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05-16-2008 - Oilers 2007-08 AHL/ECHL review
Edmonton had their own AHL affiliate for the first time in 3 years and employed a total of 49 players in Springfield over the course of the 2007-08 AHL season.
05-16-2008 - Oilers 2007-08 European review
The Edmonton Oilers had just six prospects playing in Europe this past season with a pair in Sweden and the other four in Russia.
05-05-2008 - Oilers 2007-08 rookie review
The Edmonton Oilers had nine rookies in 2007-08, three of which ended up among the top 10 in NHL rookie scoring.
04-23-2008 - Oilers 2007-08 junior prospects season review
Edmonton only had a trio of CHL players in 2007-08 and they had very different results during the most recent campaign.
03-16-2008 - Oilers notes & quotes
A miscellaneous collection of notes and quotes featuring a vast array of Oilers prospects involving players both on and off the recently released top 20 list.
03-12-2008 - Oilers Top 20 Prospects, Spring 2008
Jeff Petry takes over at the top of the Edmonton Oilers prospect list.
02-12-2008 - Oilers NCAA prospects update
The Oilers have seven student athletes attending six different NCAA programs this year and most of them are having strong seasons.
01-07-2008 - Oilers AHL/ECHL prospects update
For the first time in three seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have an AHL affiliate in to call their own to go along with the ever-popular Stockton Thunder of the ECHL.
11-22-2007 - Oilers junior prospects update
This season the Oilers have just a trio of prospects playing junior hockey.
10-06-2007 - Springfield Falcons 2007-08 season preview
Edmonton has their own AHL affiliate for the first time since 2005 and look to get the Falcons and their fans back into the playoffs.
09-11-2007 - Oilers 2007 training camp preview
They won’t call it a rebuild or a revamp or even a facelift as training camp opens this week in Edmonton -- so instead let’s just say the team is undergoing a major oil change.
09-05-2007 - Oilers Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
First-round selection Sam Gagner debuts atop Edmonton's new Top 20 list, which includes two other members of his 2007 draft class.
08-09-2007 - Oilers offseason news and notes
The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the busier organizations during the current off season months seemingly making headlines with every decision they make. Interestingly enough, there have been and still are ongoing activities below the NHL level of the league’s most northern franchise that have largely gone under reported or unnoticed.
06-27-2007 - Oilers 2007 draft review
Edmonton entered the weekend with seven draft picks and came away with six new prospects added to their system, including Sam Gagner chosen sixth overall.
06-19-2007 - Oilers 2007 draft preview
The Edmonton Oilers are expected to be one of the busiest teams this weekend as they enter the draft with three first-round picks and four in the first 36 spots. How many of those turns they'll use themselves is definitely in question as the club has publicly stated their intent on making a splash via trade.
06-09-2007 - Oilers 2002 draft evaluation
With 15 picks in 2002 the Oilers had solid odds on finding players who could contribute long-term to their franchise. Two of the draft class are NHL regulars while a handful more are still with the organization.
05-31-2007 - Oilers 2006-07 European season review
Edmonton had nine prospects in Europe this past season, some of whom they want to sign this summer and others they'll simply let go of their rights to.
05-17-2007 - Oilers 2006-07 rookie review
Due to massive injuries, the Edmonton Oilers this year had 14 rookies play for them at some point over the course of the season including one straight out of junior.
04-25-2007 - Oilers junior prospects season review
Almost half of Edmonton's eight junior prospects are still active in their respective league playoffs and one even made an emergency appearance in the NHL this year.
04-05-2007 - Q&A with Chris VandeVelde
North Dakota rookie and Edmonton Oilers prospect Chris VandeVelde got off to a bit of a slow start to his collegiate career this year but has really turned it on in the postseason.
03-20-2007 - Oilers Top 20 prospects
Andrew Cogliano moves to the top of the Edmonton Oilers prospects list.
02-22-2007 - Oilers NCAA prospects update
Edmonton has nine prospects toiling in the NCAA this season, concentrated on just four teams.
01-11-2007 - Oilers ECHL update
The Oilers began the year with just four players in the ECHL, but have had as many as seven skating for the Stockton Thunder.
01-02-2007 - Oilers AHL prospect update
The Edmonton Oilers have their AHL prospects spread across five AHL clubs.
12-07-2006 - Rohlfs a better forward for having defended
University of Michigan senior right wing David Rohlfs is back at that position after having played over a year at defense.
11-23-2006 - Oilers junior prospects update
The Edmonton Oilers have seven players at the junior level in North America.
10-29-2006 - Smid returns to play former team
When Ladislav Smid finally made his debut at the Honda Center in Anaheim, it came in an Edmonton Oilers jersey.
10-06-2006 - Oilers 2006-07 minor league preview
Edmonton Oilers prospects will be spread out among six minor league affiliates in either the AHL or to Stockton of the ECHL.
09-11-2006 - Oilers training camp preview
The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up rookie camp today, and will hold training camp in Grande Praire, Alberta.
08-19-2006 - Oilers top 20 prospects
With no first round pick in 2006, Rob Schremp remains atop the Edmonton Oilers prospects list.
07-06-2006 - Oilers 2006 draft review
As expected, the Oilers looked to address a need on the blue line and also selected a goaltender.
06-22-2006 - Oilers 2006 draft preview
The Edmonton Oilers hold their first pick in the draft at No. 45 overall.
06-08-2006 - Oilers 2001 draft evaluation
Of the 12 players drafted ahead of Ales Hemsky that year, only first overall selection Ilya Kovalchuk of Atlanta has played more games in the NHL and only he and Jason Spezza, drafted second overall, have outscored him.
06-03-2006 - Oilers AHL/ECHL prospects season review
The Edmonton Oilers sent prospects primarily to the Hamilton Bulldogs and Iowa Stars this season.
