http://www.icecoldnews.com The Hockey Social News Network Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:06:24 -0600 en http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/oilers-continue-to-build-slowly-towards-the-future-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/oilers-continue-to-build-slowly-towards-the-future-1/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:06:24 -0600 OilerFan Article And Opinions http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/oilers-continue-to-build-slowly-towards-the-future-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-re-sign-brule-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-re-sign-brule-1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:54:58 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-re-sign-brule-1/
Brule, 23, was rewarded after the best season of his NHL career. He was second on the Oilers with 17 goals and third with 37 points, in 65 games.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Hockey-Related/rexall-place-has-had-24-health-violation-since-2009-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Hockey-Related/rexall-place-has-had-24-health-violation-since-2009-1/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:44:34 -0600 OilerFan Hockey Related http://www.icecoldnews.com/Hockey-Related/rexall-place-has-had-24-health-violation-since-2009-1/
A CBC News review of health inspection reports found a wide range of violations, from unsafe storage of food to a lack of sanitizer bottles for cleaning food preparation areas and utensils.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-to-do-about-souray-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-to-do-about-souray-1/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:45:42 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-to-do-about-souray-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/patience-needed-with-this-young-oilers-team-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/patience-needed-with-this-young-oilers-team-1/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:06:38 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/patience-needed-with-this-young-oilers-team-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/katz-arena-stance-not-seen-as-a-threat-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/katz-arena-stance-not-seen-as-a-threat-1/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:05:11 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/katz-arena-stance-not-seen-as-a-threat-1/
Billionaire businessman Daryl Katz was just expressing a financial reality, Mandel said, amid heated discussions about whether to build a new downtown arena for the National Hockey League franchise.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/steve-smith-the-first-oilers-smitty-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/steve-smith-the-first-oilers-smitty-1/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:49:33 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/steve-smith-the-first-oilers-smitty-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/omarra-signs-one-year-deal-with-the-oilers-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/omarra-signs-one-year-deal-with-the-oilers-1/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:51:58 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/omarra-signs-one-year-deal-with-the-oilers-1/
The 23-year-old got his first taste of NHL action last season when he played three games with the Oilers, recording one assist.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/an-interview-with-oilers-head-coach-tom-renney-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/an-interview-with-oilers-head-coach-tom-renney-1/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:50:23 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/an-interview-with-oilers-head-coach-tom-renney-1/
On the contrary, I don't think Tambellini had much say in this hiring.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/jaques-believes-he-will-finally-stay-healthy-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/jaques-believes-he-will-finally-stay-healthy-1/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:08:53 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/jaques-believes-he-will-finally-stay-healthy-1/
3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-re-sign-jaques-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-re-sign-jaques-1/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:55:52 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-re-sign-jaques-1/
Jacques, 25, returns to the team after scoring four goals and adding seven assists in 49 games last season, with 78 penalty minutes.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/the-oilers-and-organizational-depth-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/the-oilers-and-organizational-depth-1/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:56:58 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/the-oilers-and-organizational-depth-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-sign-defenceman-belle-to-a-1-year-deal-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-sign-defenceman-belle-to-a-1-year-deal-1/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:51:59 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-sign-defenceman-belle-to-a-1-year-deal-1/
The 25-year-old Edmonton native was picked 30th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-sign-dubnyk-to-a-two-year-deal-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-sign-dubnyk-to-a-two-year-deal-1/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:48:45 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-sign-dubnyk-to-a-two-year-deal-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/could-smyth-make-a-return-to-the-oilers-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/could-smyth-make-a-return-to-the-oilers-1/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:48:33 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/could-smyth-make-a-return-to-the-oilers-1/
