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• STATS SHMATS: Crazy Eights

  Published: August 2, 2007, 5:45 pm

  Tags: Annika Sorenstam, Chicago White Sox, Edmonton Oilers, Lpga, Mlb, Matt Hughes, Montreal Canadiens, Nhl, New York Yankees, Stats Shmats, Ufc, Washington Capitals

  while playing for the Edmonton Oilers from the 1979-80 season to the 1986-87. Crazy Eights: The fewest losses by a NHL team in one season, set by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1976-77 season. Also, the fewest wins by a NHL team in one season, set by the Washington Capitals in the 1974-75 season. Crazy Eights: The number of UFC

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• Bluelines: Don Maloney Excelling in Phoenix

  Published: August 9, 2007, 10:26 am

  Tags: Bluelines, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Nhl, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Washington Capitals

  Hilary Duff. While the Oilers have their share of problems on and off the ice, drawing fans to Rexall Place certainly isn't one of them. Edmonton's season tickets sold out. Brett Hull's short-lived television career has come to an end, although we found him fun while he lasted. The 43-year-old will return to the Stars as a special advisor

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• Bluelines: Peca Coming To The Northeast?

  Published: August 14, 2007, 9:47 am

  Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Bluelines, Craig Leipold, Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers, Michael Peca, Nhl, Nashville Predators, Scott Niedermayer, Stan Fischler, The Maven

  Scott Niedermayer's "To play or not to play?" decision should be imminent. We're betting that the Cup captain will be back; at least for a year.Speaking of Niedermayer, he is sticking up for ducks, but not the Cup-winning kind. Niedermayer has signed on with People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which has written to members of the

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• Bluelines: Prudential Center Progressing

  Published: August 17, 2007, 4:35 pm

  Tags: Atlanta Thrashers, Bluelines, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Drury, Daniel Briere, Daryl Katz, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Lindros, John Davidson, Lee Stempniak, Marian Hossa, Nhl, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Prudential Center, Ryan Miller, Sidney Crosby, St Louis Blues, Stan

  Katz lost his bid to buy the Oilers. And make no mistake, there's significant unhappiness in Edmonton as well.To Katz's credit, he has exited gracefully and the whole story most likely will pass into the night avoiding any further embarrassment to those who nixed

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• Bluelines: New Coliseum Still Far Away

  Published: August 29, 2007, 11:42 am

  Tags: Bluelines, Chris Chelios, Colorado Avalanche, Curtis Leschyshyn, Edmonton Oilers, Nhl, Nhlpa, New York Islanders, Rob Daum, Sheila Block, Stan Fischler, Ted Saskin, The Maven

  civil war in two years. The Oilers have gone to college to find their assistant coach. Rob Daum, former head coach of the University of Alberta Golden Bears, is the man. Former Avalanche backliner, Curtis Leschyshyn just completed a triathlon. Not too bad for a guy who just learned how to swim last year!"A year ago I couldn't even get

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• Bluelines: Signing On The Dotted Line

  Published: August 30, 2007, 2:51 pm

  Tags: Al Macinnis, Bill Daly, Bluelines, Don Baizley, Doug Wilson, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Jacques Martin, Nhl, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Sheldon Souray, Sidney Crosby, St Louis Blues, Stan Fischler, Stephen Weiss, The Maven

  to be playing in hockey-mad Edmonton."I'm a hockey player, and I've always enjoyed being in a city where hockey was a priority," says Souray. "I didn't want to go somewhere where my heart wouldn't be in it. When Edmonton came into talks, I honestly couldn't believe that they'd be serious about spending that much money on a guy

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• Bluelines: Big Decisions For NHL Stars

  Published: September 4, 2007, 1:32 pm

  Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Bluelines, Edmonton Oilers, Kevin Lowe, Kevin Prendergast, Markus Naslund, Scott Niedermayer, Stan Fischler, Vancouver Canucks

  will promote from within the Edmonton organization. The favorite is Kevin Prendergast, vice president of hockey operations, who will be spending his 18th season with the Oilers. Edmonton is also showing national pride by hosting a "Tickets for Troops" night, November 24, when Edmonton faces off against the Blackhawks. The Oilers are

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• Bluelines: Tickets Sell Out Rapidly

