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Oilers: Net Pain, Net Gain—Goalie Picture Comes into Focus

Photo credit: Shaughn Butts, Edmonton Journal Nothing appears to be Garon-teed in the Oilers net right now, but the stellar play of rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers means one of the team's three goaltenders could be rolling out of town soon...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 399 reads 3 comments
Rob Schremp Ready for Jumbo Step to the NHL

- photo credit: Sun Media Highly touted prospect Rob Schremp should be able to crack the Oilers lineup this season, said head coach Craig MacTavish during the first day of training camp...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 872 reads 2 comments
10 Edmonton Oilers to Watch at Training Camp

The Oilers rookie camp has wrapped up, and the main camp is about to start. Here are some players to keep an eye on: 10. Mystery player Kevin Lowe has promised to bring a "surprise" invite to camp...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 644 reads 6 comments
Kevin Lowe Cleared of Tampering Charges

The NHL has made the not-so-surprising decision to clear Kevin Lowe of tampering charges leveled against him by Anaheim GM Brian Burke. The Ducks asked the league to investigate comments Lowe made about forward Corey Perry in July...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 348 reads 2 comments
Oilers Restructure Management

The Edmonton Oilers have undergone a major management shake-up, naming Steve Tambellini as general manager and promoting former GM Kevin Lowe to president of hockey operations...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 215 reads 0 comments
Top 10 "Favre"-ite NHL retirements

10. Peter Forsberg—OK, he hasn't announced his retirement and then come back. But after sitting out most of last season before signing with the Avs—and with the foot excuse at the ...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 805 reads 6 comments
Edmonton Oilers 2008-09 Schedule Highlights

The Oilers 2008-09 schedule has been released. Here are the highlights: Pre-Season *Oilers open the pre-season with a home-and-home against division rival Vancouver Canucks Sept. 22nd in Edmonton and Sept...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 723 reads 0 comments
Horcoff signs six-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up All Star center Shawn Horcoff by inking him to a six-year contract extension. The 6'1", 204-lb. native of Trail, B.C. will earn $33 million over the course of the contract, averaging $5...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 428 reads 0 comments
Zack Stortini Re-Signs with the Edmonton Oilers

Zack Stortini, known jokingly as "Huggy Bear" to Oiler fans, has embraced a three-year contract with Edmonton. The 22-year-old right winger was reportedly seeking a salary in the $1 million per year range but the contract is only worth a total of $2...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 302 reads 1 comments
Edmonton Oilers: The Lowe-down on the Offseason Moves

With the addition of a power forward and an offensive-minded defenceman, the unbridled optimism which marked the end of the Oilers' 2007-08 campaign—spurred by impressive play from the team's rookies—has carried over to the offseason...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 576 reads 3 comments
Edmonton Oilers sign Jason Strudwick

The Edmonton Oilers have added some grit in tough guy Jason Strudwick, inking the defenceman to a one-year deal. “Jason is a veteran NHL defenceman who will add depth and a physical presence ...

Written by Ian Wilson about about 1 year ago 488 reads 1 comments

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Ian Wilson Article Archive

Oilers: Net Pain, Net Gain—Goalie Picture Comes into Focus

Rob Schremp Ready for Jumbo Step to the NHL

10 Edmonton Oilers to Watch at Training Camp

Kevin Lowe Cleared of Tampering Charges

Oilers Restructure Management

Top 10 "Favre"-ite NHL retirements

Edmonton Oilers 2008-09 Schedule Highlights

Horcoff signs six-year contract extension

Zack Stortini Re-Signs with the Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers: The Lowe-down on the Offseason Moves

Edmonton Oilers sign Jason Strudwick

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