Edmonton Oilers Talk: “It’s no wonder Oilers fans are feeling the pressure…”

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Oilersnation (Laing)

The Edmonton Oilers have the most stressed fans in the NHL

The Oilers, according to a study done by BetUs, came in at 29% alongside the New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.
BetUS garnered the rankings, according to the Calgary Herald, by pulling more than 100,000 tweets and message forum responses for each team. Those were then ran through TensiStrength, a tool that detects levels of stress or relaxation through short bursts of text.
The least stressed fans of teams were the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks.

“Having not won a Stanley Cup since 1990, it’s no wonder Oilers fans are feeling the pressure.”

BLH’s Thoughts: Having not won since 1990? That’s what is stressing out Oilers fans? LOL! Shout out to all the other fanbases whose teams haven’t won a championship yet for being able to keep hold of their sanity.

I don’t know what to say about this. Gauging a the stress level of a team’s fanbase using social media and forum posts seems like low-hanging fruit, but it is the summer and we’re still a few weeks away from training camp getting started. Everybody needs something to write about…

The Hockey Writers (Swane)

5 Oilers Prospects to Watch in College this Season

Skyler Brind’Amour – Over his first two years at Quinnipiac University, Skyler Brind’Amour has played every game for the Bobcats men’s hockey team, and the forward’s statistical output has been just as consistent: two goals, nine assists, 37 shots and a plus/minus of zero in 2020-21; the following season, he had four goals, nine assists, 39 shots and a plus/minus of zero in 2019-20.
Filip Engaras – …will be looked upon to have a big senior season at the University of New Hampshire, realizing the potential that the Oilers visualized when they drafted the 6-foot-0 Swedish forward in the sixth round in 2020.
Tomas Mazura – …the Oilers drafted in the sixth round in 2019, is at last set to play his freshman season at Providence College, nearly three years after committing to the Rhode Island school.
Luca Munzenberger – …he will attend the University of Vermont and suit up for its men’s hockey team. Luca Munzenberger’s coach on the Catamounts is Todd Woodcroft, brother of Jay Woodcroft, coach of the Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Carter Savoie – Edmonton drafted 100th overall in 2020, is heading into his sophomore season at the University of Denver after a standout freshman campaign in which he was a unanimous National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) All-Rookie Team selection.

BLH’s Thoughts: I’m quite curious about Engaras and Mazura. We don’t hear much about these players and as a fan of the club and I’d like to. It would be an excellent sign if the club could continue to develop mid-to-late round picks.

Obviously Savoie and Munzenberger have the highest ceiling of this group, but the road to the NHL will be a difficult one for this pair as Edmonton’s organizational depth on the wings and defense is as deep as it’s been for some time.

That said, there’s no harm in taking an extended route to the pros for these college players. Just ask Zach Hyman.

Spector’s Hockey

BOSTON HOCKEY NOW: Jimmy Murphy wonders what Jack Eichel’s decision to change agents could mean for the Bruins if they want to trade for the Buffalo Sabres captain.

Murphy feels that might not help the Bruins as GM Don Sweeney had a good rapport with Eichel’s former agents. Brisson has a close relationship with Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and Eichel was linked to the Habs at one point.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Adam Proteau recently looked at five NHL head coaches on the hot seat for the coming season.

The Calgary Flames hired Darryl Sutter midway through last season. The club is at a crossroads right now. If they stumble out of the gate, perhaps general manager Brad Treliving seeks another replacement to save his job.
Travis Green recently signed a contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. However, some general managers have no problem firing a coach with term remaining on his contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks made a series of changes this offseason, which include the acquisitions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones. Jeremy Colliton’s job could be in jeopardy if the Blackhawks fail to improve.
Jeff Blashill has been coach of the Detroit Red Wings for six seasons. A lack of improvement this season could cost him his job.
Meanwhile, San Jose Sharks bench boss Bob Boughner could also get the ax if GM Doug Wilson decides to shake up his mediocre roster.

BLH’s Thoughts: I’d add Dave Tippett’s name to that list if the Oilers stumble of the gate or if they fail to make it past the first round of the playoffs again.