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Monday Musings: Christmas comes early for Connor Ingram, McDavid’s Heater and More
Last night, Christmas came early for Connor Ingram. It was his first NHL start in 272 days, the 100th NHL start of his career and first as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a big moment for him and the team. Ingram left the Utah Mammoth last February and entered the NHL/NHLPA assistance…
The Day After 37.0: Connor McDavid is on pace to score 50 goals. Pass it on!
There’s a very real possibility we’re watching one of Connor McDavid’s best stretches unfold in front of our eyes. The shackles have seemingly broken free on his game, as in the most recent 10 games, McDavid has racked up 10 goals, 14 assists, 26 points and a staggering 47 shots on goal. His next-level play…
Oilers Thoughts: McDavid in turbo mode, Ingram’s resilience rewarded, Draisaitl’s goalless stretch, Hyman for Team Canada and more
The Edmonton Oilers like to keep you on your toes — trades, goalie injuries, call-ups, and returns to the lineup, all during the busiest stretch leading up to Christmas. It’s pure hockey cinema. To make things even spicier, add in the fact that Connor McDavid is playing lights out right now, and with the way…
Connor Ingram’s first Oilers win, Connor McDavid is on fire, and Trent Frederic the healthy scratch
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights both came into Sunday’s game in the second half of a back-to-back weekend, and with each club missing key pieces, it was tough to predict what to expect in their first matchup of the season. Unsurprisingly, the game featured plenty of ebbs and flows, as both sides took…
NHL weekend rankings: Thoughts on the Panthers, Blue Jackets, and holiday panic
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unless it isn’t. The first half of the season is filled with checkpoints for NHL teams. There’s the curse of November 1st, when you’d better be within four points of the playoffs. By U.S. Thanksgiving, you’d better be in there, somewhere, or else you've really got your work cut out for you. But by the holiday freeze? At this point, for most teams, you are what you are. And when some teams open up their presents at this time of year, they find a lump of...
Monday Mailbag: What should be on the Oilers’ wishlist to Santa?
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Christmas-week 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 Tristan Jarry’s injury, an Oilers wishlist for Santa, Trent Frederic, and more. If you’ve got…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
‘It’s important Trent has a reset’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch details Frederic’s healthy scratch, potential lingering effects of injury
With the Edmonton Oilers getting back to town from Minnesota late Saturday night, the team held an optional morning skate on Sunday ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights. It didn’t glean any information about what the Oilers lineup would look like, but when Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch met with the media…
Oilers hold off Golden Knights to get Ingram his first win in Edmonton: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights
For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won the second game of a back-to-back. On Sunday evening, the Oilers hosted the Vegas Golden Knights, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-3. They nearly blew a four-goal lead, but were able to hold on to secure Connor Ingram his first Oilers win. Let’s take…
Winnipeg Jets erase 3–0 deficit to force OT, but Utah Mammoth win 4–3
Recap of the game.
Moose end pre-Christmas schedule with a big 4-1 win over the IceHogs
Recap of the game.
The Rundown - Extended Family
With it being the holiday season, there's likely a chance that you'll be at a family gathering where you'll encounter extended family. Most of these people you know, but there could be that odd aunt, uncle, or cousin whose attendance at those family functions isn't as regular. That's what today's edition of The Rundown is all about - catching up with those former U SPORTS players who are playing in faraway lands, but still helped to build the programs into what they are today. I started thi...
GDB 37.0: Oilers welcome the Golden Knights for first matchup of the season (6PM MT, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are squaring off for the first time this season, and with the Pacific Division standings being as tight as they are, it’s never too early to label tonight’s game as a crucial game with four-point potential. And with Connor Ingram getting his first start as an Oiler, all…
Today In NHL History - Sedin Plays Puck With Head
On December 21st in 2011, Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin deflected a high clearing pass from linemate Alex Burrows past Detroit Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk with his head, utilizing a soccer move rarely employed in ice hockey. Daniel's move decidedly raised the brotherly bar set by a stickless Henrik in last season's playoff against the Nashville Predators, when his fancy footwork
Oilers news: Jarry to miss ‘a couple weeks’ as Frederic healthy scratched against Golden Knights
Struggling Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic has found his way to the press box. With the news that Jack Roslovic is set to return from injury against the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday night, Frederic is a healthy scratch. Meanwhile, head coach Kris Knoblauch said in his pre-game media availability that Tristan Jarry will be out…
Today In NHL History - Laviolette Shoves Steve Ott
On December 21st in 2011, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette shoved Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott aside upon being blocked from exiting the benches through the tunnel after the first period of play at the American Airlines Center. Afterwards, Ott outed Laviolette's actions as arrogant, adding "It's disrespect of our building, just let our team off, it's not that big of a deal."
How do the Oilers solve their David Tomášek problem?
David Tomášek has underwhelmed in the early going of his NHL career. Last year’s leading scorer in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), he signed with the Oilers in the offseason to give the NHL a go. He made the team out of training camp and started out in Zach Hyman’s spot on the first line,…
Scenes From Morning Skate: The very real possibility of Connor Ingram starting tonight
The Edmonton Oilers play the Vegas Golden Knights tonight at Rogers Place. It’s the second night of a back-to-back after losing 5-2 to Minnesota on Saturday. Calvin Pickard started that game and made 25 saves, which means Connor Ingram is likely to start tonight. That’s the reality. Tristan Jarry is on injured reserve with a…
Sunday Scramble: A year from hell for the Oilers? World Junior excitement, and a case for a new playoff format
There is part of me that wonders whether this is a “year from hell” season for the Edmonton Oilers. I’ve lifted the term from longtime columnist and now podcaster extraordinaire Bill Simmons, who you may know from The Ringer. The term “year from hell team” comes up often in NFL discussions and characterizes a team…
Oilers activate Jack Roslovic, place Connor Clattenburg on LTIR, and loan Hutson to AHL Condors
A couple of roster moves ahead of a marquee matchup on Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Jack Roslovic has been activated from long-term injured reserve, with fellow forward Connor Clattenburg being placed on LTIR. Forward Quinn Hutson has also been sent back down to the Oilers’ American Hockey…
The Oilers’ bottom-six goal differential is at the worst it’s ever been. How can they fix it?
After an underwhelming start to the season (again), the Edmonton Oilers have generally been trending up as of late. In their past eleven games, they hold a very strong record of 7-3-1. This has primarily been driven by excellent play from their superstars, as Connor McDavid has a whopping 27 points in his past 14…
Pre-Scout: Vegas looks for bounceback in Pacific showdown, but without Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore
Wrapping up Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said the Vegas Golden Knights will be an “ornery” mood for the Edmonton Oilers game tonight. It makes sense why. The Golden Knights got doubled up 6-3 against the Calgary Flames, snapping an eight-game point streak, and setting up a back-to-back where both Edmonton and Vegas…
Hockey At The Other Ralph
Apparently, I was asleep at the wheel in November because I missed a major announcement in one league. Normally, I try to keep up with most of the leagues around North America for their major stories, but this one appears to have skipped my desk despite it changing the map for one league. In saying that, it seems that there will be hockey at "The Ralph" next season, but this story has nothing to do with Grand Forks or the University of North Dakota. Instead, we need to look an hour east of Gra...
Game 35: Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Mammoth pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
The Day After 36.0: Two steps forward, one step back as Oilers still can’t win three straight
The Edmonton Oilers may never win three games in a row again. All season long, its been two steps forward, one step back. Two wins, and a loss. The Oilers are just one of four teams in the league this year who haven’t won three straight games, joining the Nashville Predators, Seattle Kraken and the…
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