After over two months without hockey, it appears the NHL will give some details of a return-to-play plan in the near future. Here are five things rattling around in my brain about the potential completion of the season: 1) I’m…
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Connor McDavid and other NHL players feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic
Connor McDavid vividly remembers the thrill of the 2015 NHL draft. Hearing his name called by the Edmonton Oilers, the roar of the crowd, climbing on stage, the hand shake with commissioner Gary Bettman, pulling on a crisp, new jersey.…
Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid praying for Colby Cave after emergency brain surgery
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has teammate Colby Cave on his mind as the NHL remains in pause. Cave remains in a medically-induced coma at a Toronto hospital after emergency surgery on Tuesday to remove a colloid cyst from his…
Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby favourites again in annual NHLPA poll
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby the game’s most complete player. When it comes to game-day dress code, hockey players overwhelming favour relaxing the rule requiring a…
Connor McDavid says ‘a full season’s a fair season’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Joshua Clipperton The Canadian Press Posted March 27, 2020 3:45 pm Updated March 27, 2020 3:46 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Connor McDavid is at odds with Sidney Crosby…
Edmonton Oilers finally get shots, but not enough goals in loss to Jets
The Winnipeg Jets won their fourth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 Wednesday night at Rogers Place. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves for his 31st win of the season. Related News The Oilers opened…
Koskinen stands tall but Edmonton Oilers lose to Vegas 3-2 in OT
Mikko Koskinen had another stellar night in the Edmonton Oilers’ goal, making 45 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place on Monday night. Related News Koskinen has 142 saves on 147 shots in…
Mikko Koskinen brilliant again in Edmonton Oilers victory over Columbus
Mikko Koskinen gave the Edmonton Oilers another excellent start in goal, leading them to a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night at Roger Place. “The goaltender was unbelievable. The rest of the group was not so unbelievable,”…
Oscar Klefbom ready to roll as Edmonton Oilers host Columbus Blue Jackets
Defenceman Oscar Klefbom returns to the Edmonton Oilers lineup Saturday night when they open a four-game homestand against the Columbus Blue Jackets. “It was boring to not be able to be on the ice and help the guys,” said Klefbom,…
Edmonton Oilers’ rally falls short in Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks won their fourth in a row, dropping the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 Thursday night. The Oilers were going after their fourth-straight win. Related News Chicago’s Patrick Kane scored the only goal of the first period, his 30th of…