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A View from the bottom “News and Notes and the greatness of being a fan” May 17 2012

Posted On: Thursday 17th May, 2012 | Posted By: longbottom P | | Comments: 3 | Views: 113


Hey I know a lot off you guys have seen me lurking in the background lately as I never left here, But there is many of good/great bloggers here with more talent than I to fill any voids left by me…………….lmao. OK OK the truth is I am finding it hard to work full-time after 3 1/2 years and spend time with my favs in life the family #1, reading and watching anything Oil #2, writing blogs #3. The great fans of Oilogosphere will understand this. ____ Read More

Oilers Trade Talk…AGAIN! Yippy!

Posted On: Thursday 17th May, 2012 | Posted By: TheHerritor | | Comments: 12 | Views: 205


I love saying this and I'll continue saying it - I'm not an Oilers fan. I enjoy talking hockey and that's what I have in common with everyone on here. Now, onto the trade talks!   It is my belief that the Oil'hers and Maple Laughs are excellent trade partners. Why? Well, in case you missed the memo or the crying from Toronto, the Laughs need a number one center. Galchenyuk is ____ Read More

The Search for Role

Posted On: Wednesday 16th May, 2012 | Posted By: Oil_be_Damned P | | Comments: 10 | Views: 163

As many of you are aware: I do not prescribe to the auto response that many Oiler fans do. I do not enjoy having a pure enforcer on my team.  Clarification: I do not like players who ONLY role is to enforce.  I would much rather have a depth role player who can chip in some stand up if the ____ Read More

Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk – Big Meanies Edition

Posted On: Wednesday 16th May, 2012 | Posted By: sharkyzeee P | | Comments: 3 | Views: 256


Alright, so last time I asked a question on whether to target Yakupov. Or if we should trade down and take Murray. It was called, Oilers Trade/Draft Talk, but I am still on the fence. It seems people are very split on this issue. So I’m going to let that fester a little more before I go into it a ____ Read More

Edmonton Oilers Trade/Draft Talk

Posted On: Monday 14th May, 2012 | Posted By: sharkyzeee P | | Comments: 13 | Views: 509


Alright, follow me on twitter. Plain and simple, just follow me on twitter. Why you ask? Just because I say so. Honestly I have no other reason, so just do it NOW! Last time I took a look into why Jordan Eberle will be an Elite Superstar. If you haven’t checked it out, do that later. First have a read ____ Read More

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Crossroads

Posted On: Friday 18th May, 2012 | Feed From: Oilers Nation

Crossroads

Today the Oilers finally announced that Tom Renney would not be returning as coach next year. Although I don’t agree with the amount of time it took to make the decision, the outcome is the same for both Renney and the organization as if it ____ Read More

Could Wayne Gretzky be the Edmonton Oilers next head coach?

Posted On: Friday 18th May, 2012 | Feed From: Oil Drop

With the Edmonton Oilers announcing that head coach Tom Renney would not be back, the time for speculating whom they could or should put in his place, is upon us. This franchise needs someone who’s willing to loosen the reigns a little and let these ____ Read More

DRAFT PROFILES #2: RYAN MURRAY

Posted On: Friday 18th May, 2012 | Feed From: Lowetide

Ryan Murray is an interesting prospect. Although lacking elite level offensive skills, he’s in the conversation right at the top of the draft. How could this be? What does Ryan Murray bring? SCOUTING REPORT Ryan Murray is advanced beyond his years with well above-average hockey sense and the rare kind of game-processing ability and vision ____ Read More

05/17/12 What Sutter Could Mean for the Oilers

Posted On: Thursday 17th May, 2012 | Feed From: Oil Acumen

05/17/12 What Sutter Could Mean for the Oilers

With Tom Renney officially out as the head coach of the Oilers, speculation has picked up surrounding Brent Sutter. Would he be an upgrade?Sutter identified his top players in each position and rode them hard in 2011-12.Jarome Iginla is not the same ____ Read More

End of an Error

Posted On: Thursday 17th May, 2012 | Feed From: Hockey Buzz

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Thursday that the contract of current Head Coach Tom Renney will not be renewed by the hockey club. This announcement came as a surprise to no one, as the Oilers haven’t said a word about wanting to keep Renney since ____ Read More

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