IIRO, TOBIAS AND THE 2011 ENTRY DRAFT
Later today, I’ll begin the Winter Top 20 (and list 31-40) and it was a fun list to do this year. Why? LOTS of movement from the summer list, and the biggest mover on the list is Iiro Pakarinen. The...
View ArticleNO. 5 PROSPECT (winter 2014): IIRO PAKARINEN
In what is easily the biggest leap in years, Finn Iiro Pakarinen climbs a long way into the Top 20 this winter and lands at number five overall. Why? Range of skills added to scoring ability, and a...
View ArticleWHO’S NEXT?
The trade deadline is 39 days away and we’ll see a few recalls to Edmonton over the final weeks of the 2014-15 season. Trades, injuries and ‘getting a look’ at some expiring RFA contracts could all...
View ArticleFRASER VALLEY
In his first 10 games as an Edmonton Oiler, Matt Fraser has a pair of goals and four points. Over a full season, that kind of production might earn him a regular spot on the roster and an NHL future. I...
View ArticleTHE OUTSIDERS
The Edmonton Oilers have three of the 2015 draft’s top 35 selections and the strength of the draft suggests they can walk away with three elite-level talents. At the other end of the draft? Gems, gems,...
View ArticleOILERS RECALL PAKARINEN
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Iiro Pakarinen from the Oklahoma City Barons. The recall (or a recall) was expected after two Oilers forwards (Taylor Hall and Benoit Pouliot) were injured last night....
View ArticleOILERS AT CANADIENS, G56 2014-15
Tracking Oilers prospects moved from ‘sundial’ to ‘light speed’ under Todd Nelson, with Anton Lander, Oscar Klefbom, Justin Schultz and even Nail Yakupov making inroads. Martin Marincin (in photo by...
View ArticleTOP 20 PROSPECTS UPDATE
It’s been a very interesting winter for Edmonton Oilers prospects. Our look at the Top 20 prospects began November 8 and the arrows have been flying everywhere since that day. Let’s have a look to see...
View ArticleTHE DIRTY DOZEN
The Edmonton Oilers have been using their farm team heavily all season. Some of that came via bizarre roster decisions (I’ll never understand the thought process that went into arriving at the opening...
View ArticleRYAN HAMILTON ON WAIVERS, ANDREW MILLER GETS EXTENDED LOOK
The Edmonton Oilers placed Ryan Hamilton on waivers this morning and he’ll be sent back to the Barons if and when he clears tomorrow morning. It’s likely he’ll clear and with that a trade (Andrew...
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