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Resetting expectations for Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ty Emberson
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Resetting expectations for Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ty Emberson

New York Times  

The Edmonton Oilers are four games into the 2024-25 NHL season and new acquisition Ty Emberson has played in three of them. Player Mins w/Nurse Goal Pct X-Goal Pct Travis Dermott 34 0-1 33 Ty Emberson 13 0-2 25 Troy Stecher 9 1-0 63 All numbers five-on-five, via Natural Stat Trick Travis Dermott took over for Games 2 and 3 …

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Oilers look to Stuart Skinner and his play in big moments to keep their season alive
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Oilers look to Stuart Skinner and his play in big moments to keep their season alive

New York Times  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Lost in the hullabaloo of a one-sided Game 4 win where Connor McDavid starred and the Edmonton Oilers’ depth players contributed was the play of goaltender Stuart Skinner. “Stu’s done that at the right times for us.” Stuart Skinner sprawls out to rob Carter Verhaeghe, what a stop#LetsGoOilers | #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/0CFqh4uxgF — Hockey Daily 365 l NHL …

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McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT after Oilers overcome captain’s penalty to beat Stars 3-2
7 months, 2 weeks ago

McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT after Oilers overcome captain’s penalty to beat Stars 3-2

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Oilers captain Connor McDavid felt absolutely miserable sitting in the penalty box after he was called for a double-minor penalty only seconds into the first overtime of the Western Conference Final opener. McDavid and Matt Duchene were skating away from the center circle by each other after the Oilers captain had won the faceoff between the two to …

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Stanley Cup-aspiring Oilers have a long way to go after ‘big gut punch’ in season opener
1 year, 2 months ago

Stanley Cup-aspiring Oilers have a long way to go after ‘big gut punch’ in season opener

New York Times  

VANCOUVER — What the heck was that? “It’s a big gut punch,” defenceman Brett Kulak said. “You don’t rely on one guy to carry you all the time, but it’ll be nice to have him back.” Sans Ekholm, the Oilers seemed lost and lethargic. “You’re still ironing out kinks, but I think we’re all smart enough in this room to …

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Why Raphael Lavoie didn’t make the Oilers and other roster questions ahead of regular-season opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Raphael Lavoie didn’t make the Oilers and other roster questions ahead of regular-season opener

New York Times  

EDMONTON — An injury to blueliner Markus Niemelainen put a wrinkle in the Edmonton Oilers’ plans to set their season-opening roster. “We’re trying to field the best team that we can.” Much to Holland’s relief, Lavoie cleared waivers Monday along with defenceman Ben Gleason and centre Lane Pederson. “If you look at all these guys,” Holland said, mentioning Evan Bouchard, …

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McDavid, Gaudreau get playoff taste of “Battle of Alberta”
2 years, 7 months ago

McDavid, Gaudreau get playoff taste of “Battle of Alberta”

Associated Press  

CALGARY, Alberta — Brett Kulak has a confession to make. The “Battle of Alberta” that defined one of the NHL’s fiercest rivalries in the 1980s and early 1990s — when the Oilers and Flames met five times in the postseason, with the victor typically reaching the Stanley Cup Final — has been relegated to backburner status outside the province for …

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Thoughts on 40 NHL trade deadline deals — Andrew Copp to the Rangers, and lots of defensemen on the move
2 years, 9 months ago

Thoughts on 40 NHL trade deadline deals — Andrew Copp to the Rangers, and lots of defensemen on the move

New York Times  

With the NHL trade deadline on Monday, The Athletic provides instant analysis on the major moves as they happen. Penguins make deal for versatile Rickard Rakell TEAMS PLAYERS To the Penguins Rickard Rakell To the Ducks Second-round pick in 2022 Zach Aston-Reese Dominik Simon Calle Clang If any team should be investing in a playoff run, it’s the Penguins, given …

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The Canadiens traded for Jon Merrill, here’s why and what he can provide down the stretch
3 years, 8 months ago

The Canadiens traded for Jon Merrill, here’s why and what he can provide down the stretch

New York Times  

Dominique Ducharme changed his defence pairings at practice Sunday. I knew him a long time ago in a different world when he was coming up as a youth player, but to really get to know him here, he was an excellent pro, I thought did an excellent job for us.” Merrill’s arrival does not appear to be, on the surface, …

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Analyzing 4 trade deadline targets that would improve the Canucks’ blue line
4 years, 10 months ago

Analyzing 4 trade deadline targets that would improve the Canucks’ blue line

New York Times  

In examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Canucks, there’s a relatively unanimous divide. Benn/Myers: 38.7 CF%, 37.8% expected goal share, outscored 5-2 Fantenberg/Myers: 42.2 CF%, 43.1 expected goal share, outscored 13-6 I do think the Canucks would be better off with Stecher alongside Benn and Myers back with Edler, but regardless, there’s room for improvement when considering how tough …

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How the Canadiens system evolved this season and why it’s a good sign for next year
5 years, 8 months ago

How the Canadiens system evolved this season and why it’s a good sign for next year

New York Times  

Hockey coaches are partial to feeding mantras to both players and the public alike, and sometimes, often even, they feel like empty calories. The system in brief After the season opener, Matthews said of the Canadiens: “They work hard, they play fast, they don’t give you much space.” That stands as a pretty good mission statement. So if you start …

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A road map for the Canadiens to complete their transition on time
5 years, 8 months ago

A road map for the Canadiens to complete their transition on time

New York Times  

Transition : The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. Even next season, having a normal summer of preparation for an NHL season should make a difference as opposed to one that began with a U-20 tournament with Finland’s national team, then the NHL draft, then the Canadiens development camp, then rookie camp, then …

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The true unsung hero of the Canadiens season and why Luke Richardson is an important part of the future
5 years, 8 months ago

The true unsung hero of the Canadiens season and why Luke Richardson is an important part of the future

New York Times  

The Canadiens annually honour a player who was the team’s unsung hero, the one who had the biggest impact without getting the proper recognition. We marveled as unproven players were shuffled in and out of the Canadiens patchwork defence, at the massive improvement of Jordie Benn from a season ago, at Victor Mete’s continued growth while playing in the most …

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