tambellini Stories - Five For Howling
No, a buy-out is not a circumvention of the CBA
The Sheet: Lamoriello's bag of tricks - sportsnet.caSo let me get this straight: Front loading a contract that includes dead years at the end where the player has zero intention of playing (Ilya Kovalchuk) for cap relief was a violation of the "spirit" of the salary cap, It's a violation of...
Speak of the Devil: a Mulletgate Update
Lombardi talks Fraser trade, Doughty " LA Kings Insider As for Mulletgate, it continues. To refresh, the Kings disputed the trade that sent Smyth to Edmonton for Colin Fraser and a draft pick. The Kings, after examining Fraser, determined that he needed surgery that would prevent him from playing...
The Adopt the Coyotes Letters - Edmonton Oilers Edition
Phoenix Coyotes FansJobing.com ArenaGlendale, AZwww.fiveforhowling.com Edmonton Oilers FansRexall PlaceEdmonton, ABwww.coppernblue.com Dear Edmonton Oilers Fans: It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter to you today. I know it hasn't been easy for you lot this season. What with players...
A room divided?
In 2006 the Oilers made a thrilling run to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. It was a veteran group: 19 of the 25 players who dressed during the playoff run were aged 27 or older, the other 6 age 25 or younger.Fast forward three years, and just 6 players remain from that Cinderella crew. 5 of them...
The missing link
I know the pieces fit cuz I watched them tumble down No fault, none to blame it doesn't mean I don't desire to Point the finger, blame the other, watch the temple topple over To bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication Tool -- Schism *****I cited this tune over at Lowetide's...
Team Togetherness
Some interesting quotes in today's news cycle: "We need a new voice, we need a new start, we need new expectations, we need a new discipline, and it’s time to look forward here." Steve Tambellini, on expectations***"Mac really thought he couldn’t do any more with the group." Kevin...
The Old Boys Club is Dead. Long Live the Program of Excellence!
Steve Tambellini has returned to his roots, which seem to be as deeply entangled in Hockey Canada as in Vancouver. Yesterday's double-hiring of Pat Quinn and Tom Renney provides the Oilers with a fabulous wealth of coaching experience at both the NHL level and across the international spectrum.Ever...
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