There has been so much talk and speculation about the state of the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending, and it finally feels like an attempt at a solution is actually on the horizon. First came the connection with the St. Louis Blues and Stanley Cup champion netminder Jordan Binnington, and soon after came word of their significant […]
For the third year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers are once again having a shaky start to the season. This time around, their record, 7-6-4, is respectable, but their on-ice performance leaves a lot to be desired. While the defense corps has struggled in front of them, goalkeeping is – once again – a […]
After Saturday’s 9-1 disaster against the Colorado Avalanche, the frustration surrounding the Edmonton Oilers has reached a breaking point. Fans are calling for change, and The Athletics‘s Allan Mitchell thinks a major shake-up is needed to change the situation. Mitchell’s latest column explains what a true roster overhaul could look like – and why goaltending […]
Now that the five players from Team Canada are eligible to sign and return to the National Hockey League, many people wonder if a team in particular will sign Carter Hart. There has been a lot of speculation with regard to the heart that returns to the NHL, because he is a keeper who can […]
Now that the five players from Team Canada are eligible to sign and return to the National Hockey League, many people wonder if a team will sign specifically Carter heart. There has been a lot of speculation with regard to the heart that returns to the NHL, because he is a keeper who can use […]
The Los Angeles Kings used a fifth round pick on the 19-year-old Petteri Rimpinen, a Finnish goalkeeper whose play leans on balance, efficient routes and “quiet” in the Liiga. For Kings fans, the most important question is not flashing, it is how his technical basis and decision-making translate into North American ICE and a final […]