1. Sam Gagner Quietly Putting Together a Great Season for the Edmonton Oilers

    Sam Gagner was part of the original group of young stars that were supposed to be the core for the Edmonton Oilers when they drafted him with the sixth pick in the 2007 NHL entry draft...

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  2. Comparing Edmonton Oilers Young Stars to Oilers of the Past

    While it's unfair to athletes to compare them with stars of the past, doing so is one of the highlights of being a sports fan...

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  3. 5 Things the Edmonton Oilers Need to Do to Become Contenders

    The Edmonton Oilers are a team on the brink of something special. With names like Jordan Eberle , Ryan-Nugent Hopkins and Justin Schultz, many of the pieces are already in place...

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  4. 2013 Edmonton Oilers Early Season Stock Report

    The Edmonton Oilers are in a familiar position, being on the outside looking in at a playoff spot in the NHL 's strong Western Conference. With 11 games completed, the Oilers have a record of 4-4-3 but have been extremely competitive in the process..

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  5. 4 Reasons Devan Dubnyk Is the Goaltender of the Future for the Edmonton Oilers

    Perhaps the hottest commodity in the NHL is a legitimate No.1 goaltender. This is a guy who can come in game after game and make the timely saves that allows a team to win some games that they otherwise would have had no business winning...

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  6. 4 Weaknesses the Edmonton Oilers Must Address During the 2013 Season

    In a lockout-shortened season every game has that much more significance, as teams slowly find their footing and reestablish their routines...

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  7. Why Taylor Hall's Health Is Vital to the Edmonton Oilers' 2013 Season

    The Edmonton Oilers are a team stocked with talented young forwards. From the cerebral playmaking skills of Jordan Eberle to the energetic exuberance of Nail Yakupov, the team has compiled a number of stars through the NHL draft...

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  8. Positives and Negatives from the Start of the Edmonton Oilers' 2013 Season

    Coming into the 2013 season, the Edmonton Oilers were one of the more intriguing teams in the NHL . After finishing at the bottom of the league standings in two out of the last ...

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  9. Edmonton Oilers: Predicting the Stats for Oilers Top 10 Players in 2013

    With the lockout-shortened season officially underway, it will be up to the young core of the Edmonton Oilers to shoulder the lion's share of the scoring this season...

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  10. 5 Burning Questions the Edmonton Oilers Must Answer Early in the 2013 Season

    Though the Oilers have finished in last place two out of the last three seasons, expectations are rather high going into the condensed 2013 season...

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  11. Edmonton Oilers: Can Nail Yakupov Live Up to the Hype During a Shortened Season?

    For the third year in a row the Edmonton Oilers secured the first overall pick at the in the NHL Entry Draft and for the third year in a row they drafted a talented forward...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 4 months ago 2,362 reads 4 comments

  12. Edmonton Oilers: 5 Biggest Questions Going into 2013 Training Camp

    The lockout-shortened 2013 season will provide the Edmonton Oilers with some unique obstacles that the team must overcome in order to be successful this season...

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  13. Edmonton Oilers: 5 Must-See Games of the Shortened 2013 Schedule

    After a long and often bitter labor disruption, the NHL is finally ready to get back to business as usual and for the Edmonton Oilers the shortened 2013 season should be an exciting ride...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 4 months ago 1,496 reads 4 comments

  14. Edmonton Oilers: 5 Items the Oilers Need to Address

    After 100-plus days of CBA negotiations and a league-imposed lockout, business is finally getting back to usual with a tentative new CBA agreement having been met...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 4 months ago 2,409 reads 5 comments

  15. Realistic Nicknames for NHL's Biggest Stars

    In the world of sports, nicknames are as common as they come. Some are earned, like "The Great One" or "Super Mario," while some are bestowed upon an athlete from the media and the fans like "Sid the Kid...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 5 months ago 2,032 reads 8 comments

  16. Edmonton Oilers: Top 5 Unsung Heroes of All Time

    The Edmonton Oilers have been fortunate enough to have on their roster some of the best players that the National Hockey League has ever had to offer...

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  17. Edmonton Oilers: What's the Hold Up on the New Arena?

    When the Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz and the city of Edmonton agreed to a framework for a new arena last year, it seemed as if it would only be a matter of time before the team would be playing in a new facility downtown...

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  18. Edmonton Oilers: Should Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Play in the World Junior Tournament?

    It was no surprise that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was invited to Team Canada’s World Junior selection camp...

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  19. Edmonton Oilers: 5 Most Memorable Moments from the Battle of Alberta

    There are some intense geographical rivalries in the NHL . From the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings to the Flyers and the Penguins , there is no doubt that the rivalry between ...

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  20. Edmonton Oilers: 3 Players You Need to Know from the Oklahoma City Barons

    Thanks to the NHL lockout, the Oklahoma City Barons are one of the more fortunate AHL franchises with 23 players being sent down from the Edmonton Oilers roster...

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  21. Edmonton Oilers: Ralph Krueger, a New but Familiar Face Behind the Bench

    Ralph Krueger wasn ’t the sexiest choice for the head coach position for the Edmonton Oilers following Tom Renney’s departure, but he may in fact have been the best choice ...

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  22. Edmonton Oilers: Why Justin Schultz Will Be the Next Great Oilers Defenseman

    Justin Schultz faced a substantial amount of criticism when he and the Anaheim Ducks were unable to come to terms on a contract after Schultz was selected No. 43 overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft...

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  23. Edmonton Oilers Farm Report: OKC Barons Starting to Find Their Groove

    It may have taken the Oklahoma City Barons a little longer to establish their chemistry on the ice, but it appears that the star-studded Barons are starting to hit their stride...

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  24. Edmonton Oilers: The 6 Most Important Players Going into 2012-13

    Thanks in large part to another disappointing season, the Edmonton Oilers are in a fortunate position to now have three first overall draft picks on their team...

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  25. NHL Trade Speculation: 4 Top Prospects That Could Be Dealt at the Trade Deadline

    The NHL trade deadline is a time when teams looking to solidify their rosters heading into the playoffs usually add veterans to their team...

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