Does Ryan Whitney fit into the Oilers future?

Once the owners and NHLPA finally decide to come to their senses and put an end to the NHL lockout, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ryan Whitney will be headed down a path of uncharted territory. As he enters the final year of his 6yr/$24 million deal, which he signed as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the now twenty-nine year old blueliner will be looking at becoming an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NHL career. With that being the case, one has to wonder if oft-injured defenceamn would be in the Oilers plans moving forward or if Whitney himself, would have any interest in returning to Edmonton for another kick at the can.

Katz, the Oilers and City Council continue to insult Edmonton hockey fans

So it has come to this, has it. After exchanging verbal jabs during another week of what has become a never ending headache known as the proposed Downtown Arena, City of Edmonton officials and the Edmonton Oilers hockey club have decided to take the gloves off. With Mayor Stephan Mandel coming out with a deadline date of October 17th, for the Katz Group to let the city know exactly what they are looking for in the new arena deal, the following statement was released from Katz Group vice-president Bob Black, on Monday evening.

Oilers season will hinge on the play of Devan Dubnyk

For the Edmonton Oilers to challenge for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, if and when the 2012-2013 season actually gets underway, they will need to stay healthy and get consistent production out of their group of talented young players. However, no player will be under more scrutiny than netminder Devan Dubnyk. After signing a rather hefty two year extension, the time has come for Dubnyk to start producing on a consistent basis or he can kiss his dream of becoming a NHL starting goalie good-bye.

Lazar, St. Croix duo too much for Rebels

After taking the Kottenay Ice in their season opener with more of a team effort, it was the Edmonton Oil Kings big boys who did the damage against the Red Deer Rebels on Sunday afternoon. Centre Curtis Lazar led the way with a hat trick and Michael St. Croix added two more goals, pushing the Oil Kings to an easy 6-2 victory over their provincial rivals.