Ethan Moreau, check. Steve Staios, check. Patrick O’Sullivan, check. Now Shawn Horcoff, errr Robert Nilsson has left the team with both another open spot after being bought out by the Oilers earlier this season. According to Jim Mathieson of the Edmonton Journal, Nilsson will leave for Salavat Yulaev in Ufa, Russia, in the Kontinental League. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 15, 2010
Offensive Corps: The captain Jarome Iginla led the team in scoring for the ninth straight season but did not display the same scoring tenacity he showed earlier in his career. His 69 points were his lowest point totals since the lockout began and at age 33, one has to wonder if this will be a [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The Edmonton Oilers made two deals today which should effect their payroll, size and average team age. Their first deal sent offensive defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky to the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Whitney and a sixth round draft pick. Their second move sent long-time Oiler Steve Staios to the Calgary Flames for impending UFA Aaron Johnson [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 5, 2009
Notable lineup happenings from around the NHL: Jonathan Toews will miss his 5th consecutive game tonight. Hawks Lineup Steve Bernier is out with the flu so dman Kevin Bieksa will play on the top forward line tonight. Canucks Lineup Jason Spezza will play tonight. Sens Lineup Brian Gionta will be a game-time decision for the [...]
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Friday, July 23, 2010
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