2013/2014 Edmonton Oilers Summary

The Oilers 2013/2014 is going to be a wild ride one way or another. After 7 years of dwelling in the basement the fans are hoping this is the year they will be rewarded for their patience with a playoff appearance. After reading over my previous two blogs, I believe there are a few things that need to happen for the Oilers to be in the second season for the first time since 2006. [b]They ne... Read More »

Best/Worst Case for the 2013-2014 Edmonton Oilers - D/Goal

This is part 2, forwards can be found in my previous blog. As with the forward blog, first paragraph is best case and second is worst case. Defense Smid – Petry – Return to their form from 2011-2012 and improve some as they are a formidable shutdown pair. Petry gets some time on the power play and improves his point totals slightly, while Smid is in the top 3 in blocked shots and som... Read More »

Best/Worst Case for the 2013-2014 Edmonton Oilers - Forwards

When I evaluate a team’s chances of being successful in a given year, I look at the best case scenario and the worst case scenario, and typically the results will fall somewhere in between. Today I will start with the forwards and tomorrow the defense and goaltending. First paragraph for each player/line is the best case, second is the worst case. Forwards RNH is ready to go for the sea... Read More »