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The Oilers are taking on the personality of their head coach

Let me start this by saying I’m not calling for Kris Knoblauch’s head.  I have a gripe with the head coach that’s been gnawing at me for a while. It isn’t the biggest issue with the Oilers right now. *ahem something something goaltending and the team can’t defend aheeem*  It’s not even the systems debate…

18 days ago | 1 read

Binnington or Jarry: Which goalie makes the most sense for the Edmonton Oilers?

How long will GM Stan Bowman wait to address his goaltending? That is the multi-million dollar question in Edmonton right now. The Oilers are struggling, and goaltending is once again at the centre of the conversation. Unlike in years past, however, some legitimate rumours are swirling around the team. It feels like patience has finally…

18 days ago | 0 reads

Oilers Prospect Update: Isaac Howard’s impressive start in Bakersfield

With the Edmonton Oilers getting healthier, the organization found themselves in a dilemma. Somebody had to be sent down, and most people saw the news coming. Troy Stecher found himself on the waiver wire, and Ike Howard was sent to the Bakersfield Condors on November 14. Since then, Ike Howard has done nothing but put…

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This Week in College Hockey: Nov. 28, 2025

It's Thanksgiving weekend, which means several big non-conference matchups on are on the schedule, along with a few of the surviving mid-season tournaments...

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Examining trade options for the Oilers

To say the Edmonton Oilers are struggling defensively would be kind. They are 31st in goals against/game at 3.72. They are 31st in goals against/game 5×5 at 2.64. They have allowed the most slot area scoring chances (71) in the NHL via Clear Sight Analytics. They rank at the bottom of most scoring chances, after…

19 days ago | 0 reads

The Hockey Show - Episode 688

The Hockey Show , Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, is back tonight with another guest who has made waves nationally, internationally, and certainly within his hometown of Ottawa. He was recently here in Winnipeg for a big event, and he'll be off to other places soon with the work that he does for TSN as one of their top sportscasters and program hosts! Before he does that, though, he'll talk to our hosts about his new book, some of the fun he had in writing ...

19 days ago | 3 reads

Speaking About Going Home...

It's hard to believe that this guy played in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, but it seems like Alexandar Georgiev's time in the NHL is done after his struggles in recent seasons. While there's always a chance that he could return, the Buffalo Sabres and Georgiev agreed to terminate his contract, allowing him to become a free agent. In doing so, Georgiev is heading home as he's signed a two-year deal with Spartak Moscow as he looks to re-establish his game that once made him a potential starter in ...

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19 days ago | 0 reads

Trades, traditions, and jean shorts: A reason to be thankful for all 32 NHL teams

It’s Thanksgiving, at least among some of the lesser hockey countries. So today, I’m going to list a reason that I’m thankful for each NHL team. That’s it. No gimmicks, or clever twists. I promise I’m not even going to do the “Thanks for reminding us it could always be worse” backhanded compliment thing to anyone. Just one sincere, if slightly bizarre, reason to say a quick thanks to every team. >> Read the full post at The Athletic (Want to read this post on The Athletic for free? Sign u...

19 days ago | 4 reads

A Chance To Come Home?

Former NHL goalies landing in the KHL usually only happens with those born in Russia, but we've seen a handful of Canadian and American goalies who have opted to jump to the KHL rather than playing in the AHL. After being acquired by the Winnipeg Jets from the Florida Panthers last season, Chris Driedger spent most of his time with the Manitoba Moose after spending most of the previous two seasons with Coachella Valley and Charlotte. Rather than possibly being signed to another two-way deal, D...

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20 days ago | 1 read