For Connor McDavid the Italy Olympics are a chance for a career-defining performance. 9 Things… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Edmonton Oilers lose special teams, goaltending battles in 5-2 loss to the Leafs. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Mangiapane in for Lazar, Ingram starts for the Oilers versus TO.

The Edmonton Oilers may be missing some of the requisite rocket fuel to start games. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey is here… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The same Oilers skaters and how they started versus SJ against the Wild tonight, but Tristan Jarry starts.

The Edmonton Oilers storm back from bleak beginnings to harpoon the Sharks 4-3 in OT. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Ekholm on the ice for Oilers morning skate. Ingram starts tonight for Edmonton.

Samanski and Kapanen IN versus ANA, for Howard and Mangiapane. Jarry starts.

Oilers recall Josh Samanski from Bakersfield. Return Ike Howard to the Condors.

These two Edmonton Oilers went from appearing like mere mortals to elite in just 48 hours. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Leon Draisaitl IN versus the Penguins tonight. Jarry starts in goal.

Bakersfield has signed F Seth Griffith to a 2-year, AHL extension.

Kasperi Kapanen back in the ice for pre-game skate this morning.

Edmonton Oilers start slow then cannot solve Jake Allen late in 2-1 loss to the Devils. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Ingram was initially in the starter’s net but coach confirms Jarry starts tonight.

11-7 for the Oilers versus NJD tonight. Ingram starts.

As he reaches a lofty milestone where does this Edmonton Oilers great rank among the all-timers? My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Edmonton Oilers win a laugher 6-0 in Vancouver. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Ingram starts for the Oilers versus NYI tonight, Lazar back in for Mangiapane.

Jarry, Walman activated from LTIR and in tonight, along with Howard. Lazar, Regula sit for the Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers dominate for 40, hang on for 20 in 4-1 win over Chicago. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

No Connor Bédard tonight (flu) against the Oilers. Mangiapane for Howard. Ingram starts.

There is one particular part of the Edmonton Oilers game which is not Stanley Cup Ready yet. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

D Riley Stillman has been loaned back to the Bakersfield Condors.

Calvin Pickard starts for the Oilers in Winnipeg tonight.

McDavid hat trick, Nuge 500th assist in Edmonton Oilers 6-2 win over Nashville. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

F Kasperi Kapanen officially activated by the Oilers. Slated to line up with Draisaitl, Podkolzin versus NASH.

Tristan Jarry back on the ice for the Oilers pre-game. Connor Ingram starts versus NASH tonight…

Left off the Canadian Olympic Team, what is the best thing Evan Bouchard can do in response? My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Poor puck management, pop-gun offence result in 5-2 Edmonton Oilers loss to Philly. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Savoie centers Howard and Hutson. Pickard starts for the Oilers versus Philly.

Oilers recall Quinn Hutson and Ike Howard from Bakersfield.

No Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on Team Canada. Hard to imagine at least one of them not making a significant contribution to that club.

If the Edmonton Oilers are to hit a home run their GM has to be willing to swing & miss every so often. edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

General Manager Stan Bowman’s shopping list for those tantalizing Edmonton Oilers Boxing Day bargains… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Two Connors deliver the goods in an Edmonton Oilers 4-3 win over Vegas. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

This Edmonton Oiler may not bring home the bacon every night but he has saved it a few times. My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Edmonton Oilers get well-earned win in Boston but lose Tristan Jarry in the process. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

My latest, at The Cult of Hockey - Is Tristan Jarry finally “the answer” for the Edmonton Oilers? 9 Things… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Edmonton Oilers earn a decisive 6-3 win in Toronto as McDavid, Draisaitl dominate. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

A smart defensive game and a Hyman Hatty lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 win over the Red Wings. edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Have the Edmonton Oilers finally pulled out of their season-long tailspin? My latest 9 Things column at The Cult of Hockey… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Edmonton Oilers play well but cannot solve Jesper Wallstedt in 1-0 loss to the Wild. edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

My Latest, at The Cult of Hockey: Will the real Edmonton Oilers please stand up - 9 Things edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Edmonton Oilers return from the road, get blown out 8-3 by Dallas. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

In defence of the Defence as the Edmonton Oilers show signs of coming around: 9 Things edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

The Edmonton Oilers double up on the Cup Champion Panthers 6-3. Cult of Hockey Player Grades… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Calvin Pickard helps Edmonton Oilers earn single point in 2-1 OT loss in Tampa. Cult of Hockey Player Grades…. edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

How doing the right thing for this player now should benefit the Edmonton Oilers later. My latest 9 Things column… edmontonjournal.com/sports/hocke...

Toronto has claimed D Troy Stecher off waivers.