Joe PosnanskiJOE'S BLOG Nov 18, 2008
Of course, as soon as I picked the Islanders, they stopped winning Stanley Cups, and the Edmonton Oilers took over, and I despised the Oilers and, then the Islanders became a fiasco, and yes, it is just abundantly clear that I am doomed to never, ever have any connection to a winning franchise. It's like my Superpower or something. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wings skate past Oilers, Conklin earns shutout Nov 18, 2008
Conklin made 20 saves for his fifth career shutout Monday night, Jiri Hudler and Niklas Kronwall each had a goal and an assist and Detroit beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0. "Got a win Friday (3-2 in Florida). Got to see my wife and the baby (son Nash) and now the shutout. Been a good three days," Conklin said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Tucker leads Avalanche past Oilers Nov 16, 2008
7 seconds left in regulation, then added the winner in the fifth round of a shootout in the Colorado Avalanche's 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wellwood bulks up on goals Nov 15, 2008
Leafs forward Jason Blake cemented himself in Toronto's everyday lineup with a two-assist effort in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Blake played two solid periods, then dented the scoresheet twice in the third. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Kaberle leads Maple Leafs past Oilers Nov 14, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta - Tomas Kaberle had a goal and two assists, Matt Stajan added three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs won for just the second time in their last six games, beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rush to face defending CHL champs Nov 14, 2008
Forward Les Reaney leaves team after recall by NHLs Edmonton Oilers ... Rapid City will have to do without forward Les Reaney, who was recalled by the NHL Edmonton Oilers and reassigned to the Dayton Bombers of the East Coast Hockey League. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Proposed tax on visiting athletes revisited Nov 12, 2008
Its purpose was to help the NHL's Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers, who were hit hard by the exchange rate on the Canadian dollar. It was eliminated on Dec. 31, 2006, because the NHL had introduced a salary cap by then and the dollar was much stronger. (Globe and Mail)
Mason makes his mark Nov 12, 2008
His first win came against the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-4 thriller last Wednesday ... Canadian Steve Mason won his first NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-4 thriller last Wednesday. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
NHL results: Oilers top Rangers in shootout Nov 11, 2008
AP photo - Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers defends the net against New York Rangers forward Fredrik Sjostrom during the shootout in an NHL hockey game Monday in New York. NEW YORK Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in the shootout and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for the Oilers, who ended their longest road trip of the season with a victory over the Rangers. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hemsky scores lone shootout goal in Oilers' win Nov 11, 2008
Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers (38) defends the net against New York Rangers forward Lauri Korpikoski, of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York ... NEW YORK - Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in the shootout and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for the Edmonton Oilers, who ended their longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday... (Anchorage Daily News)
Oilersedge Rangers in shootout Nov 11, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -The Edmonton Oilers' longest road trip of the season produced a winning record and a new force in goal. In his second start in two days, rookie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves through overtime and then went 3-for-3 in the shootout to lift the Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Rangers on Monday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Winter Hawks Team names former Blazers ticket salesman president Nov 11, 2008
That formula helped double the season ticket base during Piper's tenure as executive vice president of the Edmonton Oilers from 1995-2000 and vice president of the Carolina Hurricanes the next two years. He started his career as a Trail Blazers ticket salesman in the early 1980s after graduating from the University of Oregon. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Oilers win in shootout Nov 11, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in the shootout and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for the Edmonton Oilers, who ended their longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Hemsky's shot in the second round was blocked by Henrik Lundqvist's arm, but not enough to keep it out of the net. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports in Brief: Four enter Hockey Hall of Fame Nov 11, 2008
Igor Larionov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto last night as part of the 2008 class that included longtime Edmonton Oilers winger Glenn Anderson, linesman Ray Scapinello, and late junior hockey builder Ed Chynoweth. Larionov, who starred for the Soviet Union, then won three Stanley Cups for the Detroit Red Wings, is the sixth Russian-born inductee. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Oilers rookie goalie impresses against Rangers Nov 11, 2008
Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers aims to provide an unlikely solution to the Edmonton Oilers' convoluted three-goalie system. The 24-year-old rookie followed a 37-save effort at New Jersey by stopping 40 shots a day later in a 3-2 shootout victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. (International Herald Tribune)
Drouin-Deslauriers helps Oilers beat Devils Nov 10, 2008
Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers gloves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night, Nov. 9, 2008, in Newark, N.J. ... NEWARK, N.J. - Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 37 saves in his second career start and Ales Hemsky scored a goal for the fourth straight game to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Sunday night. (Anchorage Daily News)
RINK REPORT: New class headed into Hall of Fame Nov 10, 2008
Former Edmonton Oilers star Glenn Anderson likes to say, "I hated to lose more than I liked to win.". That attitude fueled him to become one of the top playoff scorers in NHL history, and that reputation helped him earn a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame class that will be enshrined Monday night in Toronto. (USA Today -- Sports)
Oilers stop Devils Nov 10, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 37 saves in his second career start and Ales Hemsky scored a goal for the fourth straight game to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Sunday night at Newark, N.J.In his first start since Oct. 17, Drouin-Deslauriers made several key saves to protect the lead. He stopped 19 shots in the second period. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malkin sets up 3 scores in Penguins' win Nov 7, 2008
PITTSBURGH (AP) -This came so easily for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a five-goal lead at home against a road-weary Edmonton Oilers team that looked as if it couldn't wait to get off the ice. During a frantic final 11 minutes in which they barely preserved a one-goal advantage, easy was the last word that was on the Penguins' minds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins hold off Oilers' rally Nov 7, 2008
PITTSBURGH It looked like it was going to be an easy night for the Pittsburgh Penguins after they built a five-goal lead at home against a road-weary Edmonton Oilers team that looked as if it couldn't wait to get off the ice ... Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby uses his stick to push Edmonton Oilers defenceman Theo Peckham during the first period of their game in Pittsburgh. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Columbus 5, Edmonton 4 Nov 6, 2008
Manny Malhotra tipped in a rebound with 1:09 left, making a winner of the prized goalie prospect in his NHL debut and leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. At the stoppage of play I looked up and saw there was 1:09 on the board,'' the 20-year-old Mason said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Malhotra's goal gives Mason win in Jackets debut Nov 6, 2008
tipped in a rebound with 1:09 left, making a winner of the prized goalie prospect in his NHL debut and leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tracking the early trends in the NHL season Nov 6, 2008
But beware the Edmonton Oilers; they have the young talent and coaching to make a serious move up the ladder. OILERS DETAILS. (USA Today -- Sports)
McGinn, Clowe score late goals to lift the Sharks Nov 5, 2008
Kolanos played in his first NHL game since Dec. 15, 2005 with the Edmonton Oilers. Grier scored his eighth goal against the Wild, his most against any team except Calgary (11). (Anchorage Daily News)
Opinion: First-hand lessons on second-season struggles Nov 5, 2008
Sam Gagner, Edmonton Oilers: Like the three previous sophs, Gagner is looking for his first goal. He was stoned on a penalty shot by Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo but at least got an assist against the Canucks to register his only point of the season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Third-period surge lifts Sharks Nov 5, 2008
"That second goal was a big goal for them,'' Wild goalkeeper Niklas Backstrom said.Clowe and Wild defender Erik Reitz each drew a five-minute fighting penalty after a lengthy scuffle midway through the third period.The Sharks, who rank second in the NHL in shots per game, recorded 49 against the Wild.Notes: Wild D Brent Burns was scratched with soreness in his upper body. ... Kolanos played in his first NHL game since Dec. 15, 2005 with the Edmonton Oilers. ... Grier scored his eighth goal... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sophomore jinx for Gagner? Nov 4, 2008
EDMONTON After exceeding expectations with the Edmonton Oilers as the youngest player in the NHL last season, Sam Gagner is struggling to find his form in his sophomore campaign. Fifth in rookie scoring with 49 points and seventh in voting for the Calder Trophy in 2007-08 as an 18-year-old, Gagner has just two assists through 11 games this season. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Hemsky scores two, Oilers snap Flyers' streak, 5-4 Nov 3, 2008
PHILADELPHIA Ales Hemsky had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers held on to end the Philadelphia Flyers' four-game winning streak with a 5-4 win Sunday. Sheldon Souray added a goal and assist, Erik Cole and Dustin Penner also scored, and Tom Gilbert had three assists for the Oilers, who won their second straight after dropping five in a row. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* NHL: Oilers snap losing streak against Carolina Nov 3, 2008
The Edmonton Oilers Ethan Moreau, top, mixes it up with the Carolina Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu during the first period of their NHL game in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Red Wings power to victory Nov 3, 2008
But whether it's the Red Wings, the 1980s Edmonton Oilers, or the Soviet Red Army at its offensive height, the Vancouver Canucks are not accustomed to surrendering three power-play goals in one game and having their penalty-killing toyed with like a yo-yo. But such was the case on Sunday in a 3-2 loss to Detroit before 18,630 at General Motors Place. (Globe and Mail)
Canes come alive in win Nov 3, 2008
A day after a frustrating 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Canes trailed the Leafs 3-1 deep into the second period. Would Carolina fail to win a point in back-to-back home games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Oilers snap Flyers' streak Nov 3, 2008
