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I would much rather spend "Hemsky’s money" on Hemsky because he is a bird in the hand. Spending Hemsky’s money on an elite defensemen might be a good idea but elite defensemen are even harder to acquire than an Ales Hemsky. Is there a plan to find one? How?

Tom Benjamin, on the Hemsky situation.

about 18 hours ago Derek Zona 10 comments

hockey protest

2 days ago One_Roy_Save_On_The_Calendar 3 comments

"I just got forecheck and he little turn and it’s maybe a little my fault that little jump but it’s emotions and it’s the game."

Edmonton Oil Kings forward / Edmonton Oilers draft pick Kristians Pelss last Friday, just a few minutes of real time after his hit from behind late in the third period that had earned him five and a game. Today word came down that Pelss was suspended three games for this action.

I saw the hit and thought other buddy (whose name escapes me at the moment) had turned away just as Pelss arrived, maximizing the severity of the impact. It was nonetheless a reckless hit well worthy of the major and misconduct, and I wasn't surprised when Red Deer's Chad Robinson instigated an immediate fight with Pelss (who fared rather well, all things considered). I'm slightly surprised that he got as many as three additional games, I thought maybe one at most although I am not that familiar with the relative severity of league discipline in the WHL.

2 days ago Bruce McCurdy 10 comments

I WANT to believe that there is some secret awesome plan going on, and this rebuild is going to be all-of-a-sudden very fruitful, even though all evidence is to the contrary.

If Tyler’s right (again – sure seems like he is…) then this will all culminate in having to re-start this rebuild, and sit through more years of fan pain. I think I’d rather keep taking the soma and believing it’s all good. The hope seems better than the reality.

Firley, a commenter at mc79hockey finally took the red pill last night.

2 days ago Derek Zona 2 comments

Magnus Paajarvi Is Returning To Edmonton

Following the announcement this morning that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the next seven to ten days with a sprained shoulder, the Oilers have recalled forward Magnus Paajarvi from Oklahoma City. Paajarvi was most recently demoted to the Barons during the NHL All-Star break. In 33 games with the Oilers this season Paajarvi has yet to score a goal and leads all NHL forwards in both total ice time and shots without a goal.

3 days ago ryanbatty 4 comments

Nugent-Hopkins To Miss 7-10 Days With a Sprained Shoulder

The Oilers announced via Twitter this morning that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the next week to ten days with a sprained shoulder, an injury suffered in the Oilers loss to Toronto last night. Nugent-Hopkins returned to the lineup on Saturday night after missing more than four weeks with an injury to the same shoulder.

3 days ago ryanbatty 8 comments

Zach Hamill On Waivers

I know that this reeks of former-first-rounder-itis, but I figure it might be worthwhile to claim Zach Hamill off waivers. Hamill was drafted ninth overall in 2007 after a monster season with Everett, but he regressed offensively in his last season of junior hockey and has struggled somewhat as a pro. Still, it would give the Oilers a chance to audition a young player for thirty games with no commitment beyond that, and it would let them sent Anton Lander to the minors for a few weeks. I don't see much downside.

3 days ago Scott Reynolds 11 comments

You know what I would like? A team that actually made the playoffs and contended year after year. A team like Detroit or Boston or how Jersey or Dallas were a while back. Or even the Canucks now. And strangely enough these teams didn't suck for six years to get there.

Compare Pat from Black Dog Hates Skunks comments to that of our guy Triumph. Pat's take is a wee bit different.

4 days ago Derek Zona 5 comments

Of course I would like to stay, but it depends on the terms. I can't really talk about it because I haven't seen an offer yet. I like the guys here, I like the city, the fans are great and I have lots of friends here. I've always been happy here so I'd like to stay.

That's Ales Hemsky talking to Jason Gregor. The quote comes in the middle of a highly critical article from Gregor that's awfully tough to disagree with. A month away from the deadline and the Oilers, seemingly, still don't know how far apart they are on a contract.

6 days ago Scott Reynolds 13 comments 1 recs

Bottom Five NHL Teams And Their 82 Game Pace

Montreal - 77
Anaheim - 75
Carolina - 71
Edmonton - 70
Columbus - 52

8 days ago Copper and Blue Staff 4 comments

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Northwest Standings

	GP	W	L	OTL	PT
Vancouver Nucks Misconduct	53	33	15	5	71
Minnesota Hockey Wilderness	53	25	20	8	58
Calgary Matchsticks and Gasoline	54	25	22	7	57
Colorado Mile High Hockey	55	27	25	3	57
Edmonton The Copper & Blue	54	21	28	5	47

(updated 2.9.2012 at 7:25 AM MST)

21 - 28 - 5

Streak: Lost 2

Oilers Schedule

Next 5 Games

@ Ottawa Silver Seven	Sat 02/11	12:00 PM MST
Toronto Pension Plan Puppets	Wed 02/15	8:00 PM MST
Colorado Mile High Hockey	Fri 02/17	7:30 PM MST
Vancouver Nucks Misconduct	Sun 02/19	7:00 PM MST
@ Calgary Matchsticks and Gasoline	Tue 02/21	7:00 PM MST

Last 5 Games

@ Detroit Winging It In Motown	Wed 02/08	L 2 - 4
@ Toronto Pension Plan Puppets	Mon 02/06	L 3 - 6
Detroit Winging It In Motown	Sat 02/04	SO - W 5 - 4
Chicago Second City Hockey	Thu 02/02	W 8 - 4
Colorado Mile High Hockey	Tue 01/31	W 3 - 2