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Should the Oilers be interested in trading for Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon?

Stan Bowman was active in the goaltending market last week, acquiring Tristan Jarry, but the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager may not be done yet. Bowman is still looking to improve his backup situation, and that addition could be Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon. Jeff Marek speculated on Oilersnation Everyday Wednesday that Edmonton should show interest…

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What Is Integrity Worth?

You may recognize the title of this article as a line delivered by actor Daniel von Bargen as Chief Grady in the 2001 smash comedy movie Super Troopers . That's him pictured to the left in a GIF where he delivers the line, and it seems like the most appropriate line for what's happening in the EIHL with the Fife Flyers. They are routinely one of the worst teams in the EIHL dating back to 2019-20, and they are heading towards missing the playoffs for the third-straight season. So it's incompreh...

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Who wins, a team of Canadians who played in Canada or Americans who played in America?

There’s a concept in international best-on-best hockey that some causal fans may not be completely familiar with, mainly because I made it up just now: The double player. It’s a player who’s represents his country both internationally and in the NHL. A double Canadian is a Canadian player who plays on a Canadian NHL team. A double American is an American player who plays on an American NHL team. Jack Eichel is a double American. Matthew Tkachuk became one when he forced his way out from Calgar...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

WWYDW: Would you elevate Quinn Hutson in the Oilers’ lineup?

Many in Oilersnation were excited to see Quinn Hutson earn a call-up to the Edmonton Oilers after his stellar showing so far this season with the Bakersfield Condors.  What’s not to like about Hutson?  He was third in the AHL in goals and points after receiving the nod to join the big club in Pittsburgh…

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German hockey fans celebrate Leon Draisaitl’s tremendous milestone

Leon Draisaitl’s 1,000th point isn’t just a massive milestone for one of the game’s best players – it’s a capstone that cements his status as the greatest German hockey player of all-time.  Many fans from Deutschland watched at 1:30 AM local time to see Draisaitl achieve the feat at 11:38 of the 1st period, with…

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Leon Draisaitl’s path to being elite wasn’t always clear

The National Hockey League has long been aware of Leon Draisaitl’s dominance and Oilers fans have long been aware of hockey lucky they are to watch #29 play on a nightly basis. That didn’t make Tuesday night in Pittsburgh any less special as the Oilers superstar became just the 103rd player in NHL history, and…

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Protect Your Noggin

If there's one concern that every hockey player, hockey parent, and hockey coach has, it's the safety of the game when it comes to players remaining healthy and in the line-up. One of the biggest injuries that keeps players on the sideline are concussions, and it's a scary injury because of how serious it can be since we can't see the severity of the injury outside of symptoms. It's also scary when one knows that concussions can get worse if a players rushes back, and there can be long-term ef...

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A look at what the Oilers have in Spencer Stastney: Comparing him to Brett Kulak & his early chemistry with Ty Emberson

Plenty of storylines emerged in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6–4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night. There was a netminder duel between Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, along with Leon Draisaitl recording his 1,000th NHL point. Yet, in the background, there was also a Spencer Stastney and Brett Kulak angle that flew under the radar,…

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Manitoba Moose Practice Report

After two days off the ice the Moose get set to face the Icehogs with a few days of practice in between.

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about 2 months ago | 0 reads

The Day After 34.0: An ’emotional’ night for all, players ready to move on after Oilers, Penguins trade

Tuesday night wasn’t easy for anyone. Tristan Jarry, Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak had the band-aid ripped off, facing off against their former teams just days after a massive trade shook both the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins. There was no shortage of storylines heading into the game: the trade, Leon Draisaitl chasing point 1,000,…

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Lindenwood's Progress Palpable in Fisher's First Year

Lindenwood is off to the best start in program's four-year history, already recording eight wins to tie the program’s record. New head coach Keith Fisher is proud of the team’s progress, especially with a roster featuring 16 new players...

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CHN Recruiting Roundup: December

College Hockey News is excited to release its latest monthly recruiting notebook. Stay tuned to CHN’s recruiting page throughout the season for its top 10 list, breaking commitment news and much more...

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