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The Antti Prospect
As the AHL season winds down, the story on the young OKC prospects has some interesting final chapters. Among the most interesting is Antti Tyrvainen. Undrafted and stick in Oklahoma City all season,...
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ONE GREAT MINOR LEAGUE TEAM
Perhaps it has been so long we’ve forgotten, but it is worth remembering this: a good minor league organization is very valuable to an NHL team’s future. The 2001-02 Hamilton Bulldogs are long...
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COVER STORY
We’re at a point where we need to decide which junior AHL or Euro kid we’re going to follow this year. There are several candidates. Woodguy nominated Mitchell Moroz, suggested he’d be a good follow...
View ArticleOIL KINGS ROLL
Edmonton Oil Kings looked like a returning champion in the game last night, and predictions of another huge season appear to be on target. Keegan Lowe (Carolina) had a big game, filling all of the...
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OPENING DAY(S)
One of the great things about the lockout is that we can keep close tabs on lesser leagues and prospects outside the first round. The CHL and Europe are underway, and up next comes AHL and NCAA. This...
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“WALKING THE SHOP FLOOR WITH YOUR BOYS”
The long death march for the NHL season begins and with that our minds turn to mush. OR, we might try something completely different! Chances are you’re old enough to find things to do worthwhile...
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THE BLUE
At some point over the last decade, the Oilers changed their minds about defensemen. Instead of “we need veterans to mentor the youth” the club appears to have adopted a “throw ‘em all out there,...
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AMATEUR NIGHT
Tonight the Barons are in action, but it is time to focus on the junior and college players in Edmonton’s system who are also slated to play this evening. Some solid work over the last week or so means...
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IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD!
Happy Asteroid Day! The ultimate fly-by happens during the noon hour today. I understand that the asteroid will borrow from George Bush tradition and ‘tip its wing’ as it passes New Orleans. I don’t...
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STU’S GRADUATING BLUE
From Martin Marincin to Joey Laleggia, the Edmonton Oilers have drafted 9 defensemen since 2010. Two are in the pro feeder system, several more graduate this spring and still others may spend a year in...
View ArticleTHE COST OF CLIFFORD
I was a little surprised this morning when we started discussing value payments to Los Angeles for Kyle Clifford. The Kings are led by an exceptionally smart General Manager and are extremely unlikely...
View ArticleOILERS AMATEUR SCOUTS 2012-2013
The poor son of a gun in the Seals uniform is Gerry Ehman, who had a solid career in the original 6 and four more good years with the expansion Seals. His real gift to the game came from scouting, and...
View ArticleJUJHAR’S BIG JUMP
One of the stories that ran out of sequence this summer was Jujhar Khaira’s signing. It makes a difference, because there’s an increased chance that the young, developing Khaira will be placed in a...
View ArticleEVEN STRENGTH SCORING IN DRAFT ELIGIBLE SEASONS (CHL)
When it comes to assessing pure offensive ability for prospects, it’s important to let all of the air out of their tires. We do that by Desjardins or Vollman NHLE, but we can also help ourselves by...
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WE’RE ONLY MAKING PLANS FOR MARTIN
We’re just a few games into Martin Marincin’s career in the NHL, but these games are some of the most encouraging in years for Oiler fans. If Marincin can do this at 21, can Nurse do this at 20? Can...
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SOMETHING IN THE AIR
When it comes to assessing pure offensive ability for prospects, it’s important to let all of the air out of their tires. We do that by Desjardins or Vollman NHLE, but we can also help ourselves by...
View ArticleROLL OVER BEETHOVEN
The hockey news is finally starting to roll, after a summer that had explosions in June and early July and then fell into a deep slumber. For Edmonton Oilers fans, the last 24 hours have been full of...
View ArticleWASTING AT BATS
In the next few weeks we’ll say goodbye to Jeff Petry. Drafted by the team, signed, played in the minors, built his way up and flew sorties for a few years as an Oiler as he learned his trade. Petry is...
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SABRES AT OILERS, G49 2014-15
The Edmonton Oilers can dip into the draft pool during the final 33 games of the season by simply getting Nail Yakupov straightened out. I think it’s reasonable to suggest Todd Nelson could secure an...
View ArticleARE THE BARONS DEVELOPING ENOUGH NHL TALENT?
It would be folly to ignore Todd Nelson’s presence as Oilers head coach when AHL players are recalled to Edmonton. Anton Lander’s multiple false starts over the last several years seems to have found...
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