04-29-2006 - Oilers 2005-06 rookie review
Seven rookies made appearances for the Edmonton Oilers in 2005-06.
04-09-2006 - Pettersson enjoys playing in North America
Fredrik Pettersson is spending his rookie year in North America playing for the Calgary Hitmen.
04-08-2006 - Edmonton CHL prospects season review
The Edmonton Oilers had 10 players that spent the year in one of the three major junior leagues in Canada during 2005-06.
03-30-2006 - Schremp wraps up memorable junior career
Schremp paced the London Knights and the league with a goal-a-game pace of 57 goals and 88 assists for 145 points.
03-14-2006 - Edmonton Top 20 prospects
Rob Schremp remains atop the Edmonton Oilers Top 20 list.
03-01-2006 - Q&A with Troy Bodie
Bodie’s efforts have not gone unnoticed by Kelowna management, even as the veteran forward struggles through a late-season, mini slump.
02-23-2006 - Q&A with Tyler Spurgeon
The 5’10, 190-pounder brings grit and determination to an experienced Kelowna Rockets lineup, although the Rockets were forced to play without that contribution for the first half of the season.
02-21-2006 - Q&A with Yan Stastny
Son of a Czechoslovakian Hall of Famer, Edmonton Oilers prospect Yan Stastny has had a distinctly American experience that required a two-year stint in Germany to play for his homeland and establishing himself as a legitimate NHL prospect.
02-14-2006 - Edmonton’s college-bound junior trio
The Edmonton Oilers drafted three players in 2005 knowing that they would be long-term projects. All three of the players have had up and down seasons.
02-10-2006 - Edmonton NCAA prospects update
With the early defection last summer of Matt Greene to professional hockey, the Edmonton Oilers are left with eight collegiate prospects.
01-09-2006 - Oilers AHL/ECHL update
The Edmonton Oilers have sprinkled players throughout the AHL this year. At one point, six teams in the American League have had an Oiler property playing for them at least temporarily.
12-23-2005 - Oilers 2006 WJC preview
The Edmonton Oilers will be well represented at the 2006 World Junior Championships with a total of six prospects on three national teams.
12-13-2005 - Cogliano heads to Canada's camp
Andrew Cogliano is in Vancouver to take part in the Canadian World Junior camp currently underway in the B.C. city.
11-25-2005 - Oilers CHL prospects update
The Edmonton Oilers have a total of ten players listed across the three Canadian major junior leagues.
11-11-2005 - Chorney, strong at North Dakota, is likely for WJC
Taylor Chorney is showing the rest of the hockey world what the Edmonton Oilers saw in him that lead to being the 36th player selected at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
10-10-2005 - Oilers minor league preview
With the death of the Edmonton Road Runners after just a single AHL season, the Oilers head into 2005-06 with prospects spread out over three minor league teams in two leagues.
10-05-2005 - Oilers Training Camp report card
A report card on how the many prospects performed over the course of their tenure in Edmonton Oilers rookie and training camp.
09-27-2005 - Oilers Top 20 prospects
2005 pick Andrew Cogliano debuts at No. 4 on the Edmonton Oilers Top 20 prospects list.
09-20-2005 - Power skating paying off for Schremp and Stortini
A long look at the summer training of Robbie Schremp and Zack Stortini that has helped them make a serious impact during Edmonton's training camp this fall.
09-05-2005 - Pair of Petes looks to impress at Oilers camp
The duo from Peterborough, winger Liam Reddox and defenseman Bryan Young will be attending Oilers rookie camp starting tomorrow.
08-31-2005 - Oilers August news and notes
Player signings, trades and a look ahead to Edmonton Oilers rookie camp.
08-04-2005 - Oilers 2005 draft review
What the Edmonton Oilers were seeking heading into the 2005 draft was to increase the level of skill inside the organization.
07-27-2005 - Oilers 2005 draft preview
The Edmonton Oilers will select 25th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
06-24-2005 - Oilers June offseason update
It's been an eventful offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, who have shut down operations of their AHL franchise.
06-12-2005 - Oilers prospects are teammates and enemies
What happens when two big rivals are properties of the same NHL team? North Dakota captain Matt Greene and Geoff Paukovich of the Denver Pioneers are finding out.
05-29-2005 - Oilers Summer 2005 Media Roundtable
Several Edmonton media personalities tackle 20 of the most debated topics surrounding Oiler prospects.
05-08-2005 - Oilers Top 20 prospects
Rob Schremp continues to top the Edmonton Oilers top 20 prospects ranking.
05-06-2005 - Oilers 2000 draft evaluation
The Oilers made ten selections in the 2000 draft, but so far not one of them has played a single NHL game wearing the copper drop.
04-22-2005 - Oilers AHL 2004-05 prospect review
A look back at the disappointing season of the Edmonton Road Runners, farm club of the Oilers.
04-12-2005 - Q&A with Matt Greene
Imposing junior defenseman and Edmonton Oilers prospect Matt Greene enjoyed lead the Fighting Sioux to their NCAA-record 12th National Championship appearance as captain.
04-11-2005 - Q&A with Geoff Paukovich
Imposing freshman forward and Edmonton Oilers prospect Geoff Paukovich was part of the University of Denver's winning squad.
03-21-2005 - Goulet thrives after trade to Moncton
Edmonton Oilers 2004 pick Stephane Goulet has picked up his game after coming over to the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL.
03-06-2005 - Oilers European prospects update
Members of the Edmonton Oilers management team recently returned home from a two-week visit to Sweden where they were able to check in on the progress of most of their 12 European based prospects.
02-11-2005 - Oilers ECHL prospects update
Evaluation of the Edmonton Oilers prospects playing with the ECHL Greenville Grrrowl.