Will Smyth make a (tearful) return to Edmonton? I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't discount the possibility.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/the-future-of-the-oilers-looks-good-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/the-future-of-the-oilers-looks-good-1/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:08:44 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/the-future-of-the-oilers-looks-good-1/
3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-eberle-and-paajarvi-svensson-skate-in-front-of-crowds-at-development-camp-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-eberle-and-paajarvi-svensson-skate-in-front-of-crowds-at-development-camp-1/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:50:56 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-eberle-and-paajarvi-svensson-skate-in-front-of-crowds-at-development-camp-1/
The Oilers last three first-round draft picks opened a four-day development camp with the stands jammed, fans standing 10 deep behind the net and jerseys emblazoned with their names for sale in the lobby.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-signs-his-entry-level-contract-with-the-oilers-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-signs-his-entry-level-contract-with-the-oilers-1/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:47:33 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-signs-his-entry-level-contract-with-the-oilers-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/3-oilers-file-for-salary-arbitration-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/3-oilers-file-for-salary-arbitration-1/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:45:34 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/3-oilers-file-for-salary-arbitration-1/
So, while GM Steve Tambellini got his biggest signing of the off-season done today by inking Taylor Hall to a three-year entry level contract, he's still got some work remaining at the contract table.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-expects-to-sign-first-nhl-contract-today-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-expects-to-sign-first-nhl-contract-today-1/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:50:58 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/hall-expects-to-sign-first-nhl-contract-today-1/
The first-overall draft pick by the Oilers announced the likelihood of inking a deal heading into the team's developmental camp for young players in Edmonton beginning on Tuesday.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-place-souray-on-waivers-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-place-souray-on-waivers-1/ Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:40:49 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-place-souray-on-waivers-1/
Souray signed a five-year contract in 2007 that was supposed to see him in Edmonton through the end of the 2011-12 season, and the 33-year-old's no-move clause has expired.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-buy-out-nilsson-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-buy-out-nilsson-1/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:44:54 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-buy-out-nilsson-1/
The 24-year old had one year remaining on his original three-year contract, and would have earned $2.5 million with a $2 million hit against the salary cap. He is now an unrestricted free agent.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-trade-osullivan-to-coyotes-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-trade-osullivan-to-coyotes-1/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:43:21 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-trade-osullivan-to-coyotes-1/
O'Sullivan will be bought out by the Coyotes. According to www.capgeek.com, O'Sullivan's buyout is $795,583. The Oilers will keep Vandermeer and add his toughness to their thin defence corps.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-waive-moreau-osullivan-and-nilsson-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-waive-moreau-osullivan-and-nilsson-1/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:34:18 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-waive-moreau-osullivan-and-nilsson-1/ The Summer of Steve has included firing trainers, equipment guys, assistant GMs, head coaches but until yesterday there hadn't been any player moves.
After not qualifying Marc Pouliot and Ryan Potulny, Steve Tambellini continued to clean house and bought out Moreau, O'Sullivan and Nilsson.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-let-potulny-and-pouliot-go-to-free-agency-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-let-potulny-and-pouliot-go-to-free-agency-1/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:48:36 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-let-potulny-and-pouliot-go-to-free-agency-1/
NHL teams had until Monday to send out qualifying offers to pending restricted free agents.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-draft-a-tyler-to-go-with-their-taylor-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-draft-a-tyler-to-go-with-their-taylor-1/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:48:05 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-draft-a-tyler-to-go-with-their-taylor-1/ The Edmonton Oilers general manager kicked off the second round of the NHL draft by selecting prospect Tyler Pitlick on Saturday morning. Thwarted in his efforts to complete a deal that would allow him to draft both Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin a night earlier, Tambelllini was thrilled the Minnesota State centre fell to No. 31.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/top-10-ufa-goaltenders-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/top-10-ufa-goaltenders-1/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:49:17 -0600 OilerFan Article And Opinions http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/top-10-ufa-goaltenders-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/oilers-fumble-the-handling-of-quinn-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/oilers-fumble-the-handling-of-quinn-1/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:47:09 -0600 OilerFan Article And Opinions http://www.icecoldnews.com/Article-And-Opinions/oilers-fumble-the-handling-of-quinn-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/seguin-sees-edmonton-as-a-great-opportunity-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/seguin-sees-edmonton-as-a-great-opportunity-1/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:25:18 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/seguin-sees-edmonton-as-a-great-opportunity-1/
