The Unlikeliest Wins in History
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,...
History
Multiple Tours of Duty: Edmonton Oilers Edition
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...
When the WHA Began Play
40 years ago, the greatest opponent in the National Hockey League's history first drew breath, as pucks dropped in the first games of the World Hockey Association.
Shannon Szabados Played with the Men and Beat Them
It was on this day ten years ago that Shannon Szabados began her career as the first female player to truly belong in high-level men's hockey. More than a publicity stunt, she became the best goalie in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
Canada's Worst Hockey Team of All Time
On this day, the AJHL's The Pass Red Devils lost a game. And they didn't stop losing for a while...
Britain's Greatest
On this day, 31 years ago, the greatest British player in ice hockey history made his professional debut. His name is Tony Hand, and he's still the dominant factor in British hockey today.
Mike Grier: My Favourite Post-Dynasty Oiler
The latest in C&B's series on favourite Oilers of the last twenty years
The Oilers Top 25 Under 25... On May 20, 1984
A look at the depth in the Oilers' system... from 1984
Full Moon Marks End Of Loony Series
The Moon is blood red as I write this, in a total eclipse, lit only by refraction of all the sunsets and sunrises ringing Earth. It's a deep central eclipse, its totality fully 100 minutes in...
Paul Henderson, Iconic and Devoted Canadian
A conversation with Canadian icon Paul Henderson during his jersey tour.
Rod's Retirement Roast: Fans' Roundtable
A fans' roundtable to celebrate the 37-year career of Oilers' play-by-play man Rod Phillips.
The Kidnapping of Bengt-Åke Gustafsson
How the first showdown between the Oilers and Capitals went Washington's way in a controversial decision.
99 memories - well, not quite, but a lot
Eyewitness accounts of some of the Great One's greatest moments
2011 AHL Hall of Fame: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
The AHL Hall of Fame 2011 class features some truly historical pioneers of the league.
Kelly Buchberger in 1991-92: The Most Awesome Season in Edmonton Oilers History
The Edmonton Oilers may be shy on scoring today, but perhaps they should take lessons from nineteen years ago, when they got a great season from... Kelly Buchberger?
The Worst Captain in Oiler History
A recollection of Shayne Corson's not-brief-enough Oiler tenure
Your Favorite Post-Dynasty Oiler
The result of all of that trading is...poor.
Doug Weight: My Favourite Post-Dynasty Oiler
As with Bruce, I have many favourite Oilers (Ryan Smyth is as dear to my heart as any Oiler player can be) so it is hard to come at this from that angle. However, it is easy for me to name, whom...
Gator - One of My Many Many Many Favourites
As one of the newest recruits to The Copper & Blue, I missed the initial picking of the post-dynasty favourites. But for a person like me, picking last isn't an issue. You see, I'm one of those...
Janne Niinimaa, My Favourite Post-Dynasty Oiler
Copper & Blue continues it's series on favourite post-dynasty players with Jonathan Willis' choice today: Janne Niinimaa.
Remembering Ryan Smyth
Remembering Ryan Smyth's contribution to the Edmonton Oilers.
Sortable Morenz Numbers
Animating NHL greats from cold, hard statues to living, breathing statistics
Morenz Numbers
Who led #NHL most often in goals, assists, and points? Our series wraps with a non-surprise.
... and Howe!
Reviewing 92 years of scoring leaders, and recasting the Art Ross Trophy in the process.
Presenting: The Gretzkys
Examining the history of #NHL assists leaders, 1917-2010.
Retro Rockets
"Awarding" the Maurice Richard Trophy retroactively yields interesting insights on the game's history.