02-07-2005 - Oilers assign Drouin-Deslauriers to Greenville
Back after an injury, Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers will spend some time in Greenville of the ECHL.
02-05-2005 - The Oilers Niinimaki dilemma
An in-depth examination of Oiler first rounder Jesse Niinimaki's struggle to regain his form after a season missed due to injury.
01-21-2005 - Oilers AHL prospects midseason update
A look at how Edmonton's AHL prospects have performed through to the midpoint of the 2004-05 schedule.
01-09-2005 - Q&A with Dragan Umicevic
Edmonton's top Swedish prospect has been turning heads this year in the SEL and gaining attention from fans in North America.
01-01-2005 - Oilers CHL prospect update
The Edmonton Oilers have 12 prospects in the CHL.
12-18-2004 - Oilers NCAA prospects update
Matt Greene is one of eight Oiler prospects currently playing in the NCAA.
12-13-2004 - Oilers Top 20 prospects
The Edmonton Oilers kick off a new round of updated Top 20 rankings at Hockey's Future.
11-17-2004 - Oilers Henley Giant set to return
Tough Edmonton defenseman Brent Henley talks about his career up to this point and about the injury that has kept him on the shelf for the past few weeks.
11-14-2004 - Making the jump to pro hockey
Several key members of the AHL Edmonton Road Runners talk about the trials and tribulations of moving up to professional hockey from juniors and college.
11-13-2004 - Pouliot finally recovered from abdominal injury
Oilers prospect Marc-Antoine Pouliot has finally recovered from abdominal injury that has hindered him.
11-09-2004 - Oilers WHL prospects update
The Edmonton Oilers have five prospects playing in the WHL this year, four of which were acquired by the club this past summer at the Entry Draft.
11-07-2004 - Road Runners off to strong start
After sweeping the Syracuse Crunch in a two-game series at Rexall Place, the ‘Runners sat atop both their division and the entire league. Here is a recap of Edmonton’s first month of games.
11-05-2004 - Road Runners add Niinimaki
2002 first round draft pick Jesse Niinimaki will join the Edmonton Road Runners for the rest of the AHL season.
10-28-2004 - The Cullens a key matchup this weekend
Joe and Mark Cullen of the Edmonton Road Runners and Houston Aeros, will face each other in a game for the first time in their careers this weekend.
10-18-2004 - Fall 2004 Oilers Media Roundtable
Burning questions surrounding the Road Runners and other Oiler prospects were put to members of the Edmonton media.
10-17-2004 - Road Runners training camp review
An in-depth look at Edmonton's training camp, and how the roster came to look the way it does.
10-14-2004 - Edmonton Road Runners season preview
The AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers are set to begin their 23rd season in the league from their third new home in as many years.
09-29-2004 - Oilers sign OHL scorer Martin St. Pierre
A look at Martin St. Pierre, a free agent signee of the Edmonton Oilers.
09-25-2004 - Morrison seeking some R&R
Oilers prospect Mike Morrison hopes to find a job with the Edmonton Road Runners when they open camp this week.
09-17-2004 - Oilers rookie camp review
Comprehensive wrap-up of Edmonton's rookie camp including game recaps, quotes, and player-by-player evaluations.
09-09-2004 - Oilers Stortini returns for second rookie camp
Sudbury Wolves captain and one of the OHL's toughest competitors is back in Edmonton to take part in the Oilers' September rookie camp.
08-24-2004 - Oilers mid-August update
A handful of player signings, the relocation and renaming of a minor league affiliate and summer training camps highlight the activities of the Edmonton Oilers prospects this summer.
08-23-2004 - The revealing of Rob Schremp
A look at how Rob Schremp is fitting in with the Edmonton Oilers.
08-14-2004 - 2005 WJC should have bigger Oiler presence
Four Oiler prospects have terrific chances at making their national teams to play in the winter tournament.
08-11-2004 - Oilers defensive duo of the future
Friends since their days as Red Deer Rebels, Doug Lynch and Jeff Woywitka look to continue their parallel careers in 2004-05 with the Oilers.
08-04-2004 - AHL Roadrunners move to Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers will relocate their minor league affiliate from Toronto to the Alberta capital, where the team will be based at least for the 2004-05 season.
07-30-2004 - Oilers sign several prospects
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Jason Platt, Jani Rita, Kenny Smith, Brock Radunske, and J-F Plourde in recent weeks.
07-11-2004 - Oilers Top 20 prospects
Jeff Deslauriers tops the Edmonton Oilers Top 20 prospects.
07-10-2004 - Oilers Mid-July update
The roster for AHL affiliate Toronto Roadrunners is starting to take shape, a Jani Rita deal is imminent and Oilers prospect camp might still happen for 2004.
07-05-2004 - Oilers 2004 draft review
The Edmonton Oiler selected 10 players in the 2004 Entry Draft, headlined by goaltender Devan Dubnyk.
06-20-2004 - Oilers Mid-June update
Player signings and the scouting plans for 2004-05 headline the latest Oiler update.
06-10-2004 - Oilers 2004 draft preview
The Edmonton Oilers will select at the No. 14 and No. 25 positions in the 2004 Entry Draft.
05-31-2004 - No summer off for Oilers' Bishai
Oilers prospect Mike Bishai is back home in Edmonton after the Toronto Roadrunners postseason has ended and reflects on the year.
05-26-2004 - Oilers 1999 draft evaluation
Jani Rita and Mike Comrie were among Edmonton's nine picks in its successful 1999 draft.
05-16-2004 - Oilers mid-May prospect update
An update on a handful of prospect news coming out of Edmonton concerning Jeff Deslauriers, Alexei Mikhnov, Troy Bodie, Jesse Niinimaki and others.
