In any case, the Vancouver Canucks emerged from six weeks on the road broken up by that Olympic thing sitting atop the Northwest Division and with a playoff spot almost secured.
The Canucks did some interesting work on the 8-5-1 odyssey. Most notably, they began it by coming back from three goals down in the Centre of the Universe to shock the Maple Leafs 5-3 on national TV, outscoring Bri
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Canucks Back At Home After 14 Game Road Trip
Posted by cegeland 11 hours ago (http://www.vancouversun.com)Oiler Young Goaltender Deslaurier Starting To Wear Down
Posted by OilerFan 2 days ago (http://www.edmontonjournal.com)
Edmonton Oilers coach Pat Quinn has adopted a win-and-you're-in philosophy with his young goalies in the last six weeks, so we'll see what happens now that Jeff Deslauriers has turned mortal.
Deslauriers had beaten the Minnesota Wild 2-1 and shut out the New Jersey Devils 2-0, stopping 60 straight shots at one point, but he could only do so much against the withering attack of the Ottawa Senat Read More »
Deslauriers had beaten the Minnesota Wild 2-1 and shut out the New Jersey Devils 2-0, stopping 60 straight shots at one point, but he could only do so much against the withering attack of the Ottawa Senat Read More »
Nash Leaves Game Against Kings With Lower Body Injury
Posted by cegeland 3 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
Columbus Blue Jackets' sniper and Olympic gold medallist Rick Nash left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Kings with what the team is describing as a 'lower-body' injury.
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Oilers Expected To Make Deals Before The Deadline
Posted by OilerFan 11 days ago (http://www.theglobeandmail.com)
They're at the bottom of the NHL standings despite having one of the league's higher payrolls. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that Edmonton Oilers GM Steve Tambellini will be trying to wheel and deal before the league's trade deadline Wednesday.
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Smyth Leading By Example In LA
Posted by OilerFan 28 days ago (http://www.edmontonjournal.com)
Ryan Smyth, who has been a vagabond since 2007, when the Edmonton Oilers foolishly traded him in a war of wills over a fistful of dollars, has changed hockey sweaters three times in the three years.
But, his style of play never changes. It's all about punching the clock, no shortcuts. Read More »
But, his style of play never changes. It's all about punching the clock, no shortcuts. Read More »
The Downfall Of Three Aging Oilers
Posted by OilerFan 31 days ago (http://communities.canada.com)
They have become over-the-hill right before our eyes.
An uncertain moment. A step slow. A terrible mistake. Yet another goal against the Edmonton Oilers.
That's the story of Shawn Horcoff, Ethan Moreau and Fernando Pisani's 2009-10 season. All three of them have suffered numerous injuries in recent years, and while not one of them is ancient by NHL standards, they have failed to get the job Read More »
An uncertain moment. A step slow. A terrible mistake. Yet another goal against the Edmonton Oilers.
That's the story of Shawn Horcoff, Ethan Moreau and Fernando Pisani's 2009-10 season. All three of them have suffered numerous injuries in recent years, and while not one of them is ancient by NHL standards, they have failed to get the job Read More »
Toskala Still Wants To Be A Starter
Posted by cegeland 32 days ago (http://www.ocregister.com)
Expunging his Maple Leafs tenure from memory is understandable for Toskala, whose forgettable stint with Toronto ended Jan. 31 when he was traded to the Ducks with winger Jason Blake for goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
Toskala will serve as backup to Jonas Hiller, a scenario that probably won't last beyond this season because Toskala's contract will expire, and keeping him as a backup seems u Read More »
Toskala will serve as backup to Jonas Hiller, a scenario that probably won't last beyond this season because Toskala's contract will expire, and keeping him as a backup seems u Read More »
Souray Willing To Wave No Trade Clause
Posted by OilerFan 46 days ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
"I never thought I'd be waiving it (no trade clause)," Souray said. "I chose Edmonton over other teams because I intended on staying here."
His future in an Oilers uniform could now be in jeopardy as Souray’s agent and Edmonton general manager Steve Tambellini look at other possible hockey destinations for the defenceman. Read More »
His future in an Oilers uniform could now be in jeopardy as Souray’s agent and Edmonton general manager Steve Tambellini look at other possible hockey destinations for the defenceman. Read More »
