Devon Hladunewich

Edmonton

Writer at Oil On Whyte

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If the Edmonton Oilers Were Dogs: A Lighthearted Tribute to the Pack

6 days ago | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

If the top Edmonton Oilers were dogs, what breeds would they be? A fun tribute to the team—with a special nod to my wife who inspired it!This one goes out to my wife, who has been bugging me to write this article for months.
Did the Oilers Curse Themselves by Touching the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl? Superstition vs. Reality

1 week ago | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

The Oilers touched the Campbell Bowl this year—will it curse their Cup Final run or break the superstition? After winning the Western Conference Final last night, the Edmonton Oilers made a notable choice: they touched the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl. For many hockey fans, this decision is more than just symbolic, it stirs up age-old NHL superstitions. The superstition goes like this: if a team touches the conference trophy, they won’t win the Stanley Cup.
Zach Hyman Out Indefinitely After Injury in Game 5, Set to Undergo Surgery

1 week ago | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

Zach Hyman is out for the season with an upper-body injury and surgery—devastating news for the Oilers just as they could reach the Stanley Cup Final. What should have been a night of celebration in Edmonton now comes with a cloud of concern. The Oilers are now one win away from punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. But the victory may have come at a steep cost.
Stuart Skinner’s Wild Playoff Ride: From Benched to Brilliant in Oilers' 2025 Run

2 weeks ago | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

Stuart Skinner's 2025 playoffs have been a wild ride. Benched early, forced back in, then alternating between shutouts and shaky starts. The 2025 NHL playoffs have been anything but predictable for the Edmonton Oilers, and no player embodies that unpredictability more than goaltender Stuart Skinner.
Oilers Let Game 1 Slip Away in Third Period Collapse Against Stars

2 weeks ago | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

In a game that looked like it was in the Oilers complete control the Oilers end up giving up 5 unanswered goals in the third period. The Edmonton Oilers walked into Dallas and looked like the better team for 40 minutes. They dictated the pace, scored timely goals, and had the Stars chasing the game heading into the third period. But in the playoffs, games are won in moments, and the Oilers gave all of them away in a disastrous final frame.
3 Key Oilers Who Must Step Up vs Stars - Not Named McDavid or Draisaitl

2 weeks ago | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

As the Edmonton Oilers get set to start their series against the Dallas Stars here are three players not named McDavid or Draisaitl that need to step up. The Edmonton Oilers have made it to the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row and they will once again have the same opponent as they did last year, the Dallas Stars. While there are a few major changes in the lineup for each team the majority will be the same, this doesn't mean that the outcome will be the same though.
Edmonton Oilers need to stop the bleeding against Florida Panthers

Feb 27, 2025 | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

The Oilers have played very badly as of late, to stop the spiral the game tonight becomes a must-win game. There is no secret around Oiler-land that the Edmonton Oilers have been playing some pretty bad hockey as of late, the problem is the quality of the opponent is not getting any weaker. For the Oilers, they need to stop the bleeding and they need to stop it fast. It won't be easy to stop it tonight as they are facing the team that beat them in seven games in the Cup Final, the Florida Panthers.
3 Things to Love About the Edmonton Oilers This Valentine’s Day

Feb 14, 2025 | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

Love is in the air, and so is the excitement for Oilers hockey! This Valentine’s Day, celebrate three reasons why Edmonton fans have so much to cheer for. Valentine’s Day is all about love, and for hockey fans in Edmonton, there’s a lot to love about the Oilers right now. After years of struggles and rebuilds, the Oilers have become one of the NHL’s premier teams, capable of competing for the Stanley Cup year in and year out.
McDavid’s Early Return to the Oilers Lineup: A Testament to His Resilience

Nov 6, 2024 | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

Connor McDavid defies expectations, returning from injury just over a week after being sidelined. His comeback gives the Oilers a major boost tonight. The Edmonton Oilers are set to welcome back their captain, Connor McDavid, to the lineup tonight, after a surprising and impressive recovery from injury. McDavid, who was initially slated to be out for 2-3 weeks following a lower-body injury sustained on October 28, has defied expectations and will make his return in just over a week.
Oilers Fans Frustrated by Amazon Prime Exclusive Game Broadcast

Nov 4, 2024 | oilonwhyte.com | Devon Hladunewich

Oilers fans are fuming as tonight’s game vs. the Devils is Amazon Prime exclusive, forcing those with NHL Centre Ice or Sportsnet to pay for yet another service. Oilers fans are buzzing with frustration as tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime. The shift to streaming-only broadcasts means that fans who already pay for NHL Centre Ice or a Sportsnet TV package will need to subscribe to yet another service just to catch the game.