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2022-05-05, 14:15NHLWestern Conference matchups to watch for in Round 1
Dimitri Filipovic and Ryan Lambert help get you ready for the four first round matchups out West, by highlighting one specific trend to watch for each team heading into the postseason.
2022-05-01, 16:20NHL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
Elite Prospects analytics columnist JFresh previews the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings Western Conference quarterfinals playoff match.
2022-04-22, 17:55NHLEP Rinkside 3 stars for Week 28 of the NHL season
It's (almost) all about the West in this week's top thee NHL storylines from EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert.
2022-04-18, 15:14NHLWhat We Learned: What’s actually different for the Oilers under Jay Woodcroft?
Is it really as simple as "the goalies aren't terrible now?" Kinda yes, but also not really. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert has a look at the revamped Edmonton Oilers and more in this week's What We Learned.
2022-02-17, 17:38NHLOptimizing offensive efficiency through better shot selection
Dimitri Filipovic analyzes how teams make the most of the looks they get offensively, the importance of seeking out specific types of shots to do so and the problems with having defencemen being the ones taking too many of them.
2022-02-11, 16:17NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars for Week 18 of the NHL season
EP Rinkside columnist Ryan Lambert has a recap of the highs and lows from the post-All-Star week of NHL action.
2022-02-11, 15:30NHLEvaluating the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending options
The Edmonton Oilers are a team in crisis, and they got to that point largely because of poor play in-goal. EP Rinkside analytics columnist Jack Fraser looks at the Oilers options on the trading market should they look to shore up their crease.
2022-02-10, 18:15NHLDave Tippett was fired for Ken Holland's mistakes
The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Dave Tippett on Thursday morning. EP Rinkside's Ryan Lambert says general manager Ken Holland is the one who deserved the blame.
2022-01-12, 00:16NHLAt what point does belief become delusion for the Edmonton Oilers?
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland hasn't tried anything, and he's fresh out of ideas. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert on another confidence shattering press conference from the Oilers GM.
2021-12-14, 03:09NHLWhat We Learned: The Edmonton Oilers need help
The Edmonton Oilers need a third-line centre, a starting goaltender, and help on the left-side of their blue line... but that's it! They lead the way in this week's What We Learned.
2021-09-20, 15:10NHLWhat We Learned: The Oilers shouldn’t put Zach Hyman on Connor McDavid’s line
The assumption all summer has been that since the Edmonton Oilers gave Zach Hyman that big contract this summer, and because of who Hyman played alongside in Toronto, he would naturally slot into the Oilers’ top line with Connor McDavid...