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Oilfield Hockey Blog

Power Ranking NHL Alternate Jerseys in 2019:

Power Ranking NHL Alternate Jerseys in 2019: Looking back at the year of 2019, we rank all of the current NHL alternate jerseys that are in use for the 2019-20 season. Countdown starts from #22 then goes to #1. #22: Winnipeg Jets Alternate Jersey   Has a good colour scheme but the word mark devalues the design as its lazy and bland. Too many teams have been trying this and has backfired.  #21: Los Angeles Kings Alternate Jersey   The stripes and shoul
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TOP 10 WORST NHL JERSEYS INTRODUCED DURING THE 2010’S

TOP 10 WORST JERSEYS INTRODUCED DURING THE 2010’S Counting down all of the worst NHL jerseys introduced during the 2010’s. Winter Classics and Stadium Series jerseys do not count. There is a separate list for the best outdoor jerseys here: TOP 10 NHL OUTDOOR JERSEYS OF THE 2010’S #10: 2010 WINNIPEG JETS ROAD JERSEY   They’re definitely not the worst jerseys out there but they’re not the best either. The light blue stripes along the arm don’t fit in well with the dark blu
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TOP 10 NHL OUTDOOR JERSEYS OF THE 2010’S

TOP 10 NHL OUTDOOR JERSEYS OF THE 2010’S: The rankings for all of the NHL outdoor jerseys whether they’re Winter Classic or Stadium Series are based on design and how each jersey resembles the event taking place. #10: 2018 WASHINGTON CAPITALS STADIUM SERIES   The great use of the navy blue instead of the traditional red to match the military theme at the Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland is why this jersey is at number 10. It w
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BEST NHL JERSEYS INTRODUCED EACH YEAR DURING THE 2010’S

The rule for this list of NHL jerseys is only for home, road and alternate jerseys that were introduced in the 2010’s. Winter Classic and Stadium Series jerseys will get their own list soon. 2010: NEW YORK RANGERS ALTERNATE JERSEY   The dark navy blue blended with the union state red and the cream collared white goes together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s not about the design of the jersey that makes it great, it’s about how the colours gel together that makes this sweat
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Inside Edge Hockey News

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 73 2019-2020 NHL Predictions

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 73 2019-2020 NHL Predictions   One of our favorite and most anticipated episodes of the year. The PREDICTIONS episode. Brad Burud and Blake Friars tell you division by division how they will finish. They will also tell you who the wildcards will be and fill in who makes the playoffs. As always predictions lead to debate, arguments and some making fun of each other. That is pretty easy for us. Then it is on to the individual awards. What player
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THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast – Point Projections Debate, and RFA Struggle

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 72 Point Projections Debate, and RFA Struggle   With just one week left until the start of the regular season Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown each teams point projections. They give their over or under, and also fire off their insight on each team which sparks some pretty good debate. Then it is on to more RFA talk. Who signed, who hasn’t and what is taking so long. The troubles and odd circumstances in Winnipeg is also discussed and the
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RFA’s Signed, the Slow RFA’s and It’s Hockey Time

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 71 RFA’s Signed, the Slow RFA’s and It’s Hockey Time   It is now—–Season 3. Brad Burud and Blake Friars are back for another great year of hockey talk. They dive right into the recent player signings. The good signings, and the crappy ones ie..Jared Spurgeon. Then they debate the unsigned RFA’s. When will they sign and how much will they get? and is there any cap room left. Three questions will entertain and a great Toronto Maple Leafs listene
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Domination, Destiny, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 64 Domination, Destiny, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs   The Conference Finals stage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is in full swing and I am not going to lie, it has lacked excitement…This show will not lack excitement. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. They talk Courture, Jones, Hamilton, and Marchand. Then they roll into some hockey headlines. Tavares at Worlds, Kessler, Lucic and the new Seatt
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#VegasAngry and Late Night Overtimes

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 62 #VegasAngry and Late Night Overtimes   The controversy and debate runs deep in this episode. Brad Burud get Blake Friars absolutely riled up over the Vegas Game 7 fiasco. Lets face it, it was a bad call. The two debate and actually fight over this topic. After they make up they make up they roll into a very exciting round two. Seven straight nights of overtime hockey last week. Does it get any better than that. It is late nights and overtim
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Welcome to Playoff Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau

The Instigator |Episode 30 Welcome to Playoff Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau   Welcome to playoff hockey Johnny Gaudreau….  Gaudreau has been a complete no show for the Calgary Flames this playoff season….why is this?  What do we expect from him?  With the Flames on the brink of elimination.  Flames fans expect a hell of a lot more than they are getting.  Brad Burud of Inside Edge Hockey News expresses his frustration in the play of Gaudreau.  Although the Flames disappointment is not so
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Surprise 2-0 Leads and Cheap Shots

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 60 Surprise 2-0 Leads and Cheap Shots   It is Stanley Cup Playoff time. Brad Burud of Inside Edge Hockey News and Blake Friars are fired up. The playoffs have had it all…overtimes, surprise 2-0 leads, amazing saves and great action. It is also getting a little feisty and cheap. Have you been watching the Toronto/Boston series? Brad and Blake breakdown each of the series. Talk about surprises, trends and let you know how their predictions are l
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Oilfield Hockey Blog

