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A Defense Of Steve Tambellini and Kevin Lowe
Full disclosure: I'm not an Oilers fan. I have, however, become all too aware of the Oilers over recent years because of their intelligent and passionate fan base - if I want to read smart writing on hockey, places like here and mc79hockey and Irreverent Oiler Fans is where I've got to go. These...
Have The Oilers Really Made Progress This Season?
With a little over two months left in the season it's become quite clear that the Oilers will finish the year, just like they have the last two, in a lottery position. This result is not what Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini expected and it's not what a lot of the fans were anticipating....
Steve Has Already Done Enough
Much has already been made of the rumours that Steve Tambellini is in talks with the Oilers for a contract extension. The architect of the current Oilers, according to some, should be able to see his rebuild through to the very end. I disagree. I disagree so strongly that if such a move were to be...
Number That Should Interest Everyone: 1
GP P 2011-12 47 38 2010-11 47 36 2009-10 47 37 The Edmonton Oilers have improved by one win in the standings in two years. Through all of the buster and blather, the fluster and dither, the Oilers are still flat-lining. The President has talked about restoring the franchise to it's...
Flames Beat Oilers 6-2, In Steve Tambellini's Words...
Recap via The Sports Network: Edmonton, AB (Sports Network) - Lee Stempniak completed his second career hat trick and added an assist as the Calgary Flames thumped the Edmonton Oilers, 6-2, at Rexall Place. According to CBC play-by-play man Mark Lee, he had a conversation with Steve Tambellini...
Oilers Re-Sign Corey Potter
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Corey Potter to a two-year contract that will pay him $750,000 in the first year and $800,000 in the second (the team actually disclosed the figures!). But before going into the nitty gritty details, I think it behooves us to first congratulate Corey...
Steve Tambellini's Views On The Oilers' Goaltending
Like sands through the hourglass, Steve Tambellini did an interview with a friendly face as soon as the grumbling from even the most ardent of Oilers fans has given up. For someone looking for a sign of hope, the most interesting passage has to be his take on the Oilers goaltending: "The first...
Oilersland Vol. 2, Tambellini & Tencer Go to the Movies
Editor's Note: Our favorite cartoonist Mike, he of Covered In Oil, returns today with the second installment of Oilersland. Volume 1 saw Daryl Katz gobsmacked by the positive press he was getting and a Petr Klima appearance. We present to you Oilersland, Vol. 2, Tambellini & Tencer Go to the...
Steve Tambellini Expects The Oilers To Make The Playoffs, Should He?
According to CBC play-by-play man Mark Lee, he had a conversation with Steve Tambellini Friday night. During the broadcast of the Oilers - Sharks Hockey Night in Canada game, Lee told the audience that Tambellini said he "…thinks they’ve got all of the pieces here to make a run at the...
The Shortage Of Right-Handed Defensemen In Edmonton
Tom Renney addressed the media this week and the conversation turned to Corey Potter. The transcribed exchange is below: Media: Potter. It's a little early, an early sampling, but when you watch him play you're thinking how come this guy hasn't been playing in the league?Renney: It's a question...
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