NHL: Edmonton Oilers Stories by Jeremy Thompson, HometownHockey.ca http://www.ourhometown.ca/columnists/thompson Jeremy Thompson was born on the mean streets of Sundre, Alberta. Currently soaking up the UV rays in Jacksonville, Florida. Just a man who loves his wife, his dogs, and his Oilers. Daryl Katz Needs To Bring Excitement Back To The Oilershttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0222.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0222.phpWith the potential to be equipped with a new face of the franchise, a new capable head coach, a new management team, and a new home, comes the prospect of a new and rejuvenated fanbase. Opportunity is knocking for the Oilers in a way that teams rarely receive, and with the state of the franchise where it is today, Daryl Katz can’t afford to answer the door. Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:05:25 +0000Frozen In Oil Hot Takes Podcast Episode 1http://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0219.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0219.phpIn the first edition of the Frozen In Oil Hot Takes Podcast, I sit down with Matt Henderson and we talk draft, college free agents and Matt's disdain for NHL draft prospect Lawson Crouse... Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:38:04 +0000Devan Dubnyk Returns:http://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0215.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0215.phpNo matter what happens in his return to Rexall, when Dubnyk exits the ice that he once called home, amidst cheers or boos (they all sound the same) he will probably still be able to look up to the pressbox and see the egg dripping off of Craig MacTavish’s face. Meanwhile the fans throughout Oil Country will be wondering if it was the wrong move to give up on the man who they so fondly remember by the giraffe on his mask. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:02:47 +0000Oilers Trade Speculation: Could Jeff Petry End Up In Toronto? Carolina? Both?http://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0132.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0132.phpIn the offseason, all the way to last deadline, trade talks involving Petry were rampant, but never substantial. For the first time, the substance behind the rumours seems to be filling the cauldron, and maybe following tonight’s game against the Kings, an official announcement will be made. Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:59:12 +0000Oilers Fans Doing All They Can To Be Dark Mark Of The Leaguehttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0130.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0130.phpThose guys fought in some of the most heated battles, showering that logo on their jersey with blood, sweat, and tears, and many will have their names forever enshrined in the rafters alongside the crest of the Oilers. On a night in remembrance of that, the first night of the season, they had to witness straight disrespect to that logo, to THEIR logo. Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:05:00 +0000Oilers look to extend preseason to Thursday night openerhttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0125.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0125.phpHaving Leon Draisaitl in the opening night roster makes a lot of sense, I will support that decision, but is he really ready to take on the big and mean men of the western conference after spending the last few seasons playing against the boys of the WHL? I think that it’s important to see what 55 can give the Oilers in a regular season matchup, but if they are serious about developing him PROPERLY, he should not see a single game in an Oilers uniform come November. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:03:39 +0000Oilers and Justin Schultz Agree To 1 Year Dealhttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0106.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0106.php In my mind, the deal had to get done in order for the Oilers to enter into camps and the pre-season with full knowledge of their arsenal, but a large part of me does wonder why such a long hold-up. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:30:08 +0000Thank You, Sam Gagner: The Oilers Were Lucky To Have Youhttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0090.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0090.phpBeing a young guy with not a lot of NHL experience, Gagner welcomed in a plethora of young Oilers into the fold. From first overall Taylor Hall, to Theo Peckham, Jeff Petry, and even some signed UFA vets, Gagner filled the roll of team ambassador very well. Learning from Shawn Horcoff, he demonstrated the comradery and teamwork to maintain the positive attitude in a losing and overall negative circumstance. Sun, 29 Jun 2014 22:22:09 +0000Sabres say Auf Wiedersehen...Oilers should be saying Hallohttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0089.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0089.phpThis appears to be the type of no-brainer that the Oilers have been waiting for since the first tee time in May. MacTavish has been preaching the need to add a top-pairing defenseman since the middle of last season, and it would now appear he has a chance to do so. Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:52:59 +00003 BOLD Targets The Oilers could Acquire By Trading Out Of The First Roundhttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0074.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/hockey/EDM0074.phpStaal has 2 years left on his contract, and looking at his production, there is a possibility that he will not be re-signed, if it continues to drop. The Hurricanes need to find success, they need some sort of help on defence, and they need more goal-scoring, even with a guy like Staal in the lineup. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:27:19 +0000