Michael Parkatti

When you support a team with a storied history like the Edmonton Oilers, you just naturally assume that at one point or another they've won each major NHL award. Hell, they've won the Hart Trophy...

Today is a conflicted day for all heady fans of the Edmonton Oilers hockey club. For years we've debated scenarios through which one of two realities would become real: 1. the Oilers discontinued...

Ryan Whitney's a likable enough fellow. He's the proud owner of a charming New England accent that would endear him to the entire cast of Good Will Hunting. He likes to rib his teammates on...

Something special is brewing in Oil Country, and I wanted to fill everyone in on the fun. The Oilers are currently sitting dead last in the NHL for 5 on 5 Corsi percentage -- they've only recorded...

Ben Eager was placed on waivers today - he's headed to Oklahoma City

Badger debuts at #4 in the Top 25 Under 25

RNH needs to calm down, watch 'Eat Pray Love', and let the averages kick back in...

The greatest trick Anton Lander ever played was convincing the world that he doesn't exist...

Among Oiler goalie prospects, not sucking is a sure sign of development.

His upcoming college degree is proof-positive that this prospect can read, but can he swing a sack of door knobs? We'll find out soon enough.

What struck me while watching the Oilers defeat the Blue Jackets 3-1 this past Sunday was how unlikely the win was, considering the shot clock. The Jackets outshot the Oilers by a tally of 40-14,...

Much has been made of the Oilers' shot-blocking prowess this season -- it seems a game doesn't go by without the commentators citing their aptitude in the discipline. This is likely because the...

Firstly, I'd like to say that I'm humbled and honoured to be writing for C&B -- it's been one of the very best Oilers blogs for a very long while. Secondly, if you've read my previous stuff at b...