You know, in the interests of getting this thing right, completing the due diligence, making the correct decision between slick centreman Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers and swashbuckling winger Taylor Hall of the two-time Memorial Cup champion Windsor Spitfires.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-listening-to-all-offers-on-first-overall-pick-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-listening-to-all-offers-on-first-overall-pick-1/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:59:33 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-listening-to-all-offers-on-first-overall-pick-1/
Tambellini's response remains the same; he says he's not sure what it would take to move such a valuable asset, but he's willing to listen and consider all offers.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-oiler-fans-can-expect-from-omark-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-oiler-fans-can-expect-from-omark-1/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:30:14 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-oiler-fans-can-expect-from-omark-1/
3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-ink-magnus-paajarvi-svensson-to-a-3-year-deal-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-ink-magnus-paajarvi-svensson-to-a-3-year-deal-1/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:45:31 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-ink-magnus-paajarvi-svensson-to-a-3-year-deal-1/
The Oilers' first round selection (10th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Paajarvi-Svensson recently completed his third season with Timra IK of the Swedish Elite League where he finished third in team scoring with 29 points in 49 games.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/expectations-high-for-magnus-paajarvi-svensson-in-edmonton-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/expectations-high-for-magnus-paajarvi-svensson-in-edmonton-1/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:43:26 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/expectations-high-for-magnus-paajarvi-svensson-in-edmonton-1/
That certainly goes for chief scout Stu MacGregor, who called Paajarvi-Svensson's name with the 10th selection in the 2009 Entry Draft and will welcome him to Edmonton when the Oilers host a rookie camp July 5-9.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/do-the-oilers-need-an-enforcer-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/do-the-oilers-need-an-enforcer-1/ Wed, 26 May 2010 07:02:23 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/do-the-oilers-need-an-enforcer-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Hockey-Related/georges-laraque-tells-his-side-of-the-story-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Hockey-Related/georges-laraque-tells-his-side-of-the-story-1/ Sun, 23 May 2010 06:48:39 -0600 OilerFan Hockey Related http://www.icecoldnews.com/Hockey-Related/georges-laraque-tells-his-side-of-the-story-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-new-plan-is-to-develop-from-within-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-new-plan-is-to-develop-from-within-1/ Thu, 20 May 2010 07:00:03 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-new-plan-is-to-develop-from-within-1/
It starts with the No. 1 pick in next month's draft, earned by having the NHL's worst record this season, and also includes an increased emphasis on developing players through the minor leagues while spending less on free agents.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-prospects-hot-at-world-championships-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-prospects-hot-at-world-championships-1/ Thu, 20 May 2010 06:58:02 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-prospects-hot-at-world-championships-1/
Two of the club's top prospects are proving their talent against NHL players at the tournament in Germany.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-say-quinn-is-their-coach-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-say-quinn-is-their-coach-1/ Mon, 17 May 2010 06:49:00 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/oilers-say-quinn-is-their-coach-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/how-does-hemsky-figure-in-to-oilers-rebuilding-plans-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/how-does-hemsky-figure-in-to-oilers-rebuilding-plans-1/ Mon, 10 May 2010 06:54:54 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/how-does-hemsky-figure-in-to-oilers-rebuilding-plans-1/
With the No. 1 pick in his hip pocket, does Tambellini look to move somebody else of note -- Dustin Penner? -- to land another top-10 pick? Does he think slightly bigger than that, like top-five, or smaller?

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-if-hitchcock-wanted-to-coach-the-oilers-1/ http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-if-hitchcock-wanted-to-coach-the-oilers-1/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:13:04 -0600 OilerFan Oilers http://www.icecoldnews.com/Oilers/what-if-hitchcock-wanted-to-coach-the-oilers-1/
4 Vote(s) ]]>