This is what hockey players do. And to a degree, ya gotta love ‘em for it.
“Fighting, as much as people want to phase it out of the game, there is still an element to it that can help turn the team game around,” began Zach Hyman after a come from behind, ... See more
EDMONTON — A step forward was exactly what was required by an Edmonton Oilers team that’s been backing up of late. Wins, they’re good at any time of year, and Edmonton had come out of the Christmas break at 1-3.
But the fact that the Oilers looked the bes... See more
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were in first place in the Pacific Division as they played (and lost) their first game of the second half of the season Saturday against Philadelphia.
At the same time, they’ve yet to win three games in a row this season, an... See more
EDMONTON — They are a one-man team these days, these Edmonton Oilers. A roster full of single digits, earning their cheques as the guys who fist bump McDavid and the rest of the power play as they fly the bench after a goal.
“We need to find a way,” admit... See more
EDMONTON — Of all the areas where the engaged fan and the National Hockey League head coach have never seen eye to eye, the “skilled player call-up” is ground zero for discontent.
Coaches call up first-liners and play them on the fourth line. It’s a recip... See more