05-04-2004 - Oilers Top 20 ranking
New top 20 prospects ranking for the Edmonton Oilers, with comments by management and scouts.
05-03-2004 - Oilers rookie review 2003-04
A look at the six rookies who suited up for the Oilers in 2003-04.
04-26-2004 - Oilers postseason media roundtable
Edmonton’s top media members answer some burning questions about the future of the Oilers.
04-10-2004 - Brodziak and Moose Jaw on the warpath
Oilers prospect Kyle Brodziak after Game 3 in Red Deer and the chief of the Moose Jaw Warriors on playoffs, the regular season and also about what might lay ahead for him.
04-09-2004 - Oiler prospects in the playoffs
Update on the progress of Oiler prospects participating in their league's playoff runs.
03-31-2004 - Getting the Lowe-Down: Interview with Oilers GM Kevin Lowe, Part 2
Oilers GM Kevin Lowe talks about his job as GM, the CBA and improvements that could be made to it.
03-30-2004 - Getting the Lowe-Down: Interview with Oilers GM Kevin Lowe, Part 1
Oilers GM Kevin Lowe talks about the team's draft philosophy, scouting, and current prospects.
03-29-2004 - Mikhnov visits the Oilers
Top Russian prospect Alexei Mikhnov spent last week in Edmonton at the invitation of the Oilers who hope to get the big man under contract for next season.
03-27-2004 - Roadrunners playoff bound
Geoff Ward, the head coach of the Toronto Roadrunners, on how his team has been able to surge up the standings on the way to making a run at the Calder Cup.
03-23-2004 - Q&A with Brad Winchester
Oilers prospect Brad Winchester is a rookie forward for the AHL Toronto Roadrunners.
03-20-2004 - Notes from the pipeline
The Roadrunners Clear Day roster, mini-camp cancelled, players honored, and a scout moving on.
03-17-2004 - Q&A with Glenn Fisher
Oiler prospect goaltender Glenn Fisher is a freshman at the University of Denver.
03-16-2004 - Q&A with Tom Gilbert
Tom Gilbert was recently traded to the Edmonton Oilers from Colorado in a deadline deal. The defenseman is currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin.
03-12-2004 - Oilers European prospects update
A handful of Edmonton Oiler scouts recently ventured to Sweden for a two-week stint in order to evaluate this year’s crop of draft eligible players and also to check on the progress of prospects already in their stable. Here's an update on that progress.
03-11-2004 - Oilers make two deals involving prospects
The Edmonton Oilers sent prospect center Dwight Helminen to the Rangers and picked up defenseman Tom Gilbert from the Avalanche.
03-07-2004 - Q&A with Sean McAslan
Edmonton Oilers prospect and current Toronto Roadrunner Sean McAslan has not had an easy road in his bid to make the NHL. Hockey's Future interviewed the left winger to disuss where he's been, and where he'd like to go...
03-04-2004 - Q&A with Chad Hinz
Interview with Oilers prospect Chad Hinz who was recently recalled to Edmonton.
02-21-2004 - Q&A with Dan Baum
Interview with agitator Dan Baum, currently with the AHL Toronto Roadrunners.
02-14-2004 - Q&A with Eddie Caron
Interview with forward Eddie Caron, currently with the University of New Hampshire.
02-11-2004 - Q&A with Nate DiCasmirro
Interview with Toronto Roadrunners forward Nate DiCasmirro.
02-04-2004 - Bishai living the dream
Mike Bishai, a hometown product, is Edmonton's newest Oiler.
02-02-2004 - Q&A with Joe Cullen
Interview with Joe Cullen, a rookie forward with the AHL Toronto Roadrunners.
01-28-2004 - Q&A with Mike Morrison
Is there is a goaltending controversy brewing in Toronto courtesy of the up and coming Oiler netminder out of the University of Maine?
01-25-2004 - Oilers: Is Radunske the complete package?
Oilers prospect junior Brock Radunske is having a solid year for Michigan State.
01-19-2004 - The past and present of Oilers scouting
An in-depth examination of how the philosophy of scouting has changed over the years in Edmonton.
01-14-2004 - Q&A with Jeff Woywitka
An in-depth interview with Edmonton's newest prospect, a future cornerstone on their blueline.
01-01-2004 - Current Oilers on the role of the WJC
Oiler players talk about their WJC experiences as teenagers and how it impacted them.
12-31-2003 - Q&A with Kevin Prendergast: Part II, Scouting
The second half of Hockey's Future's interview with Oilers chief scout Kevin Prendergast, which examines the focus and outlook of the Oilers scouting department, as well as current events.
12-23-2003 - Q&A with Kevin Prendergast: Prospects update
In part 1 of this interview, Kevin Prendergast, VP of Hockey Operations for the Oilers, discusses individual players and their development.
12-21-2003 - Q&A with Doug Lynch
Interview with one of the future blueline stars of the Edmonton Oilers.
12-17-2003 - Oilers acquire Woywitka
Jeff Woywitka is the key asset in the trade that gets Mike Comrie out of Edmonton.
12-12-2003 - Q&A with Dwight Helminen
Interview with Oiler draftee and Michigan Wolverine center Dwight Helminen.
12-06-2003 - Q&A with Kyle Brodziak
Interview with WHL leading scorer, Team Canada candidate and future Edmonton Oiler Kyle Brodziak.
11-23-2003 - Q&A with Zack Stortini
Oiler prospect Zack Stortini talks about life since being drafted last June.
11-21-2003 - Q&A with Marc-Antoine Pouliot
Hockey's Future spoke to Oiler prospect Marc-Antoine Pouliot just before the RE/MAX games.
11-12-2003 - Q&A with rookie Jarret Stoll
Edmonton Oilers rookie Jarret Stoll talks to Hockey's Future during one of Edmonton's longest road trips of the year.
