Edmonton Oilers News and Rumors
Far more Oilers got worse than got better in Krueger’s first year as coach
Source: Edmonton Journal - Cult of Hockey
Date: 2013-05-24
In rating Ralph Krueger as Oilers head coach, scoring chance analytics can help us grasp how the team did overall and whether or not most individual players took a step up or not. This kind of analysis doesn’t paint an overly flattering picture of Krueger’s work as a rookie NHL coach. In 2013, the team gave up more scoring chances than it did under Tom Renney, and far more players experienced drops in their two-way play than improved at it. One unit, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle, all had fantastic seasons, playing strong hockey against tough competition, but pretty much everyone else on the team took a small step back or a giant one. As a unit, the Oilers
Oilers Locker Room Sale Presented by FORD Returns to Rexall
Source: Edmonton Oilers official website
Date: 2013-05-24
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift or wanting to stock up on discounted Oilers gear for next season, everything you need awaits you at the annual Oilers Locker Room Sale presented by FORD, returning to Rexall Place on Saturda...
EBERLE: WE NEED TO LEARN TO PLAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PUCK
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2013-05-24
Jordan Eberle returned home after his fourth consecutive appearance at the World Championships, and for the fourth straight year team Canada failed to advance past the quarter finals. Eberle was on my radio show on Wednesday and we discussed the Worlds, Lindy Ruff, golf, shooting commercials and what areas the Oilers must improve in, if they hope to become a playoff team.Jason Gregor: What happened at the World Championships this year?Jordan Eberle: It’s seems like it has been the same thing every year. It seems like we play fairly well to get to the quarters, but then we can’t get it done in the playoffs. This year we came across a team that plays very well in Sweden. It seems as though
Big Oilers Data X: Isolating A Problem
Source: Mc79hockey
Date: 2013-05-24
This is part of a series looking for reasons for the Oilers Corsi% collapse in 2012-13 by examining things on a shift-by-shift basis. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Part 3 can be found here. Part 4 can be found here. Part 5 can be found here. Part 6 [...]
Can Devan Dubnyk meet Craig MacTavish’s expectations?
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2013-05-24
Last night, new Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish participated in a question and answer session with Oilers season ticket holders. The question of goaltending came up, and as he has since taking the job, MacTavish indicated significant concerns about incumbent Devan Dubnyk.”If you have to ask the question…”In between all but saying that Nikolai Khabibulin would not be back, and that the organization doesn’t have confidence in Yann Danis to replace him, MacTavish said this about Devan Dubnyk:Devan, I think that you're right, the verdict is out on Devan. I've always believed that when you're assessing goaltenders, if you have to ask the question you know the answer. The question w
Oilers Locker Room Sale Presented by FORD Returns to Rexall
Source: Edmonton Oilers official website
Date: 2013-05-24
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift or wanting to stock up on discounted Oilers gear for next season, everything you need awaits you at the annual Oilers Locker Room Sale presented by FORD, returning to Rexall Place on Saturda...
MACTAVISH SHEDS SOME LIGHT
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2013-05-24
Last night Craig MacTavish held a TeleForum where season ticket holders could call in, listen and ask questions. Since I'm a season ticket holder I was able to listen in. His responses to goaltending and the future of Shawn Horcoff and Sam Gagner intrigued me the most.He was asked about Horcoff and his future with the team. Well, I think that that will be determined as the summer goes along with Shawn. I have a lot of respect for Shawn as a guy that really saw him come into the league. He was a player that played at Michigan State and played in our minor league team and came in and I saw him really develop as a player and as a person over the years. The one thing I will say about pl
Can Oilers successfully dump Hemsky?
Source: The Hockey News Rumors
Date: 2013-05-24
Oilers will try to move Hemsky; Burmistrov wants out of Winnipeg; and more. -
Oilers look to sign Gagner long-term and say goodbye to Khabibulin
Source: Edmonton Journal - Cult of Hockey
Date: 2013-05-24
Oilers GM Craig MacTavish recently answered questions of season ticket holders. CHED’s Dan Tencer transcribed highlights and you can read his post here. What follows is my own take on what I saw as Mac’s key points… On Khabibulin MacTavish on getting a new goalie: “Well, we’re going to be very active in finding at least a couple goalies.” MacTavish added that Nikolai Khabibulin played well but …. “The problem with Nik, from our perspective, is that he’s a 40 year old body who wasn’t able to stay as healthy as what you need.” My take? This is exactly what I wanted to hear. MacTavish nailed it in terms of Khabibulin, that you ne
More MacT Gold….
Source: Putting on the Foil
Date: 2013-05-24
Tencer has a summary of the MacT phone interview with fans from yesterday. Read here. I absolutely love that he was as honest as he was about some things, namely the goalie situation, and to an extent, Shawn Horcoff. I’ve always liked Horcoff, but I can’t help but think he’s replaceable with some names out [...]