Author: Lane Golden

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Lane is a passionate sports fan who uses an analytical lens to break down and discuss what is going on in the hockey world.

Breaking: Ovechkin Listed as Day-to-Day with Upper-Body Injury

Alexander Ovechkin sustained an upper-body injury in last night’s game vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs and is considered day-to-day. The incident occurred about two minutes into the third period of the game when Ovechkin picked off an Alex Kerfoot pass to send him in alone on a breakaway. As Ovi moved to the backhand, Maple […]

Opinion: Top 10 Defensemen in Oilers History

In this article, I will be counting down the top 10 Defencemen in the history of the Edmonton Oilers’ storied franchise. The criteria for this list will not include accomplishments that the players achieved for other teams. Instead, I am ranking them based on their contributions as an Oiler and their legacy in Edmonton. For […]

Opinion: Top 10 Forwards in Oilers History

Over the course of their nearly 43-year history, the Edmonton Oilers have been blessed with some of the most talented forwards in the game. In this article, I will rank the top 10 most outstanding forwards in franchise history. The ranking will be based on how well they performed as members of the Oilers and […]

Opinion: Can the Oilers Afford to Re-Sign Kane, Puljujarvi, and Yamamoto?

On January 8, the San Jose Sharks terminated Evander Kane’s contract after a series of off-ice issues, opening the door for Ken Holland to sign Kane to a prorated $2 million AAV contract for the remainder of the season. This turned out to be one of the biggest bargain contracts in the league, with Kane […]

Breaking: Oilers Acquire Derick Brassard for Draft Pick

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Derick Brassard to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round pick. The veteran centreman scored six goals and added ten assists in 31 games with the Flyers this season. Brassard is a veteran centre that can bring more to the table for a playoff run than Devin […]

Report: Habs Trade Brett Kulak to the Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Edmonton Oilers. Kulak is a local who played some minor hockey around the Edmonton area in Spruce Grove and St. Albert. He has 13 points in 56 games this season for the Habs. From an Edmonton perspective, this is a great addition. The Oilers didn’t […]

Report: Kraken Trade Johansson to the Capitals for Sprong, Draft Picks

The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Marcus Johansson to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Daniel Sprong and draft picks to be announced soon. The 31-year-old was originally drafted by Washington back in 2009 and played seven seasons with the Caps before being dealt to New Jersey for a second and third-round pick. Johansson was […]

The Career of Oscar Klefbom: What Could Have Been

Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland provided an update on the status of Oscar Klefbom earlier this month in an interview with Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic, shedding some light on the situation for the first time in many months. Klefbom has been out of action since the 2020 bubble playoffs after undergoing major shoulder surgery. […]

Countdown: Top 5 Goalies in Oilers History

Before I begin with my countdown of the greatest goalies in Oilers history, I will first lay out the criteria. This isn’t simply a list of the best goaltenders that have played in Edmonton, but rather, it is a list specifically built around the contributions that were made with the Oilers organization. For example, Cam […]

It’s Time for the Oilers to move on From Smith – Koskinen Tandem

For several years, goaltending has been a hot topic of conversation for the Edmonton Oilers. Mikko Koskinen has been inconsistent for his entire Oilers tenure, and Mike Smith’s age and susceptibility to injuries have raised some questions. Smith had a terrific 2021 season and seemed to be silencing the doubters. Still, in 2022, with Koskinen’s […]