11-07-2003 - Oilers: Sarno & Salmo fitting in
Peter Sarno and Tony Salmelainen were both recalled from the Toronto Roadrunners in the past ten days and have been fortunate enough to play and, more importantly, contribute.
10-28-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Matthew Greene
Oilers defensive prospect Matthew Greene answers questions about where he's been and where he's going.
10-26-2003 - Oilers: Stoll gets his chance at last
After sitting out seven games to start the season, Jarret Stoll became a master of the waiting game.
10-19-2003 - Oilers: Youth fuels team in early going
The Oilers are enjoying success as their young players make impacts in the early stages of the season.
10-14-2003 - Oilers: Top 20 prospects reranked
New ranking for the Edmonton Oilers top prospects. Jeff Deslauriers tops the list.
10-11-2003 - Oilers: Torres debuts in game-winning fashion
A terrific debut for Raffi Torres caps off a memorable night in Edmonton
10-05-2003 - Oilers: Refined Oil ready for season
The Edmonton Oilers cut four players dropping the roster down to 24 as the preseason schedule somes to an end.
09-28-2003 - Oilers: Preseason update
An overtime loss to Minnesota does little to clear the roster picture for the Oilers.
09-23-2003 - Oilers: Training camp heads for higher ground
The Edmonton Oilers 29-player training camp roster is headed to Jasper, Alberta for team-building and more practice.
09-18-2003 - Oilers: Training camp with a French flair
A recent influx of French-Canadian draft choices is changing the scenery at Edmonton's training camp.
09-17-2003 - Oilers: Reaping the benefits of summer camp
The Edmonton Oilers first ever mid-summer prospect camp has paid dividends at 2003 training camp.
09-16-2003 - Oilers: Class of 2003 makes training camp debut
The Edmonton Oilers draft class of 2003 is performing well at their first pro training camp.
09-15-2003 - Oilers: Three nearly forgotten prospects
Three Edmonton Oiler prospects make strong comebacks at 2003 Oilers training camp: Michael Henrich, Peter Sarno, and Jan Horacek.
09-13-2003 - Oilers: Training camp report, Day 1
Game summaries of the inter-squad scrimmages on the first day of Oiler training camp, as well as late additions to the camp roster.
09-10-2003 - Oilers training camp round table
Oilers roundtable discussing upcoming training camp and other issues. Guests include Oilers VP of Hockey Operations Kevin Prendergast, John Sexsmith of Global Television, Bryn Griffiths and Bob Stauffer of The TEAM radio.
09-09-2003 - Oilers: Training camp preview, Part V, goaltending with 'T n T'
Final installment of the Oiler Training Camp preview with a look between the pipes, featuring Scott Howson, Kevin Prendergast and Ty Conklin.
09-06-2003 - Oilers: Training camp preview Part IV, holding the line
Part IV of the Oilers training camp preview, with a focus on the blueline. Input from Scott Howson and Kevin Prendergast.
09-04-2003 - Oilers: Training camp preview, Part III, right players for right wing
Edmonton Oilers training camp preview, Part III examines the right wing position with input from Kevin Prendergast, Scott Howson and Oiler players.
09-01-2003 - Oilers: Training camp preview II: centers of attention
Part two of Oiler Camp preview focuses on the centermen with input from VP of Hockey Operations Kevin Prendergast and Asst. GM Scott Howson.
08-29-2003 - Oilers: Training camp preview -- left wing anything but lock
The first in a series of previews of Oilers training camp, a look at the state of the left wing position with input from Kevin Prendergast, VP of Hockey Operations.
08-15-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Kevin Prendergast
Edmonton’s top scout talks about the future of the team’s European prospects and the philosophies that help turn the team’s draft record around.
08-10-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Michael Henrich
Former Edmonton Oilers first round selection Michael Henrich talks about redeeming himself and recapturing his status as a premier prospect.
08-01-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Raffi Torres
One of the Oilers brightest prospects talks about his time on the Island and what lies ahead in Edmonton.
07-29-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Colin McDonald
Edmonton Oilers 2003 second round pick Colin McDonald talks about his current status and his long-term goals in the NHL with Edmonton.
07-23-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Jarret Stoll
Center Jarret Stoll of the Edmonton Oilers answers questions about his game and the upcoming season.
07-18-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Ty Conklin
Q&A with Oilers goaltender Ty Conklin.
07-03-2003 - Oilers draft review
Review of the 12 picks by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
07-03-2003 - Oilers post-draft Q&A with Scott Howson
Edmonton Oilers Assistant GM Scott Howson answered questions about the 2003 NHL Entry Draft and prospects already in the Oilers system.
06-30-2003 - Oilers prospect camp review
The Edmonton Oilers held their first ever summer camp for the organization’s top prospects last week in Sherwood Park, AB. The field of 29 players consisted of Juniors, Collegians, Europeans and a smattering of free agents.
06-19-2003 - Oilers: Pre-Draft Q&A with Scott Howson
Oilers Assistant GM Scott Howson answers questions about the upcoming draft as well as prospects already in the system.
06-04-2003 - Oilers 2002-03 Rookie Review
Review of the Oilers season in terms of how each of the rookies performed.
03-22-2003 - More Rookies on the Way
Looks like the oil well is flowing again with highly rated prospects in the Oiler system. With as many as six rookies playing for the Oilers this season, it is possible that another 3-4 rookies could make the Oilers line up next season.....
03-19-2003 - Bigger, Stronger, Faster, Younger and Cheaper!
Not only does the NHL trade deadline bring out the best in Canadian television networks; it also draws great interest from fans and NHL players.
03-12-2003 - Hamilton Bulldogs Report
With the number of major changes and personnel shuffling that has gone on in Hamilton this AHL season, it’s amazing to that the Bulldogs have been able to continue on the best season in franchise history...
