Oilers defenceman prospect could be steal of 2018 NHL Draft class
Michael Kesselring could be a diamond in the rough for the Edmonton Oilers. Read More
Source: The Edmonton Sun
Date: 2020-07-09
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Real Life Podcast Episode 195 – Shooting shots, catfishing, and mood boards
Welcome, fair citizens, to a brand new Thursday episode of the Real Life Podcast. On today’s show, the guys looked at everything from memes to mood boards to catfishing to junior golf and everything in between. To kick off today’s episode, the boys got started with a look at the memes that get posted around the Nation and Oodle Noodle accounts and how Baggedmilk and Wanye get the ideas. However, as anyone that listens to the podcast regularly has come to expect, the conversation was quickl
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2020-07-09
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How many Oilers could be Olympians in 2022?
One of the most exciting details of the upcoming CBA extension is the news that NHL players will likely be returning to the winter Olympics in both 2022 and 2026. Getting a chance to see true ‘best on best’ hockey is something we haven’t seen in a long time. Even though the World Cup of Hockey was a lot of fun to watch back in 2016, it still didn’t have the same buzz as the Olympics. But now, it seems like we might be getting the chance to see Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby on the sam
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2020-07-09
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Lineup Depth Will Be A Must in 2020 Playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers have eight solid NHL defenceman on their roster. They have had a complimentary mix of puck movers, puck carriers, physical prowess, good skaters, youth and experience. And they will likely need all of them if they want to make an extended postseason appearance. In a normal year, the playoffs can become a battle of attrition, where staying healthy is as much of a challenge as the opponent, and this season it might be even more important with five playoff rounds. Recent histo
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2020-07-09
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NHL depth will be a must in 2020 playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers have eight solid NHL defenceman on their roster. They have had a complimentary mix of puck movers, puck carriers, physical prowess, good skaters, youth and experience. And they will likely need all of them if they want to make an extended postseason appearance. In a normal year, the playoffs can become a battle of attrition, where staying healthy is as much of a challenge as the opponent, and this season it might be even more important with five playoff rounds. Recent histo
Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2020-07-09
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Hot Links: Thursday, July 9
Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Emily Cave on Colby, Oilers and Seattle, Bouchard and Neal arrive, Edmonton’s expansion issues, wingers, Tippett’s strategy, and MORE! Morning, everyone! Emily Cave sat down with ESPN to talk about her husband Colby’s life and how she’ll remember and honor him moving forward. Does William Lagesson’s future lie in Edmonton or elsewhere like, say, Seattle? Zack Kassian was in some temperature of water yesterday after a picture s
Source: Copper N Blue
Date: 2020-07-09
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Phase 3 Training Camp Preview: Can Jets’ Hellebuyck recapture Vezina form?
At the time of the pause, the Winnipeg Jets were playing some of their best hockey and had put together their longest winning streak of the season (four games), while establishing a template for how they needed to play in order to be successful. Those qualities were on display in a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in the final game before the lengthy break. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff made a couple of astute deals prior to the NHL trade deadline without sacrificing much of the futu
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2020-07-09
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Training Camp Roster, 1999
Baseball does it so much better, marking time and place for all things great and small. When Rusty Staub returned to the Expos for a pennant run a decade after he captivated a nation, the moment took on a life of its own, like a coronation or a lifetime achievement award from the Academy. Hockey? Who wants yesterday’s papers, who wants yesterday’s girl? Let’s go back to September 3, 1999. NEW for @TheAthleticEDM Dave Tippett’s postseason strategy against the Blackhawks. https:
Source: Lowetide
Date: 2020-07-09
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Tape To Tape podcast: The shock of labour peace and a new UFA reality
As the NHL marches toward its return to play, Ryan and Rory welcome Mark Spector to the show. The veteran Edmonton-based reporter has covered a lot of work stoppages during his career, so he has a lot to say about the league and NHLPA walking hand-in-hand into a new era of unprecedented labour peace. He also explains what life is going to be like covering an NHL training camp next week and breaks down the biggest questions heading into the Oilers’ preliminary-round series versus the Chicago B
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2020-07-09
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Emily Cave: My husband died at 25. Here's how I'll remember him
The widow of Colby Cave shares her story from this year, and how she's working to complete the couple's vision for helping others.
