Taylor Hall, Magnus Paajarvi and Jordan Eberle are well aware of the expectations swirling around them. They are being touted as the saviors who will return the downtrodden Edmonton Oilers to their 1980s glory -- but that's not something they're concerned with right now.
It's not that they aren't aware of all that hype, but the only thing Hall, 18; Paajarvi, 19; and Eberle, 20, are focused on
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Posted by OilerFan 1 day 3 hours ago (http://www.nhl.com)Oilers' Khabibulin sentenced to 30 days in jail
Posted by OilerFan 1 day 10 hours ago (http://www.cbc.ca)
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin was sentenced Tuesday in an Arizona courtroom to 30 days in jail for drunk driving, but he will remain free while his case is under appeal.
Khabibulin's lawyer, Mark Dubiel, told reporters at the Scottsdale City Court that the sentence is stayed pending the appeal, and his client is free to leave the United States. Read More »
Khabibulin's lawyer, Mark Dubiel, told reporters at the Scottsdale City Court that the sentence is stayed pending the appeal, and his client is free to leave the United States. Read More »
Oilers Facing More Tough Times With Khabibulin Sentencing
Posted by OilerFan 1 day 10 hours ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
And on Tuesday, instead of taking his medicine and helping to clear the cloud that hangs over the Edmonton Oilers upcoming training camp, Khabibulin appealed his extreme drunk driving conviction, drawing out this messy situation for who knows how long?
"It could take months, for what I understand," a disappointed looking Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said of the appeal process. "Obviously this is Read More »
"It could take months, for what I understand," a disappointed looking Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said of the appeal process. "Obviously this is Read More »
Oilers sign Gagner to two-year deal
Posted by OilerFan 3 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
The Edmonton Oilers have signed 21-year old forward Sam Gagner to a two-year, $4.55 million contract. The cap hit is $2.275 million per year.
In 68 games played last season, Gagner scored 15 goals and posted 26 assists. Read More »
In 68 games played last season, Gagner scored 15 goals and posted 26 assists. Read More »
Khabibulin could receive further discipline following sentencing
Posted by OilerFan 4 days ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
Jail time might not be the only punishment Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin receives, following his DUI conviction.
Sportsnet.ca has learned that the Oilers could possibly discipline Khabibulin, soon after his sentencing Tuesday, with a decision expected. Read More »
Sportsnet.ca has learned that the Oilers could possibly discipline Khabibulin, soon after his sentencing Tuesday, with a decision expected. Read More »
Oilers not planning on re-signing Comrie
Posted by OilerFan 5 days ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
Mike Comrie has a new wife. If he wants to continue his NHL career, he’ll need to find a new team.
Comrie, 29, recently married actress-pop singer Hilary Duff. The veteran centre played 43 games for Edmonton last season scoring 13 goals and 21 points, but the Oilers are not planning to bring him back. Read More »
Comrie, 29, recently married actress-pop singer Hilary Duff. The veteran centre played 43 games for Edmonton last season scoring 13 goals and 21 points, but the Oilers are not planning to bring him back. Read More »
Guilty verdict in Khabibulin impaired driving trial
Posted by cegeland 5 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
Edmonton Oilers' goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was convicted Friday of three charges related to drunk driving and speeding in Arizona earlier this year.
The four-time all-star could face up to six months in jail when he is sentenced Tuesday. Read More »
The four-time all-star could face up to six months in jail when he is sentenced Tuesday. Read More »
Khabibulin And Souray Updates
Posted by OilerFan 6 days ago (http://www.edmontonjournal.com)
Nikolai Khabibulin will likely find out Friday if he’s going to jail.
The Edmonton Oilers goaltender will have his driving under the influence and speeding case heard before a judge in Scottsdale Municipal Court in Arizona Friday afternoon. Read More »
The Edmonton Oilers goaltender will have his driving under the influence and speeding case heard before a judge in Scottsdale Municipal Court in Arizona Friday afternoon. Read More »