02-08-2003 - Youth has been served
Facing a rash of injuries, the Oilers were forced to speed up the learning curve of many of thier top prospects. The result...they liked what they saw!
12-20-2002 - Oil Drops for World Junior Championships
Here is a look at the Oilers prospects in this years WJHC in Halifax.
11-04-2002 - Bulldogs make some moves
Going into this past weekend’s back-to-back games against the Philadelphia Phantoms and the Rochester Americans, both parent clubs of the Hamilton Bulldogs made moves to address the team’s unwieldy roster...
10-21-2002 - Hamilton Bulldogs Week in Review
The Hamilton Bulldogs finally opened up their 7th season in the AHL. The Dogs started the season on the road on Thanksgiving against their nemeses the Rochester Americans in Rochester. But for a...
10-13-2002 - Hamilton Bulldogs want "The Best of Both Worlds"
The Hamilton Bulldogs are looking forward to a season filled with a lot of excitement as they head into a year that is being called "The Best of Both Worlds"...
10-12-2002 - Hamilton Bulldogs Season Preview
The 2002-2003 season will be a year in transition for the Hamilton Bulldogs, and not in the traditional “we’ll stink this year, so bear with us” meaning of the term. In fact, the transition...
10-08-2002 - Oilers season preview
Will the defense rest?
While its safe to say that the Oilers biggest problem last year was scoring goals, the focus coming out of this years camp has to be on the defense, and the amount of rookies that will break camp with the big team. It will be very hard for the Oilers to repeat last seasons amazing performance, posting the second best G.A.A. in the league, but if they somehow can, they may be a 100-point team this year. Why do you ask, because they finally have a real second line!
09-29-2002 - Waiver draft from an Edmonton perspective
One of the drawbacks for the Oilers, in having finally developed depth at the NHL level, will be the waiver implications. Edmonton is almost certain to lose a capable NHLer or two this year, via regular waivers, if a trade can’t be made to move some of their forward depth before the NHL season begins.
09-16-2002 - Oilers Training Camp Preview
More so than any other point in the recent history of the Oilers, the team has finally managed to acquire some semblance of depth, both in prospects and NHL ready players. The team does indeed lack the elite talent needed to win a Stanley Cup in the upcoming season (especially at the forward positions), but help may be on the way in terms of prospects and players in EDM who can still improve their games.
09-14-2002 - Training Camp: The Forwards
Training camp for this season’s edition of the Edmonton Oilers has finally begun and with it comes an odd feeling, a feeling that the team may have more than enough NHL-ready players to fill its roster, especially at forward.
09-12-2002 - Hockey's Future Interview with Doug Lynch
After the Rebels’ 11th Annual McDonald’s Black and White Game earlier this month at Red Deer’s Enmax Centrium, Hockey's Future caught up to Edmonton Oilers prospect Doug Lynch...
08-01-2002 - Edmonton Oilers "Hot Stove"
The Oilers staff at Hockey's Future takes a close look at the good, the bad and the ugly developments with the team since their 2001-2002 season came to a close.
07-17-2002 - The Oilers summer so far...
After last season’s performance, GM Kevin Lowe promised that there would be changes this summer…he didn’t lie. It’s not that the team itself had a poor season, but anytime you don’t make the playoffs, changes will occur.
06-30-2002 - Speed Size and Grit: Oilers 2002 Draft Review
Many scouts said that the 2002 draft was weak and didn’t have much depth. Oilers GM Kevin Lowe also said that the 2002 draft class lacked the same class as the 2001 draft. That being said, the Oilers went into this years draft with one thing on their mind: change....
06-16-2002 - Look for Oilers to Draft More Skill
With the NHL entry draft one-week away, the Edmonton Oilers have finished completing their end of year scouting meetings in British Columbia. The entire Oilers Hockey Operations personnel and scouts presided in British Columbia for 7 days to look over scouting reports and formulate draft strategies for the upcoming entry draft in Toronto...
06-09-2002 - Oilers Draft Preview
Ask about 20 chief amateur scouts in the 30 team NHL and they will all tell you that they need another goal scorer or their greatest need is a goal scorer. With the N.H.L diluted in a lot of areas, finding...
06-02-2002 - Oilers Scouting and Scouting Staff: Younger, Meaner and More Energetic.
With the NHL entry draft just weeks away, writer John Christie gives us a history of the Oilers scouting department.
05-15-2002 - Dogs Go Down 2-0 Against Bridgeport
The Hamilton Bulldogs come home this week to take on Bridgeport in games 3 and 4 of teh Eastern Conference Finals.
05-07-2002 - Bulldogs Move To Conference Finals
Tha Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack in 5 games and will now face the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the Conference Finals.
04-29-2002 - Bulldogs take on the Wolf Pack in Round 2
See what the Hamilton Bulldogs did in the first 2 games against the Wolf Pack. Also, find out why game 3 was postponed.
04-22-2002 - Bulldogs Sweep Into Round 2
The Hamilton Bulldogs got their franchise first playoff sweep. See how they did it and who they will face next round in this weeks rap up of last week.
04-20-2002 - Bulldogs Report: Regular Season Wrap-Up
The 2001-2002 season for the Hamilton Bulldogs was one of exciting highs and excruciating lows. Who made the biggest impressions? Read on to find out...
04-08-2002 - Hamilton Bulldogs Wrapping up the Season
Prior to the start of the week the Bulldogs and their fans got some disturbing news which was not helped by some of the media. A report that was leaked out of...
03-19-2002 - Poti finally has his “D” day
In what had become a cruel process, the Oilers have finally traded Tom Poti and Rem Murray to the NYR for Mike York and a 4th round pick in 2002. In an earlier deal, the Oilers also traded Sean Brown to Boston for prospect Bobby Allen.
