Oilers Lose to Avs in OT and Revisiting Chiarelli's moves as GM
Is Evan Bouchard being fairly criticized for his overtime lapse?
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The Edmonton Oilers took on the Colorado Avalanche and coming out of that game was an injury to Vincent Desharnais and some criticism towards Evan Bouchard. Desharnais sounds like he’s good to go and Bouchard should take a valuable lesson from the game.
Plus, we revisit Peter Chiarelli’s top 10 most questionable moves as Oilers’ GM.
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Oilers News & Rumors: Desharnais, Ungar, Campbell, Bouchard
March 18, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is news as it pertains to Vincent Desharnais’ injury situation. Meanwhile, the Oilers have signed Connor Ungar to an entry-level deal. How is Jack Campbell doing in the AHL? Finally, are fans being unfair to Evan Bouchard after an unfortunate overtime goal that cost them a win against the Colorado Avalanche?
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM
March 17, 2024 by Mehtab Singh Bains
Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his nearly four years in Edmonton, he made countless head-scratching moves, including overpaying on numerous contracts, struggling to find capable wingers and goaltenders (other than one season of Cam Talbot), and seemingly trading high-quality assets for virtually insignificant returns.