey Tips: Line Projections – Edmonton Oilers

September 14, 2017
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Ok hockey poolies want to know who is playing with whom for the Edmonton Oilers?  More specifically whom Connor McDavid’s winger’s might be? Here is a look at potential line combinations for the 2017-2018 Edmonton Oilers. (Note lines do not include current injured players) Edmonton Oilers Line Combinations Edmonton Oilers Defensive Pairings Here’s a look at…

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Remembering Dave Semenko: A Fan’s Perspective

June 29, 2017
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Like many in Western Canada, we were saddened to learn of the passing of Dave Semenko earlier today.  He died after a quick bout of lung and pancreatic cancer.  He was only 59.  The Edmonton Oilers released a statement: “Dave will be remembered as a fierce competitor, loyal teammate, fan favourite and dear friend to…

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Edmonton Oilers End Play-Off Drought

March 31, 2017
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After a decade long playoff, drought the Edmonton Oilers have ended their Play-off drought.  The Chris Pronger curse is over!  The last time the Oilers made they play-offs they were lead by Chris Pronger in 2006.  That Spring the Oilers entered the playoffs as the eight seed in the Western conference.  That meant a first…

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