Edmonton Oilers NHL News and Rumors

Griffin Reinhart stars as Oil Kings overcome Cataractes, cataracts

Source: Edmonton Journal - Cult of Hockey
Date: 2012-05-18

The Edmonton Oil Kings survived their first test of the 2012 Memorial Cup, hanging on for a 4-3 decision over the host Shawingan Cataractes in a tense affair. There were jittery nerves on display on all sides, with both teams as well as the game officials having their shaky moments on what appeared to be a poor ice surface that saw lots of weird bounces. After an early goal by Oiler draft Kristians Pelss on a 2-on-0 breakaway with Michael St. Croix following a bad own-zone turnover by the gracious hosts, the Cataractes tied it up soon after on a powerplay marker by Michael Chaput. The score held at 1-1 from midway in the first right through the second period buzzer before both teams exploded

IN-GAME BLOG: Barons vs. Marlies Game 2

Source: Edmonton Oilers official website
Date: 2012-05-18

THIRD PERIOD 0:00: Tempers flare once again at the end of the game, setting the stage for an epic next three games up north. See you in T.O! 8.9: Taylor Chorney is dumped in front of the Toronto net, resulting in Toronto's Simon Gysbers havi...

MacKinnon: Renney’s departure puts Oilers players under close scrutiny

Source: Edmonton Journal - Oil Country
Date: 2012-05-18

Never mind the coaches, or even Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini, here’s one group whose performance may be scrutinized even more closely next NHL season — the players.

Let the bench-boss search begin

Source: Edmonton Journal - Oil Country
Date: 2012-05-18

NHL coaches generally have the same shelf life as Kardashian husbands, but since gaining entry to the NHL club in 1979, the Edmonton Oilers have only had 10 different coaches — Glen Sather three times — which makes them a considerably more stable franchise than others. Like, the Montreal Canadiens who have had 10 since 1995.

Players respected Renney — Horcoff

Source: Edmonton Sun
Date: 2012-05-18

Shawn Horcoff went into the off-season not certain who would be behind the bench when he returned.

Ex-Oiler says team needs hard-liner

Source: Edmonton Sun
Date: 2012-05-18

Jason Strudwick wasn't happy to see Tom Renney go.

Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators: Mr. Thrills and Spills

Source: Edmonton Journal - Cult of Hockey
Date: 2012-05-18

Karlsson, the new Paul Cough-up, is too weak on defence to merit winning the Norris Trophy It’s doubtful that Erik Karlsson was the best defenceman in the NHL this season. At the same time, it’s hard to imagine there was a defenceman who better combined thrills with effieciency. The pro game has devolved into tedious trench warfare this playoff season, but don’t blame the ghastly trend on Ottawa coach Paul MacLean or his rushing d-man, the 21-year-old Karlsson. Karlsson plays hockey like it was 1985. He puts out the high-risk, high-reward, high-wire game favoured by old school, puck rushers like Paul Coffey and Phil Housley. Little wonder Karlsson is such a fan favourite. An online CBC

Brady & Lang: Sutter favourite for Oilers?

Source: Sportsnet West
Date: 2012-05-18

Former Flames head coach Brent Sutter is considered to be the early front runner for the head coaching opening with the Edmonton Oilers.

Brady & Lang: Renney out, Sutter in for Oilers?

Source: Sportsnet West
Date: 2012-05-18

NHL Insider Eric Francis joins Brady & Lang to discuss the rumour that Brent Sutter will coach the Edmonton Oilers next season.

BEHIND THE BENCH: WHAT’S NEXT?

Source: Oilers Nation
Date: 2012-05-18

A day after the Edmonton Oilers tied the can to Tom Renney, I'm still convinced Brent Sutter is the leading candidate to replace him as head coach. Being the "leading candidate" doesn't, however, necessarily translate to Sutter being a slam-dunk.I dubbed Sutter's appointment as head coach of Team Canada for the World Championships an audition for the Oiler job – timing and the fact Kevin Lowe and Steve Tambellini were and are involved with Canada's front office makes made that pretty obvious – and I still believe it was essentially that.Lowe and Tambellini got a front-row seat at the WC and a close-up look at Sutter's style and substance, albeit a brief one. That, unless you are of the m

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