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Salim Valji's Best Bet: NHL Games on Monday, October 5

This is the first in a series of bi-weekly articles where Salim Valji gives the breakdown of the NHL games on schedule for that night, and gives you his picks...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 month ago 48 reads 0 comments
Should the Edmonton Oilers Go After Nikolai Zherdev?

Despite the Edmonton Journal reporting that the Oilers have no interest in him, the question has to be posed as to whether or not the Edmonton Oilers should attempt to sign enigmatic winger Nikolai Zherdev...

Written by Salim Valji about 4 months ago 177 reads 6 comments
Thank the Good Lord I'm a Toronto Blue Jays Fan

It was 60 years ago that Joe DiMaggio uttered those famous words, "I want to thank the good lord I'm a Yankee." In that light, I, Salim Valji am going to write the words, "Thank the good lord I'm a Blue Jays fan...

Written by Salim Valji about 4 months ago 75 reads 1 comments
What Moves Should the Atlanta Thrashers Make This Off-Season?

Another season, another disappointment for the Atlanta Thrashers, who failed to make the playoffs in back-to-back years...

Written by Salim Valji about 6 months ago 221 reads 3 comments
Salim Valji, Anaheim Ducks General Manager

Considering how close the Anaheim Ducks were to dealing Chris Pronger at the deadline, a second round playoff exit should be considered a success...

Written by Salim Valji about 6 months ago 225 reads 0 comments
Edmonton Oilers' Recent Autograph Session Reveals True Colors

Erik Cole hasn't had the year any Edmonton Oilers fans predicted. At times he looks fantastic and like someone who can carry the team on his back, whereas at other times he looks like a complete waste of $4 million...

Written by Salim Valji about 9 months ago 403 reads 5 comments
Canada Needs To Start Embracing Black Athletes

Here, in Canada, we pride ourselves on the acceptance of others. Heck, to many, it’s our identity as a nation. But do we embrace these other people, or just accept and tolerate them? For ...

Written by Salim Valji about 11 months ago 75 reads 0 comments
Preview of Tonight's Edmonton Oiler's Game

The Edmonton Oilers come into tonight's tilt against Los Angeles to try and shake off an embarrassing 4-3 loss against Detroit last Thursday, where they gave up three goals in the first period alone...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 173 reads 0 comments
Edmonton Oilers Season Preview, Part Three: Forwards

Projected Lines:Erik Cole-Shawn Horcoff-Ales HemskyRobert Nilsson-Andrew Cogliano-Sam GagnerDustin Penner-Fernando Pisani-Ethan MoreauKyle Brodziak-Marc-Antoine Pouliot-Zach StortiniThe first ...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 497 reads 4 comments
Edmonton Oilers Season Preview Part Two: Defense

Projected Pairings Visnovsky—Souray Gilbert—Staios Grebeshkov—Smid There are two major aspects of defense: the offense of defense, and the defense of defense...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 686 reads 6 comments
Edmonton Oilers Season Preview Part One: Everything Starts in the Crease

Everything starts in the crease, and in Edmonton, everything starts with Matthieu Garon and Dwayne Roloson. It seems as though Garon will enter the season as the starter, with Roloson as an adequate veteran backup...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 534 reads 2 comments
Nikita Filatov Would Be a Great Fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Already with a plethora of solid NHL prospects currently in the system, the Oilers have no glaring needs coming into the NHL draft...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 578 reads 1 comments
Brett Favre an American Icon?

Nowhere in the Ten Commandments does it say, "Thou shall not criticize Brett Favre." At least I don't think it does, but maybe I'm wrong—there is absolutely no negative press about him...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 568 reads 6 comments
Oilers in the Playoffs? A Distinct Possibility for Edmonton

Playoffs? Who cares about the playoffs in Edmonton? Heck their season ended a month ago when they were 14th in the Western Conference...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 709 reads 3 comments
Edmonton Oilers' Woes: A Free Tour of Rexall Place

For those who have never been to Rexall Place, I am happy to offer you this free, once-in-a lifetime tour of one of Edmonton's greatest legacies. Welcome to Rexall Place, everyone...

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 1,347 reads 9 comments
Mathieu Garon Rises to the Top in Edmonton; Dwayne Roloson Sent to Oilers' Bench

Halfway through the season and the Oilers have made Matthieu Garon their starter—at least for the time being. Garon had descent numbers BEFORE he came to Alberta, but when I saw Edmonton had signed him in the summer; I couldn't have cared less.

Written by Salim Valji about about 1 year ago 1,364 reads 0 comments

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Salim Valji Article Archive

Salim Valji's Best Bet: NHL Games on Monday, October 5

Should the Edmonton Oilers Go After Nikolai Zherdev?

Thank the Good Lord I'm a Toronto Blue Jays Fan

What Moves Should the Atlanta Thrashers Make This Off-Season?

Salim Valji, Anaheim Ducks General Manager

Edmonton Oilers' Recent Autograph Session Reveals True Colors

Canada Needs To Start Embracing Black Athletes

Preview of Tonight's Edmonton Oiler's Game

Edmonton Oilers Season Preview, Part Three: Forwards

Edmonton Oilers Season Preview Part Two: Defense

Edmonton Oilers Season Preview Part One: Everything Starts in the Crease

Nikita Filatov Would Be a Great Fit for the Edmonton Oilers

Brett Favre an American Icon?

Oilers in the Playoffs? A Distinct Possibility for Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers' Woes: A Free Tour of Rexall Place

Mathieu Garon Rises to the Top in Edmonton; Dwayne Roloson Sent to Oilers' Bench

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