PHILADELPHIA Ales Hemsky is rounding into form and the Edmonton Oilers are winning again ... Edmonton Oilers goalie Dwayne Roloson deflects the puck in the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers Sunday ... Highlights from Sunday's game between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Moreau helps Oilerstop 'Canes, snap 5-game skid Nov 2, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -In 88 seconds, Ethan Moreau helped the Edmonton Oilers end two weeks of losing. Moreau scored two goals in the final 1:28 to give Edmonton a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday and snap the Oilers' five-game losing streak. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oilers slick up Hurricanes late to snap five-game skid Nov 2, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) In 88 seconds, helped the Edmonton Oilers end two weeks of losing. Moreau scored two goals in the final 1:28 to give Edmonton a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday and snap the Oilers' five-game losing streak. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ex-Cane Cole leaves town a winner Nov 2, 2008
So much was made of Cole coming back for the first time since being traded to the Edmonton Oilers, of how emotional it would be for the former Carolina Hurricanes star forward, and many eyes certainly were on No. 26 during Saturday's game. But this was a game the Hurricanes badly wanted to win. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Business Of Hockey Nov 2, 2008
Five of the six Canadian teams Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers rose in value more than the league average. SORT LIST BY. (Forbes)
Best Hockey Fighters For The Buck Nov 2, 2008
The Edmonton Oilers used Dave Semenko as their policeman in the mid-1980s to keep Wayne Gretzky safe as the Oilers captured their first two championships. Says Lacavalier, a three-time All-Star who led the Tampa Bay Lighting in points last season: "We need [fighters]. If there weren't fights, players wouldn't be accountable for their actions." With NHL payrolls capped at 57% of revenue, having an inexpensive enforcer enables teams to spend more money on skilled players. (Forbes)
Moreau’s late surge sinks Carolina Nov 2, 2008
Edmonton Oilers' goalie Dwayne Roloson stops the puck from going over the goal line despite the efforts of Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12) with Oilers Dustin Penner (27) and Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu (15) of Finland nearby during third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 ... RALEIGH In 88 seconds, Ethan Moreau helped the Edmonton Oilers end two weeks of losing. (Washington Daily News, NC)
On Deck: Nov. 3 - 9 (Today) Nov 2, 2008
Penguins: The local ice hockey club finally comes in off the road for a game against the Edmonton Oilers, who themselves are in the middle of a seven-game trip. Did you know: Through their 4-1 loss Oct. 30 in Phoenix, the Penguins had played 11 games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cole comes back home Nov 1, 2008
Today, it will be Erik Cole of the Edmonton Oilers who must go through such a game at the RBC Center, against the Canes. "For sure, he'll be a little more charged up," Brind'Amour said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cole supplied Canes' highlights Nov 1, 2008
Advertisements Luke DeCock, Staff Writer In Erik Cole's six seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes, he produced some of the most memorable playoff performances in the team's history, including his Willis Reed imitation against his current team, the Edmonton Oilers, in Game 6 of the 2006 Stanley Cup finals. Mostly, though, his best games came against the Montreal Canadiens. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes survive tough October Nov 1, 2008
Today's game against Erik Cole and the Edmonton Oilers is the first of nine home games out of their next 12. How the Hurricanes do in the stands this weekend with consecutive home games against Canadian teams -- Edmonton today, the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday -- will say a lot about how the recession is impacting their fan base. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The key eight Nov 1, 2008
Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner is also eligible to play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Unlike the above players, however, Gagner played last season in the NHL.. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Plunging dollar gives sports leagues a currency conniption Oct 30, 2008
The calculation is simple, Edmonton Oilers president Patrick LaForge said. "We're at $55-million [U.S.] in player comp and it's easy to calculate what every penny difference means. For every 10-per-cent drop, it moves down $5.5-million. So a 20-per-cent drop costs us around $11-million.". (Globe and Mail)
Cole was rookie force in '02 Oct 29, 2008
Advertisements Barry Svrluga, Staff Writer (Erik Cole, who was traded by the Hurricanes to the Edmonton Oilers in the offseason, returns to Raleigh Saturday. This article was published on June 3, 2002, in The News ver, before the start of that year's Stanley Cup finals. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wideman's OT goal helps give Thomas and Bruins win Oct 28, 2008
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33), from Slovakia, knocks down Edmonton Oilers left wing Dustin Penner (27) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 ... EDMONTON, Alberta - Dennis Wideman scored 3:18 into overtime and Tim Thomas made 27 saves, leading the Boston Bruins to a 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. (Anchorage Daily News)
NHL roundup: Rangers draw first blood in New York rivalry Oct 28, 2008
At Edmonton, Dennis Wideman scored 3:18 into overtime and Tim Thomas made 27 saves, leading the Boston Bruins to a 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Wideman scored on the power play after Shawn Horcoff went off for hooking midway through the extra period. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Cole will get chance for curtain call Oct 28, 2008
Advertisements Luke Decock, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Erik Cole's impending return to the RBC Center with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday should mark one of the few times Carolina Hurricanes fans have had a real chance to salute one of their departed favorites. Ron Francis, Arturs Irbe and Glen Wesley, just to name a few, were traded elsewhere but never played against the Hurricanes in Raleigh. (News & Observer -- Sports)
