8 h. ago Why different may be more important than better in the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup search: 9 Things

The beginning of the new season is almost upon us. It is a tall order in front of the Edmonton Oilers. Since 1994, not one Western Conference team has ever three-peated in consecutive years. But here is why the Oilers have a chance to make history. That and more in this edition of 9 Things […]

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2 w. ago Why the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup window remains open beyond this year: 9 Things

What, me worry? Yes, I am invoking the words of the immortal Alfred E. Neuman to help sooth the jangled nerves of Oilers fans worried about Connor McDavid and the team’s future. That and more in this edition of 9 Things 9. Oilers goaltending prospect Daniel Salonen registered a 6-0 shutout for Rauman Lukko this […]

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2 w. ago History isn't on Edmonton Oilers side when it comes to a third Final

None of the last five teams to lose two Cup Finals in a row came back and won in year three

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2 w. ago The roster says it's now or never for Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup hopes

With the odometer ticking higher and higher, the pressure continues to mount on players, coaches and management in their ultimate bid to become first across the finish line come playoffs

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4 w. ago As the Edmonton Oilers continue to chase The Stanley Cup do not underestimate the importance of this guy: 9 Things

With all the focus on Connor McDavid at one end of the roster and the young guns at the other, perhaps not enough attention is being spent on what is in the the middle. In particular, the one guy who is at the defensive heart of this club. That and more in this edition of […]

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4 w. ago 'Set the bar high': Stuart Skinner has big expectations between the pipes this season for Edmonton Oilers

"This is my first time going through it (coaching change) but it’s been an easy transition. He’s brought some good points up for me to think about. Name of the game is working on things to get better"

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