Tag: NHL
Gameday 19: The Long Nights End
I have to say, it feels good that most of the stupid, pointless Joe Thornton hate has dried up. Well…
Read more »Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals 11/18/17 @ 6:30PM CST at Verizon Center
Minnesota Wild (9-7-2) 20pts 4th in the Central 3.06 Goals For Per Game (13th in the NHL) 2.61 Goals Against…
Read more »Four Goal 3rd Period Powers Wild to Improbable Comeback Win Over Nashville, 6-4
A Minnesota Wild podcast I’ve talked about quite a bit the last two years is 3 in the Box, which…
Read more »Let The Good Times Roll: Oilers Gameday – Vs. Blues
Coming off their best offensive performance of the season, the Edmonton Oilers are looking for their second back-to-back set of…
Read more »What Could Be Next For The Oilers?
On Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers pulled the trigger on their first trade of the season. The club sent Jussi…
Read more »Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators 11/16/17 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Updated:Minnesota Wild (8-7-2) 18pts 6th in the Central 2.88 Goals For Per Game (17th in the NHL) 2.53 Goals Against…
Read more »California Dreamin – Which Condors Are Ready To Help Oilers?
The Edmonton Oilers have pressing roster holes right now, including a lack of scoring wingers. Over the weekend, the club…
Read more »The Optional Skate EP 37: Scoring Issues A-Plenty
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Read more »Oilers Acquire Michael Cammalleri
I’ve been calling for it for weeks, and finally Peter Chiarelli delivered last night. The Oilers, prior to their eight…
Read more »Dubnyk earns 3rd straight shutout and sweep of Flyers in 3-0 win at home
Last night was our annual football banquet. The post-season celebration and pot luck dinner where players, coaches and parents get…
Read more »Build This Dream Together: Oilers Gameday – Vs. Golden Knights
For the first time in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers will meet the Vegas Golden Knights tonight at Rogers Place….
Read more »Could Frank Vatrano Help The Oilers Scoring Woes?
On March 13th, 2015, the Boston Bruins signed East Longmeadow, Massachusetts native Frank Vatrano to an entry-level contract out of…
Read more »Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Philadelphia Flyers 11/14/2017 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (7-7-2) 16pts 7th in the Central 2.88 Goals For Per Game (17th in the NHL) 2.69 Goals Against…
Read more »Alex Thomas On The Lowdown With Lowetide
Earlier today, I did a radio hit on TSN1260 in Edmonton with Allan Mitchell, aka our friend Lowetide. In the…
Read more »Oilers Return Home After Successful Road Trip
It wasn’t always pretty, but the Edmonton Oilers came home with five out of a possible eight points from their…
Read more »How the Penguins “Fixed” Olli Maatta
Last March, I wrote this story on Olli Maatta. In it, I pointed out a major flaw that could have…
Read more »Dubnyk Stifles the Flyers With 2nd Straight Shutout in 1-0 Wild Victory
Duty, honor, country. No, I’m not talking about the Olympics or commenting on the NHL’s participation or the lack thereof…
Read more »Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Philadelphia Flyers 11/11/17 @ 6:00PM CST at Wells Fargo Arena
Minnesota Wild (6-7-2) 14pts 7th in the Central 3.00 Goals For Per Game (15th in the NHL) 2.87 Goals Against…
Read more »New York Groove: Oilers Gameday – @ Rangers
Ah yes, the dreaded afternoon affair for the Edmonton Oilers. After dropping their first two afternoon tilts of the season…
Read more »Oilers Recall Puljujarvi, Place Slepyshev On IR
Following last night’s victory in New Jersey, the Oilers made adjustments to their roster. After scoring his first goal of…
Read more »Gameday 15: No Releaf In Sight
Two days, two games against one of the best offensive teams in the league. Austin Matthews is out, but Toronto…
Read more »Zucker’s 3rd Period Natural Hat Trick Powers Wild Past Canadiens 3-0
Another night, another loss as the Wild fell 4-2 to Toronto. Beyond the overall effort, which had improved if there…
Read more »Woke Up This Morning: Oilers Gameday – @ Devils
Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers travel over the bridge from Brooklyn to Jersey for game two of their four game eastern…
Read more »Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal Canadiens 11/9/17 @ 6:30PM CST at Bell Centre
Minnesota Wild (5-7-2) 12pts 7th in the Central 3.00 Goals For Per Game (15th in the NHL) 3.07 Goals Against…
Read more »Are The Oilers Next To Make A Move?
On Sunday night, the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators completed a blockbuster trade that sent Matt Duchene to…
Read more »Could The Oilers Pursue Mitch Marner?
A year ago, Mitch Marner was seen as an untouchable part of the future in Toronto. Fast forward to today,…
Read more »Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 11/8/17 @ 6:30PM CST at Air Canada Center
Minnesota Wild (5-6-2) 12pts 7th in the Central 3.08 Goals For Per Game (15th in the NHL) 3.00 Goals Against…
Read more »Gameday 14: A Pox On That Phony King of New York
The title’s Robin Hood reference was brought to you by my 15 month old son, who I need to constantly…
Read more »Oilers Top Islanders 2-1 Behind McDavid’s OT Winner
A four game road trip that will go a long way towards determining Edmonton’s fate this season has started off…
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