  Published: September 26, 2007, 12:42 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Craig Mactavish, Doug Risebrough, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Belanger, Jacques Lemaire, James Gandolfini, Jeff Vanderbeek, Lorraine Bracco, Minnesota Wild, Nhl, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Pavol Demitra, Prudential Center, Sheldon Souray, Sopranos, Stan Fis

  Vesa Toskala claims that he's not intimidated by the nutsy Toronto hockey media scene. After being informed how intense the press can get in T.O., Toskala replied, "Good, I look forward to the challenge." He's been booed already. We'll be checking out his attitude in two months! Box offices are jammed this time of year. Rangers

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• Bluelines: Noteworthy Quotes

  Published: September 27, 2007, 2:30 pm

  Tags: Anson Carter, Bluelines, Brian Rolston, Cam Ward, Craig Mactavish, Dean Lombardi, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Michael Leighton, Minnesota Wild, Nhl, Stan Fischler, The Maven

  auditions is taking place in Edmonton where erstwhile sharpshooter Anson Carter is trying out for the Oilers. The right winger scored 33 goals playing alongside the Sedin twins in 2005-06 and then did virtually zippo for Columbus last season while pulling in $2.5 million.Does he have a chance to become an Oiler again? "I don't know if I

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• Bluelines: Prudential Center to Open

  Published: October 27, 2007, 12:09 am

  Tags: Bluelines, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Peter Forsberg, Prudential Center, Stan Fischler

  his new affiliation with Edmonton reverses the club's fortunes. Springfield once was one of the best minor league franchises, but too many losing campaigns have taken their toll. In an interview with The Hartford Courant's Bruce Berlet, Landon minced no words. This franchise needs a good year, says Landon. If we don't have a good

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• Bluelines: Kelly On 30-Team Tour Of NHLPA

  Published: November 5, 2007, 4:22 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Chicago Blackhawks, Colin Campbell, Edmonton Oilers, Gary Bettman, Nhl, Nhlpa, Paul Kelly, Philadelphia Flyers, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Zdeno Chara

  biggest disappointment in Edmonton is the failure of Dick Tarnstrom to hang on to a regular berth. The $2 million D-man has been pushed aside by the younger Tom Gilbert and Denis Grebeshkov. Chi slugger David Koci is reminiscent of one of the gamest Blackhawks of all time, Keith Magnuson. Although he took a beating from Tyrannosaurus Rex,

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• Good: five thousand Oilers season ticket ... [Nhl]

  Published: November 25, 2007, 3:00 pm

  Tags: Edmonton Oilers, Nhl

  Good: five thousand Oilers season ticket holders voluntarily gave up their seats for yesterday's game to members of the Canadian armed forces. Great: the Canadian army is at least five thousand strong. [Tickets For Troops]

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• Good: five thousand Oilers season ticket ... [Nhl]

  Published: November 25, 2007, 3:00 pm

  Tags: Edmonton Oilers, Nhl

  Good: five thousand Oilers season ticket holders voluntarily gave up their seats for yesterday's game to members of the Canadian armed forces. Great: the Canadian army is at least five thousand...

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• Bluelines: Malkin Speaks English

  Published: December 19, 2007, 1:53 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Daryl Katz, Doug Wilson, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Malkin, Lincoln Stars, Lyon Messier, Mark Messier, Nhl, Pat Burns, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ushl

  East, but the big news in Edmonton is that the Oilers are going to be sold. The buyer is billionaire Daryl Katz. Part of the $185 million deal is that Katz will contribute to construction of a new Downtown arena. The New York Post's Kevin Kernan unearthed an interesting yarn in Lincoln, Nebraska's Ice Box. None other than Mark Messier's

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• Let's Have More Weekes This Month

  Published: December 20, 2007, 11:41 am

  Tags: Brent Sutter, Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers, Kevin Weekes, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, Nhl, Patrik Elias, Stan Fischler, The Maven

  but the upcoming match in Edmonton on Friday night is another story. The Oilers are a team that CAN be taken, whether they have the poor, little, rich man, Dustin Penner, in the lineup or not. Or, whether Dwayne Roloson is between the pipes, or not. Brent Sutter's troubles are twofold: 1. His skaters have become terribly inconsistent --

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