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Media

Connor McDavid scores pretty goal against Detroit’s Petr Mrazek

After a strong start to the season with three straight wins, the Detroit Red Wings have now dropped three straight—including an ugly loss to the Edmonton Oilers last night in which Connor McDavid netted a highlight-reel goal for the game…

Chris
October 22, 2015

Season Previews

2015-16 Edmonton Oilers Season Preview

Four No. 1 overall draft picks in six seasons. And they still haven’t turned into a championship team. While they have the roster of a championship junior team, this is the professional level and they still have work to do.…

Eddie
September 26, 2015

Gear, News

Connor McDavid Signs Endorsement Deal with CCM Hockey

Connor McDavid, future first overall draft pick, has signed his first pro endorsement deal with CCM Hockey. The deal, which was announced at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo today, means that McDavid will exclusively use CCM products as he…

Matt
June 4, 2015
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News

Connor McDavid named OHL Player of the Year

In a move that should come as no surprise, Connor McDavid, the projected number one overall draft pick in this summer’s NHL Entry Draft, was named the Red Tilson award recipient as the Ontario Hockey League Player of the Year.…

Chris
May 12, 2015

News

Oilers win 2015 draft lottery, will select first overall

Despite having just an 11.5 percent chance of winning, the Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious at tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery, giving the team the opportunity to make the first overall selection during June’s NHL Entry Draft. This will be the fourth…

Chris
April 18, 2015

Media, News

Connor McDavid Injures Hand During Fight

Connor McDavid is basically a sure shot to be the number one overall draft pick next summer. He’s an extremely talented kid, and is just putting up insane numbers for the Erie Otters this season. One thing that McDavid shouldn’t…

Matt
November 12, 2014
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News, Soap Box

Biggest surprises of the 2014-15 NHL season (so far)

A little more than a month into the 2014-15 NHL season, teams are quickly approaching the coveted 20-game mark that typically begins to separate playoff contenders from pretenders. As coaches and GMs across the league continue to assess their teams…

Chris
November 9, 2014

Media

Top Prospect McDavid Shatters Puck

We’ve talked about Erie Otters forward Connor McDavid before. He’s the top prospect in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and he’s been the top prospect for close to two years now. He currently leads the Ontario Hockey League in points…

Eddie
October 30, 2014

News

Buffalo to Host 2015, 2016 Scouting Combines

The National Hockey League has announced that the 2015 and 2016 combines will be held in Buffalo, New York. The combine will be held at the First Niagara Center, home of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, as well as the HarborCenter,…

Matt
August 18, 2014

Media

Connor McDavid Dazzles Again with Highlight Reel Goal

We’ve seen many Ontario Hockey League players get taken first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Five of the last seven years we have seen an OHL player get his name called on draft day. And in 2015 we can…

Eddie
March 6, 2014