From 2000, an article about the Oilers entering a "winning era" with KLowe in charge.

Classic.

Although Smyth denied it in an interview, the LA Times suggests the trade rumours are genuine:
"It's believed the Kings would take a mid-range draft pick for Smyth, who played his 1,000th career game early last season."
So: would you do that - take on Smyth and his $6.25m cap hit ($4.5m real dollars) for a fourth round pick?

Call me nostalgic, but I can’t count out a team with crazy old Roli between the pipes come playoff time. The only disagreement I have here is the TB/Pitt series. Take the lightning in 6, provided the old bastard doesn’t break. In fact, I can see TBay in the conference finals (not the SCF) if Roloson holds up.

Well, I hate to say I told you so Scott, but, well...Dwayne Roloson is currently the leader in GAA (1.77) and sv% (.949) and has blanked the Capitals twice in the regular season, including his first start after being traded from the Islanders to the Lightning. 6-0 in elimination games, and with just enough batshit power left in his tank, I think Roli is the difference in round 2.

Head-to-head Chances from game number 20789 - Oilers vs. Blue Jackets, the direct link to a larger image is here.

Special thanks to Rob Ferguson of OKC Hockey for the photo of Teemu Hartikainen being hauled down by the goaltender.  Check out the OKC Hockey forums for excellent discussions on the Barons, you'll actually find many familiar names from the 'sphere already there and talking.

Because someone had to be first to that joke.

Oilers October Schedule Wallpaper, featuring Taylor Hall.

So here's my second (and last) version of the Oilers September Calendar Wallpaper.

I thought about some of your comments a lot, and agreed with you on certain points.

As an artist, you like to think every piece is a masterpiece, and as this was my first ever wallpaper (of any kind), I was proud of my accomplishment.

I like the constructive criticism, it helps me refine some areas which needed attention and hopefully, I've made them better.

I'm even prouder of this version than the last one, and I hope you guys like it too.

:)

My REVAMPED September 2010 Oilers schedule HD wallpaper.

For those who have seen, the official one on the Oilers website is horrendous.

New Oilers F Alexandre Giroux greets the Hershey Bears faithful at the celebration for their record-setting year and second straight Calder Cup.