Things we think we know: McDavid, Draisaitl want more out of Oilers
EDMONTON — Things We (Think We) Know. Series V, Volume I. I’ve covered 35 years of the National Hockey League, give or take. Which means I’ve been to 35 years…
‘Looking for improvement’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman on goaltending
The Edmonton Oilers had an earlier end-of-season media availability than they are used to on Saturday, and general manager Stan Bowman wasn’t hiding his disappointment. “We’re obviously not in a…
Five thoughts on the state of the Edmonton Oilers
TORONTO — It’s a blanket statement and obviously it doesn’t cover everyone, but at this point, it feels like Canadians have slowly gotten on board with the idea that if…
‘Not good enough’: Playoff-fatigued Oilers overwhelmed by upstart Ducks
ANAHEIM — They’ve been searching for it all year long. As it turns out, “it” was never there. The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks Thursday night, losing…
Oilers notebook: Veterans not sweating the pressure of Game 6
ANAHEIM — With their team’s season on the line again, Edmonton Oilers fans will watch nervously Thursday night. More so than the players, actually, who have been in more of…
Hot and not so much: Oilers’ mid-series report cards
EDMONTON — We’ve reached the point in this series when we’re spending more time spent in the air and airports than inside hockey rinks, as we navigate back and forth…
Oilers’ experience pays off in Game 5 win to save season
EDMONTON — It’s still unknown whether the Edmonton Oilers have two more wins over these Anaheim Ducks in them this spring. But the Oilers couldn’t settle this series on Tuesday…
Notebook: With McDavid’s status in doubt, ailing Oilers aim to push past Ducks
McDavid missed morning skate along with third-line centre Jason Dickinson — also a game-time decision — on the same day the Oilers captain was named as a finalist for the…
Assessing Connor McDavid concern level as Oilers face elimination
With five minutes left in regulation and the score tied in Game 4 on Sunday, Connor McDavid gloved down a loose puck in the defensive zone and took off. The…
Oilers backed into corner as injuries, fatigue weigh on roster
EDMONTON — The fact that the Edmonton Oilers’ entire season was suspended in time — players and coaches waiting/praying on a decision from a Situation Room that’s 4,000 km away,…