Will Sam Gagner's night of magic against the Chicago Blackhawks be a turning point for the young Edmonton Oiler?
In the wake of Sam Gagner's marvellous eight-point night against the Blackhawks, there was much chatter about the asking price for him either going sharply up, or his coming off the NHL trade market altogether...
For one unforgettable night a little 1980s magic was back at Rex-all Place, most of it being made by Sam Gagner.
Eric Belanger didn't just shoot the puck into an opponent's net Tuesday night for the first time all season, he made it look easy, natural as you please.
It's not so simple to figure out who the best defensive defenceman is in the NHL, but stat analysis does allow us to figure out who the most trusted D-men are in the league.
It may have been the biggest game in the 4-1/2-season "modern era" of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to pay with his job for the Oilers' results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept...