Category: Dave Tippett
Alongside Oilers' newfound depth, Draisaitl looks to grow from past losses
Connor McDavidThis Edmonton Oilers club is a deeper one than has hit the ice in recent years, there’s no more talk about whether Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will play together or apart. Instead, with newfound depth and balance in the lineup, the team will look to grow from its past, puzzling shortcomings.
Read moreDraisaitl and McDavid are great friends, but also drive each other to win
Connor McDavidOilers head coach Dave Tippett discusses how Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are such good players and great friends, but they also drive each to win and be the best they can, and how it's nice to have the option of playing them together or apart.
Read moreFor Oilers, Archibald's selfish anti-vaccine stance is not worth the risk
Ken HollandArchibald is a nice, fourth-line penalty killer in a normal season. He’ll get you 10 goals a year. But for this, the third COVID-affected NHL campaign, an unvaccinated Archibald just isn’t worth it.
Read moreEvason, Cooper co-favourites on Jack Adams Award odds
Joel QuennevilleDean Evason and Jon Cooper are the odds on favourite to win the Jack Adams Award for best NHL head coach in the upcoming 2021-22 season.
Read moreAll Dave Tippett
Dave Tippettfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, Sportsnet: Are you ready to turn playoff lessons into playoff wins? Dave Tippett: Well, you’re learning hard lessons. And those are lessons that usually sink in a little easier. We’ve taken some steps forward in the regular season, but it hasn’t translate...
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Dave Tippettfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, Sportsnet: Are you ready to turn playoff lessons into playoff wins? Dave Tippett: Well, you’re learning hard lessons. And those are lessons that usually sink in a little easier. We’ve taken some steps forward in the regular season, but it hasn’t translate...
Read moreAchievable Milestones
Peter Laviolettefrom Matt Larkin of The Hockey News, Here are some key team-based milestone chases to watch for the upcoming season. Triple Gold Club Sweden – Patric Hornqvist, Nicklas Backstrom, Victor Hedman Canada – Brad Marchand, Ryan O’Reilly, Tyler Toffoli, Tyler Seguin, Brayden Schenn Ru...
Read moreNHL Team Milestones to Watch During the 2021-22 season
Lindy RuffFor the first time in two seasons, we are returning to a regular, 82-game schedule and – fingers crossed – it gets to finish as intended. Here are some key team-based milestone chases to watch for the upcoming season.
Read moreEvan Bouchard: The Slow-Cook Method
Ken HollandThe Oilers want Bouchard to force them to play him more rather than simply gifting him a top-four job on the blueline. It could pay off in a big way.
Read moreExamining the 2021 UFA Goalie Market: Three Goalies Coming Off Superb 2020-21 Seasons...But With Sustainability Concerns
Andrei VasilevskiyGoaltending - like the knuckleball - is a capricious beast. If an NHL GM makes the right call on a UFA twine-minder, he could have it pay off substantially; if he makes the wrong call, his team could be toast. Here are three 2021 UFAs who had good seasons and may be the answer for NHL GMs in the 202...
Read moreExamining the 2021 UFA Goalie Market: Three Goalies Coming Off Superb 2020-21 Seasons...But With Sustainability Concer
Cam TalbotGoaltending - like the knuckleball - is a capricious beast. If an NHL GM makes the right call on a UFA twine-minder, he could have it pay off substantially; if he makes the wrong call, his team could be toast. Here are three 2021 UFAs who had good seasons and may be the answer for NHL GMs in the 202...
Read moreOfficiating Takes Center Stage Midway Through NHL Playoffs
Dave TippettIt's always a hot topic, and this year is no different. With coaches and players upset with how the officiating has gone this year, it's hard to ignore the concerns.
Read moreOfficiating takes center stage midway through NHL playoffs
Rod Brind'AmourOfficiating has been on center stage midway through the NHL playoffs. Star forward Connor McDavid didn't draw a single penalty when Edmonton got swept in the first round. Tampa Bay dominated a second-round series against Carolina thanks to a potent power play. And a war of words between coaches Barr...
Read moreOilers Need to Move on From Coach Dave Tippett
Dave TippettAfter the Winnipeg Jets swept the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s time to start questioning if Dave Tippett should be the man…
Read moreDespite gallant efforts, Oilers continue to find ways to lose in playoffs
Edmonton OilersIn the end, the Edmonton Oilers blinked first. A bad dump, an untimely change and a broken record for a team that was second in line every time a break or some good fortune was handed out in this playoff series.
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