Hyman and Kane Debates Continue, and the Oilers Remaining Schedule
Why is there so much outside noise surrounding the Oilers these days?
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The Edmonton Oilers are trying to close out the regular season on a high, but players are in the news for all sorts of reasons. Zach Hyman was talked about by everyone after a journalist tried to discredit his 50-goal season. So too, Evander Kane was hot after being scratched.
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Today in Hockey History: March 28
March 28, 2024 by Matthew Zator
March 28 is a significant date in National Hockey League history, with some of the biggest names and greatest players to ever take the ice having historical moments. Between some of the top goal-scorers and the best netminders hitting major milestones, this date belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Hockey World Blasts Viral Video Discrediting Hyman’s 50 Goals
March 27, 2024 by Jim Parsons
On Tuesday, one “journalist” decided to stand on his soapbox and use Zach Hyman, of all people, as a poster boy for his beef with other members of the media ignoring the fact that money, connections, and privilege play a role in many athlete’s progression from a young age to the professional ranks. Suggesting that Hyman’s 50-goal season is clouded because the media is choosing to leave out the unromantic part that Hyman’s family is rich, Andrew Berkshire posted a nearly four-minute video reprimanding other journalists.
Zach Hyman the Latest Maple Leaf Who Got Away
March 27, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
After seeing Edmonton Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman score his 50th goal of the season, it brought up the discussion of why he left the Toronto Maple Leafs — or why they let him walk to free agency. Well, on the JD Bunkis podcast on Sportsnet, guest James Mirtle of The Athletic seemed to break it all down. He said, “He was going to come for less; the cap hit was going to be lower; it was going to be more years.”
Oilers: Everything to Know About Edmonton’s Remaining Schedule
March 27, 2024 by Brian Swane
Just over three weeks remain in the 2023-24 NHL regular season, and there is still much to be decided for captain Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.
Oilers’ Kane Not Happy After Being Scratched
March 27, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Nobody thought anything of it, at first. Players missing games due to bumps and bruises is nothing new in the NHL, which made the news that Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane was sitting out on Sunday (March 24) due to a maintenance day unsurprising.