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Edmonton Oilers Hockey – Oilers need return to October form

The Oilers celebrate a goal against the Sharks at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alta., Jan. 23, 2012. (CODIE McLACHLAN/QMI Agency) EDMONTON – The goal of the rebuilding Edmonton Oilers has always been to turn the clock back to 1984, an ambitious project that’s Learn more

Not even a handful of days away could change the cold, hard facts awaiting the Edmonton Oilers when they returned to Rexall Place on Monday. The Oilers have 33 games remaining, starting with a visit from the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Learn more

(Sports Network) – A loss a week ago knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the playoff picture. They’ll try to rebound tonight and snap the Edmonton Oilers‘ six-game home point streak in this series. The Avalanche entered the All-Star break off consecutive Learn more

A quick word tonight on the Canucks’ opponents tonight: the Edmonton Oilers. No matter where you go in Canada, you will find somebody who will tell you “boy, Edmonton sure isn’t good right now, but they’re bound to be good in the future.” Learn more

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Edmonton Oilers – Oilers Recall Philippe Cornet – Edmonton Journal (blog)


Edmonton Journal (blog)
Oilers Recall Philippe Cornet
Edmonton Journal (blog)
The Edmonton Oilers have announced the recall of forward Philippe Cornet from the Oklahoma City Barons. The 21-year old Cornet is in the midst of a very strong season for the Barons. Originally selected 133rd overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft,
Plante progresses into AHL all-starBrandon Sun


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Journal Hall of Fame hockey writer Jim Matheson answers your questions on the
Edmonton Journal
The Edmonton Oilers forwards simply aren't strong enough to muscle people off pucks. What do you think about that? (DW Smith, St. Albert). A: You are absolutely right that the Oilers need bigger people in their top six or top nine.

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Intensity level rises for Canucks with Blackhawks on tap
Vancouver Sun
The Vancouver Canucks edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in a shootout last Tuesday. Tonight, they play the Chicago Blackhawks. Only in the standings are those games worth the same. The National Hockey League season is an 82-game bus tour – around the world

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Oilers hitting reset button
CANOE
By ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI, QMI Agency Well rested, playing at home and with the last of their injured players inching closer to health, the Edmonton Oilers are out of excuses and determined to make some noise down the NHL stretch.
After the Trade Deadline, who should be playing for the Edmonton Oilers?OurHometown.ca


Sure, Oilers should trade Hemsky, Gagner, and replace them with … magic beans?Edmonton Journal (blog)
Oilers need return to October formLondon Free Press
The Hockey Writers
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Oilers – THE TEAM TODAY: Back in Town

THE TEAM TODAY: Back in Town
Edmonton, AB – Following a six-day pause to relax, recharge and rebuild during the NHL‘s All-Star break, the Oilers returned to practice at 3:30pm today. Tom Gilbert and Cam Barker, both of whom are out with ankle injuries, donned the red, non-contact

Updated: True fan wanted his ashes scattered behind the Oilers bench.
“In his retirement he was President of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and was an avid hunter and fisherman but his one true love was the Edmonton Oilers. “His family would all like to have his ashes scattered behind the Oilers bench

Oilers hitting reset button
Oilers forward Taylor Hall says the team is going into the last stretch of the season with a fresh mindset. (Edmonton Sun file) If this team isn’t rockin’, then they’ll deserve some knockin’. Well rested, playing at home and with the

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Edmonton Oilers News – Oilers rebuild takes a great deal of patience

EDMONTON — Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to be fired for the team’s results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept or letting passion subdue reason. Read more about this article

EDMONTON — Is the demotion of Edmonton Oilers left-winger Magnus Paajarvi to the Oklahoma City Barons only for a few days or is it for the rest of the season? NHL teams routinely send prospects to their American Hockey League farm clubs during the all Read more about this article

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Edmonton Oilers News – GMC: Should Kevin Lowe Retake the Helm of the Oilers?

but rather “Given a choice between Steve Tambellini and Candidate X, who would you prefer run the Edmonton Oilers?” It’s an attempt to highlight some of the up-and-coming executives out there, and give some perspective on what the Oilers Click here to learn more

EDMONTON – Edmonton backup goalie played like an all-star and helped the desperate Oilers to a much needed win. Devan Dubnyk was the first star of the game, stopping 44 of 45 shots in the game and three more in the shootout as the Oilers snapped a three Click here to learn more

Ottawa, Mexico, maybe Vegas and other parts known and unknown is where the Edmonton Oilers spent the All-Star break. Away for a few days of R&R or, in the case of the injured, namely Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, a different ‘R’ as in ‘Rehab’ for his injured shoulder. Click here to learn more

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devan Dubnyk put on a show for the home crowd Monday night. Dubnyk stopped 44 of 45 shots through overtime, then went 3-for-3 in the shootout as the Oilers earned a 2-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks at Rexall Place. Click here to learn more

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Edmonton Oilers – Dubnyk shines as Oilers edge Sharks in shootout

