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Edmonton Journal —
When they ask Kelly Buchberger for his address right now, he’ll just as soon put State of Limbo than province of Alberta as he waits to see if the new Edmonton Oilers head coach wants him on his staff. While former coach Tom Renney was told his contract wouldn’t be renewed, Renney’s staff — Buchberger, Steve Smith, goalie coach Frederic Chabot and associate coach Ralph...
NHL.com (rdittrick@edmontonoilers.com) —
Oklahoma City, OK - Prior to Game 1 of the AHL's Western Conference Final, the Oklahoma City Barons knew exactly what was required to beat the Toronto Marlies."Special teams are going to be huge," said Head Coach Todd Nelson at Thursday's morn...
NHL.com —
Pre-Game:With Triston Grant suspended, Curtis Hamilton draws back into the lineup.Line Combinations (and defence pairings) for the Barons:Antti Tyrvainen - Mark Arcobello - Tyler PitlickPhilippe Cornet - Anton Lander - Ryan KellerM...
NHL.com (rdittrick@edmontonoilers.com) —
CZECH REPUBLIC 3 vs. FINLAND 2Ales Hemsky collected two assists, including a helper on the game-winner as the Czech Republic claimed the Bronze Medal at the 2012 World Hockey Championship in Helsinki."It's nice. We played a good game today...
Edmonton Journal —
Would you trade Alex Ovechkin if you were Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee? Or would it be over Caps owner Ted Leonsis’s dead body? Leonsis is paying Ovie $9 million for two more years, then seven years at $10 million. He loves the Russian forward. It’s mutual, certainly twice a month, on payday.
NHL.com —
CZECH REPUBLIC 1 vs. SLOVAKIA 3Helsinki, Finland - Former Oilers forward Miroslav Satan scored two goals to lead Slovakia to a 3-1 victory over current Oilers forward Ales Hemsky and the Czech Republic in today's semifinal round at the 2012 Wo...
NHL.com (rdittrick@edmontonoilers.com) —
Oklahoma City, OK - Prior to Game 1 of the AHL's Western Conference Final, the Oklahoma City Barons knew exactly what was required to beat the Toronto Marlies."Special teams are going to be huge," said Head Coach Todd Nelson at Thursday's morn...
Edmonton Journal —
NHL coaches generally have the same shelf life as Kardashian husbands, but since gaining entry to the NHL club in 1979, the Edmonton Oilers have only had 10 different coaches — Glen Sather three times — which makes them a considerably more stable franchise than others. Like, the Montreal Canadiens who have had 10 since 1995.
Edmonton Journal —
Never mind the coaches, or even Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini, here’s one group whose performance may be scrutinized even more closely next NHL season — the players.
NHL.com —
FIRST PERIOD10:37: Bryan Rodney's hooking penalty gives Toronto its first power play opportunity of the night.14:48: Nicolas Deschamps takes a slashing penalty to put OKC back on the power play.15:37: The Barons move the puck around ex...
NHL.com (rdittrick@edmontonoilers.com) —
Oklahoma City, OK - Prior to Game 1 of the AHL's Western Conference Final, the Oklahoma City Barons knew exactly what was required to beat the Toronto Marlies."Special teams are going to be huge," said Head Coach Todd Nelson at Thursday's morn...
Edmonton Journal —
The time Tom Renney spent tutoring the Edmonton Oilers might have been condensed, but he is leaving with the respect of the players. Captain Shawn Horcoff said on Thursday that Renney did not leave any stone unturned when he was in charge of the club.
Edmonton Journal —
Tom Renney may not have received the slowest or shabbiest brush-off in the annals of NHL coaching dismissals, but there’s no doubt he was treated with a distinct absence of class. In the end, by all indications, Renney was fired as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday because he wasn’t Brent Sutter or some other head-coach-in-waiting.
NHL.com —
FIRST PERIOD17:44: The Marlies hammer away at the puck in the crease in what was their best chance during the man advantage. After that dangerous spell, OKC was able to kill off the remaining seconds.19:39: Mike Zigomanis was crushed into ...
Edmonton Journal —
So long, Tom. The Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday afternoon they will not renew the contract of head coach Tom Renney.