Oilers place RW Hemsky on injured reserve
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:58:01 PST)
The Edmonton Oilers on Friday placed right wing Ales Hemsky on injured reserve with a concussion.

Puck Headlines: Leafs' Grabovski gets three games for ref push
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:56:36 PST)
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Oilers Team Report
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:10 PST)

Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray was added to the Western Conference All-Star team, setting up a homecoming of sorts with the city of Montreal.

"It's a nice honor for sure, hopefully they forgot my nickname is Lou over there, is in Louuuuuuuuu," joked Souray, who expects to be soundly booed by the fans in Montreal for leaving the team as an unrestricted free agent after seven seasons. "It's nice to be recognized. It's going to be nice to go back there, especially as an Edmonton Oiler, it's a nice little twist."

Souray was added to the All-Star team on the strength of 28 points. His 12 goals are second among NHL defensemen, and he has one of the hardest shots in the league.

"I was a little surprised when I got the call that I was named to the team," he said.

Puck Headlines: Jordan Staal signs, and East all-star snubs
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:44 PST)
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Wednesday's three stars: Consolation prize Lang upstages Sundin
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:07:03 PST)
No. 1 star: Robert Lang, Montreal Canadiens When it became apparent that Mats Sundin wouldn't be coming to...

Puck Headlines: Some bald dude ready to play for Vancouver
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:19:32 PST)
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Lidstrom an All-Star for 10th straight time
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:17 PST)
Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion. The six-time Norris Trophy winner, as the league's best defenseman, and Detroit Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk were among 15 players chosen Wednesday to fill out the Western Conference roster for the midseason classic to be played Jan.

Checking the temperature of the NHL coaches' hot seat
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:47:41 PST)
The holiday goodwill has faded. The standings are starting to separate the champions from the train-wrecks.

Pass or Fail: The NHL playing games on Christmas Day
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:32:51 PST)
Hockey on New Year's Day is pretty much a sure thing from here on out; depending on, of course, if college...

Monday's three stars: King Henrik and Canada's drive for five
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:17:23 PST)
No. 1 star: Cody Hodgson, Canada With just two games on the NHL docket, the center of the hockey world last...

Canada wins 5th straight gold at world juniors
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:57:56 PST)
Canada won its fifth straight gold medal at the world junior hockey championships, beating Sweden 5-1 in the final Monday night. The streak ties Canada's record of five consecutive titles in this tournament from 1993-97. Canada's 15th gold at the world juniors also matched Russia/Soviet Union for the all-time lead.

Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:23:55 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...

Could Pat Quinn return to NHL in Ottawa or Edmonton?
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:30:45 PST)
Pat Quinn is suddenly a hot commodity, according to the Toronto Sun. Once the world junior championship wraps up...

Puck Headlines: After tragedy, fight debate reaches critical mass
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:25 PST)
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Saturday's three stars: Ellis steps up big for Buffalo
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:41:18 PST)
No. 1 star, Matt Ellis, Buffalo Sabres : Matt Ellis has played less than 100 career games, but none will...

Boston blogger firing ignites language, gender debates
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:15:00 PST)
Earlier this season, journalist David Berry resigned his position with an Edmonton Oilers blog after an...

Puck Headlines: Penguins hold players-only meeting after loss
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:11:28 PST)
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Oilers recall C Brule
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:14:31 PST)
The Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday recalled center Gilbert Brule from Springfield of the American Hockey League.

Tuesday's three stars: Savard, Conklin come up big in showdowns
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:26:49 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins Savard was a difference-maker in the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh...

Puck Headlines: Will an octopus hit the Wrigley Field rink?
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:49:58 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Bruins take over top spot
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:26:36 PST)
The best story of the week might be the Boston Bruins, who have won eight straight games to catch San Jose at the top of the NHL standings.

Oilers assign G Drouin-Deslauriers to minors
(Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:23:40 PST)
The Edmonton Oilers assigned rookie goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers to Springfield of the American Hockey League following Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.