Edmonton Journal 6 hours ago
Edmonton Oilers need Connor McDavid, Leon Drasaitl to centre their own lines
Leon Draisaitl, the centre of the Edmonton Oilers’ second forward line that includes wingers Milan Lucic and Kailer Yamamoto, has failed to muster offence with his even-strength linemates to start the 2018-19 National Hockey League season. So it comes as little surprise the idea of once again moving Draisaitl onto Connor McDavid’s wing — something […]
Puck Prose 3 hours ago
Edmonton Oilers are once again wasting Connor McDavid
We all know Connor McDavid is the most talented player in the league. What some of us may not know is that he’s the only guy scoring on this team so far. Is this enough to drag the Oilers back into success? Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have only played...
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SNY TV 1 hour ago
Rangers looking to rebound against Avalanche at 7 p.m.
The Rangers are off to their second straight 1-4 start after taking a 2-1 home loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
The Hockey Writers 5 hours ago
Oilers Need Maksimov to Keep Rolling
The Edmonton Oilers have built a dramatically deeper prospect pool since 2015. While the Oilers have been determined to improve their depth down the middle, on the blue line and in goal, right winger Kirill Maksimov is the most exciting prospect in the system. Selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2017 NHL […] The post Oilers Need Maksimov to Keep Rolling appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Winnipeg Sun Oct 15, 2018
Five keys to Jets vs Oilers
Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers 7 pm CT, BellMTS Place. TV: TSN3. Radio: TSN 1290 THE BIG MATCHUP Josh Morrissey and Jacob Trouba vs Connor McDavid One could argue that it’s currently the toughest assignment in hockey, trying to limit the production of the Oilers captain and top-line centre. McDavid has won consecutive Art Ross […]
Edmonton Journal Oct 15, 2018
Oilers in 60: Fans can breathe a sigh of relief
Well that feels much better doesn’t it? It seemed like Oilers fans were on the brink of desertion heading into Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers with their beloved team having lost two in a row and looking quite dismal in the process. But it’s amazing how winning can help quell any and all […]
Sportsnet.ca Oct 14, 2018
Takeaways: Oilers’ nervy start raises questions over team’s depth
Here are a few takeaways from the Edmonton Oilers’ 1-2 start. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 12, 2018
Oilers already 0-2 and their upcoming schedule is ugly
HC at Noon looks ahead to the Edmonton Oilers very ugly upcoming schedule, and already at 0-2, could be something that comes back to haunt them. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Puck Prose Oct 12, 2018
Edmonton Oilers: Tensions reaching boiling point after another slow start
The Edmonton Oilers are reaching their boiling point after a slow start to their 2018-19 season. Going into the 2018-19 season, perhaps no team was under more pressure to perform than the Edmonton Oilers. After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2016-17, they were arguably the most disappointing team in the NHL during the 2017-18 […] Edmonton Oilers: Tensions reaching boiling point after another slow start - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL
Edmonton Journal Oct 12, 2018
Oilers in 60: The importance of getting off to a good start
So far, not good. The Edmonton Oilers (0-2) played their second game of the NHL season Thursday against the Boston Bruins, and not unlike their first game against the New Jersey Devils it was basically all but over after the Oilers allowed two quick goals to put themselves down 3-1 early. This time, the pain […]
CBC News Oct 11, 2018
2 goals in 36 seconds sink Oilers in Boston
Brad Marchand and Joakim Nordstrom scored in a 36-second span in the second period and Jaroslav Halak stopped 25 shots to help the Boston Bruins beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night.
Stanley Cup of Chowder Oct 11, 2018
Highlights: Bruins down Oilers, 4-1
Bruins move to 3-1-0 The Edmonton Oilers got off to a fast start. The Bruins struggled to create offensive zone time, and Connor McDavid made them pay. He sped past Zdeno Chara like no one was there and put the puck past Halak for a 1-0 lead early. Don’t worry. David Pastrnak is to the rescue. He made a phenomenal play to score a powerplay goal and tie the game at one. The Bruins made the Oilers pay again with another powerplay goal by Brad Marchand this time. Joakim Nordstrom then proved the haters wrong to extend the Bruins lead to 3-1. The Bruins had a 3-1 lead after one period of...
Stanley Cup of Chowder Oct 11, 2018
Quick Recap: Bruins 4, Oilers 1
Bruins move to 3-1-0 The Edmonton Oilers got off to a fast start. The Bruins struggled to create offensive zone time, and Connor McDavid made them pay. He sped past Zdeno Chara like no one was there and put the puck past Halak for a 1-0 lead early. Don’t worry. David Pastrnak is to the rescue. He made a phenomenal play to score a powerplay goal and tie the game at one. The Bruins made the Oilers pay again with another powerplay goal by Brad Marchand this time. Joakim Nordstrom then proved the haters wrong to extend the Bruins lead to 3-1. The Bruins had a 3-1 lead after one period of...
The Hockey Writers Oct 11, 2018
3 Things to Watch for Early in the Oilers Season
To say the Edmonton Oilers’ season-opening loss to the New Jersey Devils was a letdown would be like saying Connor McDavid is pretty good at hockey; it’s an understatement. During their 5-2 loss to the Devils on Saturday in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Oilers looked like a team trying to figure out IKEA furniture instructions instead […] The post 3 Things to Watch for Early in the Oilers Season appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
NESN.com Oct 11, 2018
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Oilers Lines, Pairings
Connor McDavid, arguably the best player in the NHL, leads the Edmonton Oilers into Boston on Thursday night for their... Read More »
Sportsnet.ca Oct 11, 2018
Oilers’ Brodziak will be healthy scratch vs. Bruins
Just two games into the new season, free agent signing Kyle Brodziak will be a healthy scratch for the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night in Boston. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
