Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Blackhawks Fall to Visiting Oilers 6-5 for their Second Regulation Loss of the Season

March 11, 2013

The Chicago Blackhawks (21-2-3) suffered their second consecutive regulation loss Sunday night in a 6-5 barnburner against the visiting Edmonton Oilers (9-11-5), trading in their 24 game points streak for a 2 game pointless streak. After looking sluggish for most of their 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche just two days prior, the Blackhawks continued to appear as though they were skating through quicksand, surrendering four first period goals to a young Edmonton squad that had lost five straight games entering the night’s contest. The Oilers, having been shutout in their previous two outings, scored their first goal in nearly 168 minutes just 2:24 into the opening frame on S...

Niederreiter - Leading The Sound Tigers

November 19, 2012

Mike Flannery

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The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are off to their best start since the 2008-09 season and while some of this early season success can be attributed to the ‘influx of NHL talent’ that every team is enjoying, there are other subtle benefits that this current NHL forced lockout has provided and the Sound Tigers are taking full advantage.

The Lockout-And So It Begins

September 16, 2012

Mike Flannery

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The boys are back in town and sales will soon increase at Chipotles, Mr. Macs Canteen and dozens of restaurants in the area as the players prepare for the upcoming season.

It will not be long before locals can expect a Swedish flag flying outside a home rented by John Persson, Johan Sundstrom, David Ullstrom and Anders Nillson while larea chefs cringe as Ullstrom adds ketchup to the marinara sauce they spent hours preparing.

Oilers win First Overall Pick...Again

April 11, 2012

Derrick Newman

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The Oilers won the first overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Now the question becomes, what do they do with the pick?
Take Nail Yakupov? Grigorenko? Trade the pick?

It's all discussed here!

Prospect Report 2/15/12: 2011 Late Round Edition

February 15, 2012

John Link

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In this edition of the prospect report I will take a look at two more late round draft picks of the Islanders to see if Garth Snow has found any hidden gems. Mitchell Theoret and Johan Persson are two forwards currently playing junior hockey with hopes of one day making it to the Islander’s line-up.

Mitchell Theoret was drafted in 7th round (185th overall) during the 2011 draft. The left winger is currently playing on the Niagara Ice Dogs with Ryan Strome another Islanders prospect. In 47 games so far this season Theoret has scored 10 goals to go along with 6 assist. Known to be more of a grinder type player these numbers aren’t bad for a player of his style.

Sean Couturier: 'Steal' of the Draft

February 10, 2012

Conor Hassard

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Sean Couturier slipped down to the eighth overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. How has Couturier fared in the NHL compared to guys like Nugent-Hopkins and Landeskog? Better than you may think, considering he was drafted behind all of them.

Can The Oilers Make A Run Before The All-Star Break?

January 13, 2012

Nick Camillo Piccone

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I’m not exactly sure Oilers fans would be happy with a spirited third period two nights ago against a New Jersey Devils team that has struggled all season.

Despite being outplayed for 40 minutes Wednesday night, the Oilers came back to tie the Devils in the third period, ultimately falling in overtime. In looking for positives to take from the game, the Oilers gained a point, at least. They ended their four-game losing streak without a point, and Ales Hemsky lit the lamp with a power play goal, some encouraging signs for the Oilers if they can go on a run mid-season to get back into the playoff race. If they can&rsq...

Blue Jackets Down, Battle of Alberta Next

December 3, 2011

Glenn Brewer

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With a convincing victory last night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Edmonton Oilers continue to clime the Western Conference standings.

With 29 points, the Oilers are tied for the 8th spot in the conference and tied for 2nd in the division. Despite the recent injuries, the Oilers have kept pace to compete for a playoff spot. Breaking a mini 3 game losing streak was important, despite the opposition.

To say the Columbus Blue Jackets have had a rough season is an understatement. The Blue Jackets have been riding a hot goalie in Curtis Sanford. The Oilers have the best home power play and they proved why early in the game. Jordan E...

Oilers Fall in Shootout to Wild; Why This Team Could Be Fun to Watch in the Future

December 1, 2011

Nick Camillo Piccone

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on fire for the Edmonton Oilers, but that didn't translate to a win last night against the Minnesota Wild.

Despite a goal and an assist from the #1 pick, which puts him 4th in the scoring leader list with 27, the Oilers fell to the Wild last night 3-2 in a shootout. The Oilers climbed...

Game Day: Edmonton Oilers @ Phoenix Coyotes

November 5, 2011

czechtacular

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The Edmonton Oilers, winners of six in a row, are off to their best start in a quarter-decade. They'll be the visitors tonight at Jobing.com Arena as they face off against the Phoenix Coyotes, who after a five-game unbeaten streak fell victim to Pekka Rinne's 23rd shutout on Thursday.

The Coyotes, who were 3-1 against the Oilers last season, sent Andy Miele back to the AHL's Portland Pirates yesterday, as Cal O'Reilly is expected to start tonight. Mike Smith will likely be the starting goaltender, and Martin Hanzal's status is still questionable. Out for the Oilers are Cam Barker, Ales Hemsky, Ryan Whitney and Darcy Hordichuk.