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Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers odds for the 2024 NHL Awards
As summer fades and the North American sport schedule coming to life, it is important to remember the chaos inherent…
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The Edmonton Oilers jersey history
Throughout all of recorded history it is often difficult not to lose valuable context, perspective, and nuance in the years.…
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Edmonton Oilers developmental profile: Vincent Desharnais
Even the best laid plans go awry, a common platitude proven true time and time again throughout all aspects of…
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Jeremy Coupal, former video coach, parting ways with the Edmonton Oilers
It is a sad day indeed in Oil Country as it was announced that (now former) Video Coach Jeremy Coupal…
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2023 Oil Rig Awards: Jack Adams Award
In the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Awards in Nashville on June 26, we here at The Oil Rig have…
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Is adding a top six forward a priority for the Edmonton Oilers?
With back-to-back seasons with at least one playoff series win each, the Edmonton Oilers have, at least partially, fulfilled their…
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Do the Edmonton Oilers need to make blockbuster trades or just be patient?
After what most would call a disappointing season, the Edmonton Oilers have shifted to offseason mode which has caused fans…
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Comparing the Edmonton Oilers to the Toronto Maple Leafs
As the Canadian Stanley Cup drought reaches 30 years, a great deal of focus continues to ride on how close…
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The bright spots during the Edmonton Oilers’ 2022–23 season
In the wake of their series loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, a clearly despondent Leon Draisaitl spoke to the…
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Why Stuart Skinner struggled in the playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers 2022–23 season is done. After finishing the regular season in second place in the Pacific Division with…
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