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devan Dubnyk put on a show for the home crowd Monday night. Dubnyk stopped 44 of 45 shots through overtime, then went 3-for-3 in the shootout as the Oilers earned a 2-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks at Rexall Place. Learn more

Ottawa, Mexico, maybe Vegas and other parts known and unknown is where the Edmonton Oilers spent the All-Star break. Away for a few days of R&R or, in the case of the injured, namely Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, a different ‘R’ as in ‘Rehab’ for his injured shoulder. Learn more

Edmonton, AB – All any player wants is an opportunity. When it comes and it’s met with preparation, good things happen and dreams can be made. Just ask Wes Vannieuwenhuizen. Paired with Oilers prospect David Musil with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants last Learn more

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Edmonton Oilers – Cody Hodgson scores SO winner, Canucks edge Oilers – Boston.com

Cody Hodgson scores SO winner, Canucks edge Oilers – Boston.com


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Cody Hodgson scores SO winner, Canucks edge Oilers
Boston.com
Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Smyth, right, checks Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa into the Vancouver bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
Canucks knock down OilersVictoria Times Colonist


Hodgson lifts Canucks over Oilers in SOChicago Tribune
Oilers 2, Canucks 3 (SO) – Oilers make a point out of hanging aroundEdmonton Journal (blog)
Globe and Mail -Montreal Gazette
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Edmonton Oilers Mid-Season Report – Fighting for Stanley (blog)


Fighting for Stanley (blog)
Edmonton Oilers Mid-Season Report
Fighting for Stanley (blog)
The Oilers had a great start winning 8 of their first 12 games. They have since won only 8 of the last 27 games. The Oilers are once again bit by the injury bug, but that's familiar territory the last few seasons. There is a difference for the Oilers

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Oilers 2, Sharks 1, SO – CBSSports.com


Globe and Mail
Oilers 2, Sharks 1, SO
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EDMONTON, Alberta — Backup goalie Devan Dubnyk played like an All-Star and helped the desperate Edmonton Oilers to a much needed win. Dubnyk was the first star of the game, stopping 44 shots through overtime and three more in the shootout as the
Oilers keep Sharks on the skidsBoston Herald


San Jose Sharks lose to Edmonton Oilers in a shootoutSan Jose Mercury News
Hall, Dubnyk lead Oilers to SO win over SharksFox News

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Oilers Notebook: Krueger to attend World Economic Forum during all-star break – Edmonton Journal


Imassera News
Oilers Notebook: Krueger to attend World Economic Forum during all-star break
Edmonton Journal
EDMONTONOilers associate coach Ralph Krueger is using the all-star break to fly to Davos, Switzerland, to take part in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, which 70 billionaires are attending. Prime Minister Stephen Harper will give the
Cody Hodgson scores shootout winner, Canucks beat road-weary Oilers 3-2Washington Post


Canucks down Oilers in shootout, 3-2Vancouver Sun
Pre-break play positive for OilersCANOE
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Edmonton Oilers Hockey – Oilers rebuild takes a great deal of patience

EDMONTON — Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to be fired for the team’s results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept or letting passion subdue reason. Click here to learn more

but rather “Given a choice between Steve Tambellini and Candidate X, who would you prefer run the Edmonton Oilers?” It’s an attempt to highlight some of the up-and-coming executives out there, and give some perspective on what the Oilers Click here to learn more

If he’s out there then he’s worth picking up. Ales Hemsky – RW – Edmonton Oilers – Unsurprisingly, the 28-year-old Hemsky has struggled with injuries again in 2011-12. Another shoulder issue resulted in him missing 11 games and an illness forced him to sit Click here to learn more

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Edmonton Oilers – Edmonton Oilers Mid-Season Report – Fighting for Stanley (blog)


Fighting for Stanley (blog)
Edmonton Oilers Mid-Season Report
Fighting for Stanley (blog)
The Oilers had a great start winning 8 of their first 12 games. They have since won only 8 of the last 27 games. The Oilers are once again bit by the injury bug, but that's familiar territory the last few seasons. There is a difference for the Oilers

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Power forward Moroz aims to play big role in Oil Kings' success
Vancouver Sun
WHL game time WHEAT KINGS at OIL KINGS 7 pm Media: Team 1260 Mitch Moroz spent most of his young life in Calgary, but his favourite NHL team is still the Edmonton Oilers. Maybe that's because the 17-year-old was born in Edmonton.
Oil Kings Game No. 51 — vs Vancouver Giants and, oh those bobbleheadsEdmonton Journal (blog)


Gallagher gets ball rolling for GiantsThe Province
Kings-Americans tilt lives up to hypeEdmonton Sun

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Edmonton Oilers – Dubnyk’s 44 saves help Oilers choke Sharks

Dubnyk’s 44 saves help Oilers choke Sharks
Jan 23 (Reuters) – Devan Dubnyk made 44 saves , capped by the game-ending stop, as the last-placed Edmonton Oilers produced an unlikely 2-1 upset of the San Jose Sharks in a shootout on Monday. San Jose dictated the play with a 45-18 advantage

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