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Hockey: I Miss You

Experiences of an "essential worker" during the COVID crisis

Can you play Connor McDavid too much?

Probably not, but let’s look anyway.

So You’ve Suspended Slava Voynov

What the Voynov suspension actually means for the NHL and violence against women

On Jordan Eberle and my journey from hater to fanboy in just five years.

A lot can change in five years.

A Copper & Blue Round Table: Expansion Draft and NHL Awards

Our writers tell you what they think will happen tonight.

Options Around the Expansion Draft

The Oilers can’t afford to take a conservative approach when making decisions around the expansion draft.

Even With the Injury to Sekera, Kris Russell Doesn’t Make Sense for the Oilers

Andrej Sekera will be sidelined for 6-9 months but the Oilers should still pass on Kris Russell this summer.

That Was Fun

It might have ended earlier than we hoped, but those 13 games were a lot of fun.

First Round Predictions From The Copper & Blue

Our experts tell you who they think will win in the first round.

Oilers To Sell Concourse Only Tickets For Their Home Games. Seriously.

Yeah, this is a bad idea.

Stop Trying To Trade Jordan Eberle For Garbage

Eberle's having an off year, no doubt. If you can't move him for equal or better value, you don't move him.

The Length of Connor McDavid’s Second Contract

It’s widely assumed that Connor McDavid’s next contract will be eight years long but is that a good assumption.

Whatever the Value of Connor McDavid’s Second Contract, It’ll be the Right Value

This summer Connor McDavid will likely sign an eight-year contract extension and whatever it’s worth it’ll be the right price.

Thank You, Oilers Fans

I love this team, but I love its fans even more.

We Need To Talk About Matthew Tkachuk

Tkachuk’s latest slew foot on Marincin is just another in a series of reckless plays by the "edgy" player.

NHL Concussion Protocol is Necessarily Cautious, But Lacks Consistency and Clarity

If Connor McDavid is going to be taken off the ice for a light fall, then let’s make sure everyone is treated with the same care and caution

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly From The Past Week

Looking back at the week that was for the Oilers and discussing the good, bad, and ugly that we saw.

The Oilers’ schedule is about to get a whole lot tougher

It’s a good thing that the Oilers piled up the wins in their first ten games because starting tonight things get tough.

In praise of slow

We’re ten games into the season and I’m in no rush to reach any conclusions.

5 Stages to Psychologically Accepting a Winning Oilers Team

Feeling confused on how to feel about this year’s team? You’re not alone.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly From The Past Week

Looking back at the week that was for the Oilers and discussing the good, bad, and ugly.

The Copper & Blue’s Wednesday Roundtable

Our readers have questions, we have answers.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly From The Past Week

A look back at the last week.

Round Table: Are the Oilers better than we thought? How to fix the right side? Puljujärvi to the AHL?

Three questions with the Copper & Blue staff about the Oilers.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly From The Last Week

When it comes to the Oilers, what was good, bad, and ugly last week.

What Happens if the Oilers Finish With [insert number here] Points?

How I'll react and what I will expect from the Oilers depending on where the team finishes.

Wednesday Round Table: McDavid, How Great? Surprises? Disappointments?

Three questions with the Copper & Blue staff.

The Unofficial Guide to Picking a Favourite Oiler (Part 2 of 2)

Need some help picking a favourite player going into this season? We’ve got you covered.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly From Last Week

A look back at what was good, bad, and ugly in the hockey world last week.

What Could Have Been vs What Might Be

A look at the Oilers offseason moves, looking at what the forwards and defence might look like vs how they could have looked.

NHL season preview 2016: 3 questions facing the Edmonton Oilers

Three of the big questions facing the Oilers as they enter the 2016/17 season.

Wednesday Round Table with the Copper & Blue

Three questions with the Copper & Blue staff.