02-15-2002 - Oilers youngsters named to AHL All-Star game
update on Sven Butenschon, Jason Chimera, Brian Swanson and 2001 first round pick, Ales Hemsky.
01-26-2002 - Hamilton Bulldogs Mid-Season Report
As the Bulldogs progress through the 2001-2002 season, we have seen them shake off a poor start to become the AHL's most dominant team and then we have seen them falter again since Christmas. Read on for more of this article written by AHL Report's Jim Harnock...
01-05-2002 - Hamilton Bulldogs Report
Listen! Listen! Do you hear it? The sound of church bells ringing and children singing? Yes, you read it correctly - Chris Hajt has finally scored a goal on home turf. For this report, and great coverage of teams like Albany, Hartford, Bridgeport, Hershey, Syracuse and more, go to the AHL Report!
12-27-2001 - AHL Report's Interview with Michael Henrich
Michael Henrich, of the Hamilton Bulldogs, would consider his first year in the AHL a less than stellar rookie campaign. However, this season he has come into his own. Often scouted for his size, that he's been chided for not using, he has impressed his head coach, Claude Julien, this season with his heart. Julien was criticial of Henrich's play last season and relegated him....
11-19-2001 - Bulldogs Week in Review
From the exciting pages of the AHL Report comes this weekly recap of the Oilers farm team, the Hamilton Bulldogs. Click on the title to read more.....
11-19-2001 - Who Really is Tom Poti?
Saturday night, in his own zone, Tom Poti had the puck, dangerously close to the Oilers net with guys in the wrong uniform all about. Poti pushed the puck up, as if offering it to the opposition, saying "you know, if....
11-16-2001 - God Bless Kim Gernack
We at Hockey's Future have lost one of our dearest staff members.
11-16-2001 - Oilers Pipeline Report
Wonder how Hemsky is doing? The Hamilton Bulldogs are on a tear.
11-05-2001 - Bulldogs Week in Review
AHL Report's Mike Marasco checks in with his latest installment of the "Bulldog's Week in Review". If you havent already checked out the AHL Report every day, now is the best time to start.......
10-28-2001 - Oilers Pipeline report
Just who is this back up goalie and is he as good as those stats indicate?
10-22-2001 - Get Well Red
One of our staff members has taken ill.
09-14-2001 - Oiler Training Camp Day 1
Day one at the Oiler training camp and there were some surprises.
09-02-2001 - Thoughts and Questions going into Oilers Training Camp
The Oilers open Camp in Sherwood Park September 12. John Christie looks at what should be a very interesting camp for Oilers' fans.
08-06-2001 - Oilers strike riches in NCAA
For many years, the Edmonton Oilers have known about the value of closely watching the NCAA.
07-19-2001 - News on Hecht, Ustorf, Benda and the Oilers
Full coverage on the movement on three german forwards including the complete infos and stats from Oilers' signing Jan Benda.
07-18-2001 - European signings
Oilers GM Kevin Lowe sign a free agent, several European drafts, and make a few phone calls to Bobby Clarke.
07-03-2001 - Weighted Issue
Oh Captain My Captain! Now that Doug Weight has left the City of Champion's a new general must emerge from the mists to lead his troops to battle.
07-02-2001 - Oilers acquire Jan Horacek in Doug Weight deal
The leader of the Edmonton Oilers was pawned off to the gateway city and once again this team cannot compete financially.
06-23-2001 - Oilers Draft Review
The first half of the draft was an interesting one for the City of Champions, they added a few players whom may add depth to the line-up in the future.
06-10-2001 - Oilers Draft Preview
It's that time again to speculate on the inner workings of the Edmonton front office. With the draft being the one of the most important aspects to a club with financial limitations every pick comes with carefull consideration.
06-09-2001 - Oilers sign Marc-Andre Bergeron
The Oilers reached both highs and lows recently when they signed highly regarded free agent defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron from the QMJHL, but then saw Christian Chartier sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
05-14-2001 - Change of Times for the Oilers at the Draft Table
The NHL draft is the livelihood of a lot of NHL teams. Teams like Calgary, Buffalo and other small market teams have to draft well or even better then the rest since they cannot compete for high priced NHL talent...
05-04-2001 - Defenseman of the Year in the OHL
The man child they named Boom Boom joined some great company this week and hopes to make a similar impact at the next level.
05-04-2001 - Unkown Soldier: Christain Chartier
About as quietly as an advancing cavalry Christain Chartier storms the Western Hockey Leagues annual awards.
04-26-2001 - Bean Town scenario on flipping picks
With the Oilers retaining the option of flipping 1st round picks with the Bruins and their 2nd round pick this year due to the Bill Guerin trade a little wheeling and dealing may occur.
04-24-2001 - The couple missing pieces
For a team on the verge of taking it to the next level the Edmonton Oilers will be looking to add a couple missing pieces.
04-22-2001 - Boom Boom: Alexei Semenov
A man among boys in the Ontario Hockey League where his physical presence dominates every game he plays in. Perhaps he is the missing piece on the Oilers blue line.
04-19-2001 - Free agent Ty Conklin signed
The Oilers signed one of the best goaltenders to come out of Hockey East
04-05-2001 - Riesen to Believe
After three seasons in Hamilton the development of a sniper may finally be complete. Kevin Lowe's need for a goal scorer to ride shotgun with Doug Weight may materialize next season.
04-05-2001 - Log Jam
At no time in recent memory has the Edmonton Oilers had the fortunate problem of too much depth up front...
02-27-2001 - Christian's Crusade
No it's not another holy war but for one Oiler prospect it's a battle for respect and to show this soldier is ready to do battle with the heathen's of the NHL.
