Tag: Dave Tippett
Deep Dive: The Path Forward
Updated:Discussing various deadline approaches Before we begin to understand where we are going, it helps to understand where we…
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Tipping Point? Defending Koskinen
Well, things have become brutal in Oil Country. The losing has continued. The early goals against, the dried up power…
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Mike Smith and Dave Tippett: Magic?
Updated:At face value, the Oilers’ situation in net is less than ideal, especially given the club’s aspirations to contend. The…
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Oilers Rig Meet the Blogger: Greg Babinski
Updated:Oilers Rig: Meet the Blogger Hello Oil Country, nice to meet you! My name is Greg and this is…
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Oilers Re-Sign Devin Shore To Two-Year Deal
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers have taken care of their first bit of business this summer. Earlier on Wednesday, the team announced…
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Learning ‘Painful Lessons’? No, The Oilers Embarrassed Themselves In Game 3
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers showed up in a big way in Game 3 on Sunday night in Winnipeg against the Jets….
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Oilers Must Create More Offense To Even Series With Jets In Game 2
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers, believe it or not, were the better team at five-on-five in Wednesday’s Game 1 at Rogers Place….
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Oilers Fail To Capitalize On Chances, Drop Game 1 To Jets
For most of Game 1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers outplayed the Winnipeg Jets. Unfortunately, on…
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Oilers Looking To Stay True To Identity In Stanley Cup Playoffs
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers suffered a tough loss last August in their Qualification Round series against the Chicago Blackhawks. A heavy-favorite,…
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Zack Kassian, Slater Koekkoek Will Draw In For Oilers In Game 1
The Edmonton Oilers will be getting a big piece, quite literally, back into their lineup when they open the 2021…
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Oilers Preparing For ‘Different Animal’ That Is Playoff Hockey
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers got a taste of playoff hockey last August when they played a Qualification Round series against the…
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Oilers Put Season Finale Behind Them, Ready For Playoffs
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers struck first on Saturday afternoon, taking a 1-0 lead on the Vancouver Canucks thanks to an Adam…
Read more »Oilers Looking To Lock Into Playoff Mode In Season Finale
This afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers will finally conclude their 2020-21 regular season slate as they host the Vancouver Canucks at…
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Oilers Sticking With Goaltending Rotation After Tough Outing
Updated:Mikko Koskinen faced four shots on Thursday night in his most recent start against the Vancouver Canucks. He made zero…
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Oilers Managing Rest And Recovery Down The Stretch
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers will play both tonight and tomorrow night in Vancouver against the Canucks. The back-to-back set in British…
Read more »Edmonton Oilers Expect To Get Everyone Work In Season’s Final Stretch
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers can clinch a berth in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a point of any kind tonight…
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Tired Oilers Run Out Of Gas Again Against Flames
For the second straight meeting, the Edmonton Oilers took on the Calgary Flames in their third game in four nights….
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Oilers Use Powerplay To Push By Jets 3-1
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers did themselves a huge favor on Wednesday night in Winnipeg. The Oilers knocked off the Jets by…
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Dave Tippett Marvels At Deception In Connor McDavid’s Offensive Game
Connor McDavid scored the tenth hat-trick of his NHL career in Monday night’s 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in…
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Connor McDavid, Mike Smith and Ryan McLeod Steal Show In Oilers Win
Updated:Last night, the Edmonton Oilers sent a message. They will not be an easy out for anyone in the 2021…
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Oilers Development Pipeline Continues To Produce NHL’ers
Tonight in Winnipeg, forward Ryan McLeod could make his NHL debut. Even if McLeod doesn’t get into the lineup just…
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Dmitry Kulikov To Make Oilers Debut, McLeod Possible
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers will have at least one player making their debut with the club tonight when they visit the…
Read more »Oilers Change Up Lines At Friday’s Practice
Updated:While they haven’t officially clinched a playoff spot yet, the Edmonton Oilers are going to the dance. That means they…
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Oilers Continue To Find Out About Group In Hard Loss To Habs
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers were pushed physically on Wednesday night. Shea Weber committed numerous acts just short of war crimes, while…
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Could Return For Oilers, Khaira Unlikely For Habs Rematch
The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are not yet underway, but that didn’t stop the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens from…
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Oilers Send Statement In Playoff-Style Victory
It was the most intense, physical game played at Rogers Place involving the Edmonton Oilers in quite sometime. In fact,…
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Oilers Defenseman Slater Koekkoek Closing In On Return
The Edmonton Oilers held an optional skate on Friday afternoon before heading off for Saturday night’s tilt in Winnipeg. While…
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Oilers Look Forward To Getting Back Into Rhythm Of Games
Updated:In a compact, compressed schedule, it’s hard to believe that the Edmonton Oilers have only played eleven games in the…
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Oilers Taking Cautious Approach With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Updated:Late in Edmonton’s 4-2 victory last Wednesday afternoon, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins took a high hit that ended his day. It…
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