How bad are they? Oct 27, 2008
The team they played in the cup, the Edmonton Oilers, had a low payroll. In the eastern conf finals, Hurricanes played another team with a low payroll, the Sabres. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Canucks beat Oilers 6-3 Oct 26, 2008
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Kyle Wellwood scored the go-ahead goal a power play 2:32 into the third period and the Vancouver Canucks used strong special teams to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Saturday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Holy hockey sticks! Oct 25, 2008
Edmonton Oilers fans pray before a statue of Wayne Gretzky prior to a playoff game. A new university course studies outpourings of faith such as these. (Globe and Mail)
Avalanche beat Oilers for fourth straight win Oct 24, 2008
DENVER - Ian Laperriere scored his first goal of the season, Peter Budaj stopped 25 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche won their fourth straight, beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tellqvist, Coyotes edge Capitals Oct 24, 2008
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Keenan's feet to the flames Oct 24, 2008
Questions about the Flames have been rampant this month, as the team has delivered some wildly unpredictable performances losing twice to the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers before edging the Washington Capitals on strong efforts from Jarome Iginla and goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, then winning again last night against the Nashville Predators, 5-3. That game quieted some of the discontent, but not all. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Ovechkin the next 'Great' in NHL? Oct 23, 2008
In that 1981-82 season with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky also had 120 assists for 212 points. A season ago, Ovechkin scored 65 goals to go with 47 assists. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Oilers one win away from milestone Oct 22, 2008
EDMONTON They haven't all been artistic masterpieces, but the Edmonton Oilers are one win away from their best start to a season in 23 years ... Edmonton Oilers' Erik Cole, left to right, Shawn Horcoff and Lubomir Visnovsky , celebrate Horcoff's goal against the Colorado Avalanche earlier this month. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Second T.O. team long overdue Oct 22, 2008
Someone need only ask the current general manager Cliff Fletcher about his days with the Calgary Flames – and how the presence of the Wayne Gretzky-led Edmonton Oilers up the highway created a level of urgency to build a championship-calibre team of their own. Competition is a good thing – and whether a second Toronto-based team played out of the ACC or built its own arena somewhere in the vast metropolitan area, it would develop an immediate and natural rivalry with the rebuilding... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
* NHL: Colorado edges past Dallas 5-4 Oct 20, 2008
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Steve MacIntyre, left, grimaces as he clutches the jersey of the Calgary Flames Brandon Prust in Edmonton, Canada, on Saturday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why show full of foul-mouthed rink talk works Oct 20, 2008
Tonight, Esposito himself has agreed to come up with the money to keep the Edmonton Oilers from being sold to the United States, when Cake's newly acknowledged 18-year-old daughter Dallas punches the hockey legend in the face for calling her "Babycakes.". Looks like "Upstairs" will have to step in. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Why it's Stevie Y Oct 20, 2008
Gretzky will be a member of Yzerman's advisory group, which is also expected to include a number of the NHL's most experienced general managers, men such as Ken Holland, his boss in Detroit, as well as the Montreal Canadiens' Bob Gainey and the Edmonton Oilers' Kevin Lowe. The coaching staff will not be named until the end of the NHL season, but barring a complete reversal of fortune, the leading candidate will be Red Wings' head coach Mike Babcock, who was behind the bench for last year's... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Oilers win 4th straight, burn Flames 3-2 Oct 19, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta - Ethan Moreau and Fernando Pisani both had a goal and assist, and the Edmonton Oilers scored three times in the second period to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 Saturday night and remain unbeaten. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hossa lifts Wings over Rangers Oct 19, 2008
Yzerman announced that Red Wings general manager Ken Holland will be an associate director along with Kevin Lowe, the Edmonton Oilers president of hockey operations. Lowe was a playing member of the Rangers when they won the Stanley Cup in 1994. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oilers burn Flames again, improve to 4-0 Oct 19, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -Steve MacIntyre didn't score the big goal or set up a breakaway but the 28-year-old rookie Steve MacIntyre still managed to spark the Edmonton Oilers. Ethan Moreau and Fernando Pisani both had a goal and assist, and the Oilers scored three times in the second period to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 Saturday night and remain unbeaten. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Yzerman takes charge as Canadian Olympic hockey chief Oct 19, 2008
Holland is the Wings' general manager and Lowe is president of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers. Yzerman takes over from Wayne Gretzky, who put together the gold-medal winning team at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and the club that struggled at the 2006 Turin Games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hockey: Rush falls again in extra time Oct 19, 2008
Reaney signed with the Edmonton Oilers in February. Manning, a right-hander, tallied 63 points (11 goals, 52 assists) with 60 penalty minutes in a full season with Texas last season. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
