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The Edmonton Oilers seem to be finding their mojo at just the right time down the stretch, and they need to keep that momentum going to secure a playoff spot and, despite the rollercoaster of a season, still have a chance to capture their first division title since the 1986-87 season. They’re riding a three-game…
Good morning, everyone, and a happy 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 Leon Draisaitl’s injury, Tristan Jarry’s appearances, Matt Savoie’s scoring, and more. If you’ve got a question…
Well, we didn’t see that one coming. Maybe we should have, given that the Vegas Golden Knights don’t exactly have a reputation as a patient franchise. They’ve spent every year of their existence as aspiring Cup contenders, and they’ve made it clear that failure isn’t an option. Given how much failing they’ve been doing this year, maybe we should have expected yesterday’s bombshell, with John Tortorella replacing Bruce Cassidy as head coach with just eight games left to play. What does it all m...
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“Look at us. Who would’ve thought? Not me,” said Paul Rudd, said Connor Ingram. The Edmonton Oilers netminder smiled ear to ear when he was interviewed by Tony Brar in-house after the 4-2 win over Anaheim on Saturday afternoon. Ingram held down the fort despite the Ducks’ furious attempt for their 26th comeback victory of the…
I had a good chuckle when social media went off about Alexander Ovechkin taking his first defensive zone face-off ths season despite the Capitals having played 73 games this season. It's not like Ovechkin has ever been up for a Selke Award in his career, and I don't think anyone would put him on the ice in the dying seconds of a game while up a goal. His talents are scoring goals, not stopping them, but Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts article published on Sportsnet's website yesterday got me t...
Edmonton Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott, known best for his lucky socks, has interviewed with the Nashville Predators for their vacant general manager’s job, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. Scott joined the Oilers organization as the general manager of their AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, for the 2010-11 season, spending four years there. He was…
For just the second time this season, the Oilers are on a three-game winning streak. This stretch has come at an ideal time for Edmonton. Their win in Vegas earlier this week kept them ahead of the Golden Knights in the Pacific Division standings, and Saturday’s win over the Ducks cut Anaheim’s lead for first…
Since the Olympic break, Connor McDavid has produced at an excellent rate of 3.19 points per hour at five-on-five, which is no surprise for him. But in that same stretch, the Oilers have a second forward sitting just behind at a rate of 3.17, and it’s not Leon Draisaitl, who has been out to injury…
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Johnny Hicks did it again.Sure, he wasn't going to give up just a goal a game forever. He allowed three against Minnesota Duluth in last weekend's NCHC Tournament championship, and two Sunday against Western Michigan as Denver secured a Frozen Four spot.But the magic carpet ride continues for the 20-year freshman from British Columbia.He was Most Outstanding Player of both the NCHC Tournament and ...
Porter Martone, the sixth overall pick in last year's NHL Draft, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.Martone was among the wave of blue-chip former Major Junior players that came to the NCAA last summer, once the floodgates opened. His case was in a somewhat special category, given that he was signed after the draft, just like Providence's Roger McQueen.The Flyers...
Trailing 3-0 to top-seeded Michigan in the Albany Regional final, Minnesota Duluth found itself in a familiar position.It was just last weekend where UMD trailed Denver 3-0 in the first period of the NCHC Tournament. UMD eventually tied that game before Denver took home the championship in double-overtime.It was easy for the Bulldogs to turn to what they did in Denver and replicate that in Albany. ...
Five periods into the NCAA Tournament, Michigan looked as if it was going to walk to the Frozen Four.The Wolverines took care of business against Bentley on Friday, 5-1, and held a commanding 3-0 lead after the second period on Sunday against Minnesota-Duluth. There appeared to be no stopping their season-long dominance.Then the Bulldogs came on and pushed Michigan to the brink, only to see the Wolverines...
The ongoing tale that is Denver and Western Michigan has been marked by tight games, drama, and overtimes. This was not one of those games.This time, with a ticket to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas on the line, it was the complete opposite; Denver came out guns blazing and set the sold-out crowd into a frenzy throughout with a 6-2 dominating win over the Broncos.The Pioneers jumped all over Western ...
All season North Dakota has been able to roll four lines, three rock solid defense pairs, and one of the best young netminders in the country.It is why the Fighting Hawks were the top-scoring team in the NCHC, why they earned back-to-back shutouts at this NCAA Regional, and why they are going to the Frozen Four for the first time in a decade.In a rematch of the 2016 national championship, where UND...
Recap of the game.
Recap of the game.
Marty McSorley isn't a player that one forgets about thanks to his impact on the game when he played. The 62 year-old enforcer was a decent defenceman who was known more for throwing knuckles than making crisp passes, but he was memorable. Whether it was the illegal stick in the 1993 Stanley Cup Final or the stick-swinging incident against the Vancouver Canucks, McSorley may also be remembered for the major mistakes he made while playing the game. One of the things that I forgot, though, was t...
After a massive OT win in Vegas on Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place for a little matinee action against the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks. And in what could be a playoff matchup down the line, these two teams definitely played this game like it meant way more than just some…
That was a statement victory by the Edmonton Oilers. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2 to move within three points of the Ducks for the Pacific Division lead. Over the last week or so, the Oilers have started to look more and more like the team that…
The Jets GM spent just over 30 minutes with John and Daren discussing his team.
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The Edmonton Oilers are back at Rogers Place on Saturday afternoon for a massive divisional matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, and with only a handful of games left on the schedule, every single point feels heavier than the last. The boys did a great job sweeping their road trip, knocking off Utah and Vegas along…
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