02-17-2001 - Oilers Prospect Update Part 1
Patience is the virtue this organization must stress when dealing with all prospects regardless of what stage of development they are at currently.
01-09-2001 - Hometown Boy
A day before the deadline that would allow Mike Comrie play in the NHL this season he signed a deal that gave him the chance to live out a boyhood dream.
10-10-2000 - New Guns on the Hitmen
With the defections of Brad Moran, Chris Nielson and Kris Beech from the Hitmen roster, the scoring has had to come from different sources. Oilers prospect Shawn Norrie has been one of those sources early in the season.
10-05-2000 - The Kid Line
Out of the mists of the Hamilton Bulldogs a new line has formed to create havoc on it's foes.
09-30-2000 - Center of Attention
No longer is the center position a weakness after this years training camp with several players showing they have what it takes.
09-30-2000 - The Man from the Rock
At one time he was considered a premier talent and one of the best pro prospects in the league then he fell out of favor.
09-20-2000 - Northern Alberta Youth Movement
This could be the season several young players make a serious contribution to the team.
08-17-2000 - Michigan Star to make the Jump to Junior
When the Kootenay ICE finished their 1999-2000Memorial Cup finalist season, they lost a good percentage of their offensive output when Captain Mike Green (Florida) and line-mate JaroslavSvoboda (Carolina) graduated to the professional ranks...
07-31-2000 - Riding Shot Gun
Now that the Edmonton Oilers have named both Assistant coaches, the impact on the team could be a suprising one.
06-26-2000 - Edmonton drafts big
this years draft for the Oilers with the first three players drafted at 6'5", 6'4.5" and 6'3" Edmonton took huge steps to ensure the future looms larger than life.
06-25-2000 - Oilers Expansion & Day 1 Draft Analysis
There was very little doubt about who was going to be chosen off the Oilers roster in this years Expansion Draft.
06-22-2000 - High on Lowe
Naming Kevin Lowe is a breath of fresh air to Edmonton, even though it came down to the last minute the best man for the job was ready and willing to take the franchise to the level of success they are accustomed to.
06-21-2000 - Oilers 2000 Draft Analysis
Finally the Oilers may discontinue their horrendous draft record from the years 1984 to 1992, where not one of their first round picks made the team, by having another solid day at picking and choosing the hope for the future.
06-14-2000 - Expansion protected list
There was very few surprises when Edmonton released the expansion protected and unprotected list today. With having to protect only Tommy Salo it allowed the team to retain the core players from this season.
05-11-2000 - Oilers Expansion Draft Analysis
With the expansion draft quickly approaching the Oilers are going to protect 9 forwards, 5 defenseman and Tommy Salo, which will give a few players in Hamilton a great chance at a permanant roster spot...
06-18-1999 - Edmonton Oilers 1999 Draft Preview
Luck Be A Lady, an Edmonton Oilers Draft Preview
05-20-1999 - Hamilton Bulldogs Report
Hamilton Bulldogs Report
04-03-1999 - Sarno continues to light up the OHL
Sarno continues to light up the OHL
04-02-1999 - Oilers Prospect Update
Nooze on Oil drips- An Oilers Prospect Update
03-03-1999 - Steve won't get Passed by Anymore
When Steve Passmore, the native of Thunder Bay Ontario, was drafted he was considered a longshot prospect at the time. He was selected in the ninth round by the Quebec Nordiques, 196th overall, in the 1992 entry draft. His size and lack of technique
01-25-1998 - Oilers' Midseason Rookie Report
Mass confusion would be one way to describe the current situation of the Oilers’ prospects. Hamilton has been a far cry from hockey paradise as of late but with all the chaos in Edmonton, it’s only natural...
01-08-1998 - Oilers' problem child Bonsignore traded
After nearly four seasons of arguing, pleading and frustration, Oilers' GM Glen Sather finally pulled the trigger on the highest draft pick, and biggest bust, in Edmonton history, Jason Bonsignore...
01-02-1998 - Steve Kelly
When the Tampa Bay Lightning traded away defense head-case Roman Hamrlik they acquired center prospect Steve Kelly from the Edmonton Oilers...
12-20-1997 - Tom Poti
Draft day, 1996: The day Edmonton Oiler GM Glen Sather took a young defenseman from the Crushing Academy US high school. The name is Tom Poti and the game is offense...
12-13-1997 - Georges Laraque
With all the shuffling that GM Glen Sather has put the rookies through, you’d think it was because of their lack of effort or skill or both. Well, neither is true as Slats tries to mix up the lines and spark the team out of their mediocre performance...
11-23-1997 - Second Shot
After a disappointing training camp, 20-year-old Craig Millar was sent back down to the AHL to work on his consistency and NHL game...
10-31-1997 - Oilers Rookie and Prospect Report
With the future of the Oilers staying in Edmonton in doubt, the once bright future is looking pretty gloomy. Oiler fans are faced with the thought that the talent pool of fresh, young prospects that they watched mature might come into their own in front of hockey ignorant Houstonians...
09-21-1997 - A Look at the Oilers Camp
The Oilers have some good up and coming prospects, so let me get on with it, and show you how each is doing in camp, and there chances of sticking with the Oilers this year...
09-17-1997 - Dan Lacouture
Keith Tkachuk. Tony Amonte. Scott Lachance. Wouldn’t the Edmonton Oilers love to have the next Boston University stand-out turned NHL star in Daniel LaCouture?
09-17-1997 - Michel Riesen
The Edmonton Oilers made history this past summer when they drafted Swiss standout Michel Riesen. At 14th overall, Riesen is the highest drafted player ever that was born and trained in Switzerland. He is, arguably, the best Swiss player in recent hockey history and the Oil may have gotten the steal of the draft...