OJC OFFICIAL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: WESTERN CONFERENCE

Another year, another round of hype surrounding Stanley Cup contenders and their hockey fans. This is the time when more players finish their checks which translate to games that average 80+ hits a game instead of 30-40. Pleasant surprises and disappoints are bound to happen, it does every year. Who would of thought Vegas would go to the Stanley Cups Finals last season against a cup thirsty Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals squad. One thing is for sure; Washington isn’t cup thirsty anymore. M
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OJC OFFICIAL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: EASTERN CONFERENCE

Another year, another round of hype surrounding Stanley Cup contenders and their hockey fans. This is part of our Stanley Cup prediction series. The Western Conference was covered the other day and it can be viewed if you’re interested: OJC OFFICIAL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: WESTERN CONFERENCE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (A1) VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS (WC2) ADVANTAGES: Offence: Bolts Defence: Bolts Powerplay: Bolts Penalty Kill: Blue Jackets Goalten
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Inside Edge Hockey News

2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview and Predictions

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 59 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview and Predictions   It is Stanley Cup Playoff time…Brad Burud and Blake Friars are back to talk regular season predictions. Talk about their success stories and give each other a hard time for their mistakes. Believe it or not but this years predictions were pretty darn good. Then it is time to break down, analyze and make predictions on all the playoff series. They do have some disagreements on round one. The
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Why is the Playoff Format Broken?

The Instigator |Episode 29 Why is the Playoff Format Broken?   Why is the current system a problem. Looks like the league and players do not feel that way. The NHL and NHLPA announced yesterday to extend the current system through next season. I am shocked that this is a hot topic this year. I don’t remember it being an issue last year. The current system is built because we have divisions. The object is to win your division. That is were teams rivals are.. Naysayers argue that pl
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Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 58 Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday   Everyone is getting very excited for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss what teams are hot heading into the playoffs and what teams are cold heading in.  Everyone wants to be peaking, but some teams are sputtering down the stretch.  With Saturday being the final day of the regular season, will any coaches or general mangers hit the unemployment lines.  Lots of c
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Doughty: Criticism to Boost Your Ego

The Instigator |Episode 28 Doughty: Criticism to Boost Your Ego   This week Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty set the hockey world a buzz with this comments prior to a game in Calgary. He praised Mark Giordano, but criticized Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson on their defensive capabilities. He then took aim at Matthew Tkachuk of the Calgary Flames. He claimed that he has no respect for Tkachuk and either does the rest of the leagues players. Well some strong words, but I just
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Surprises and Disappointments of the 2018-19 Season

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 57 Surprises and Disappointments of the 2018-19 Season   The Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching and with that is the end of the regular season. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk about all the surprises and disappointments from the season. The positives are amazing. Jordan Binnington saving the St. Louis Blues season, and the complete dominance of the Tampa Bay Lightning. On the negative side the guys talk about the off ice antics in O
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Who is the Right Captain?

The Instigator |Episode 27 Who is the Right Captain?   How important is a good captain to the growth of a hockey franchise? What type of player makes the best captain? All questions that are critical to a teams success. Do all NHL teams have the correct person as captain or has the pressures to select the young goal scorers outweighed the importance of leadership. Brad Burud from Inside Edge Hockey News gives his opinion on young captains.   PODCAST
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Playoff Format and Playoff Ready Goalies

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 56 Playoff Format and Playoff Ready Goalies   It is very close to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk playoff format. Should it be 1-8 in the conference? Should it be choose your opponent? or Should it stay as is? They definitely have their opinions on this one. Then it is time to argue what goalies are playoff ready. In a year in which goalies have struggled the list is a little shorter than usual. Who is primed for a b
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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS, ST. PATS JERSEY REVIEW

It is only fitting that the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Philadelphia Flyers wearing their St. Pats jerseys at a time of year when St. Patrick’s Day comes across people’s thoughts.   The entire design of the jersey is inspired by the jersey the Toronto St. Pats wore between 1922 and 1925.   This season, the Leafs will wear their St. Pats jerseys twice. Once on March 15th versus the Flyers and the day after facing the Senators.     Things look pretty simila
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Inside Edge Hockey News

Shootouts “It’s a Mockery”

The Instigator |Episode 26 Shootouts “It’s a Mockery”   The Minnesota Wild were beat twice by the Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansson in shootouts this week. Goalie Devan Dubnyk is not happy about it.  Sunday, Johansson beat backup netminder Alex Stalock in the shootout and last night, it was Dubnyk’s turn. Both times, the Predators forward showcased his quick hands, however, Dubnyk believes that he is using filthy tactics as he slowly approached the net, adding that Johans
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Tavares NOT Welcomed Home and the Push to the Playoffs

INSIDE EDGE HOCKEY NEWS – RADIO SHOW | EPISODE 17 Tavares NOT Welcomed Home and the Push to the Playoffs     Long-time New York Islanders John Tavares made his much anticipated return to Long Island and it was a very interesting return to say the least. Brad Burud discusses the video tribute, boos, chants and the displeasure. Then it is time to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and what teams are making a push and what teams have stepped out of the race. What if the playoffs started
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