Puljujarvi, after multiple procedures on hips, had a hat-trick early in this year’s preseason. If he can grab a roster spot, and continue his career as an NHL player, success may come in the future.

Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard were golden, as always. In 16:15 at five-on-five they were 60 percent expected goals. Ekholm was the offensive star of the game, going 1-2-3 on the night. Ken ...

The Edmonton Oilers preseason gets underway tonight. The club’s final roster is basically known, but the hope for all involved is … ...

I wish he was a little bigger, but he makes great use of the gifts God gave him. I like Emberson. I think he was a worthy acquisition. Emberson with Brett Kulak was the NHL pairing last night, 3-3 ...

Lots of chatter yesterday about preseason not being important, but the depth chart for the season is seeing some subtle changes. Noah Philp has shown well early, and that may not mean a roster spot ...

This is the ‘certain Oilers’ list from September of 2015. Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse were both send down to the Bakersfield Condors a week before I made this list, so we were waiting for a ...

My article at The Athletic today focuses on 36 men who I consider prospects and their possible future. I think this year’s group most resembles the summer 2003 talent pool. Sam O’Reilly may become ...

MAX WANNER. You are a dog with a bone with some prospects. I think Max Wanner is going to play in the NHL, possibly for a long time. Would you prefer I talk about a favourite pros ...

The five-on-five Corsi Rel took a dim view of veterans Viktor Arvidsson, Derek Ryan and Josh Brown. Hopefuls Cam Dineen, Drake Caggiula and Travis Dermott also received a disdainful look from the ...