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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Has Become the Best Player in the World
Playing with some of the game’s all-time greats can often hide other players when it comes to being recognized for their own ...
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The Houston Oilers’ Success in the 1970s Was Fun—And That Was the Point
The beloved Houston Oilers coach was kind, inspiring, and effective—but his brand of leadership is falling out of favor.
Oilers Key Player Grades: No McDavid, No Draisaitl, No Problem
The Edmonton Oilers were in uncharted territory on Saturday night, with both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl injured for ...
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Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins Reminding the World He’s Still an Excellent Player
I wrote a column about Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and how playing behind a superstar like Connor McDavid has ...
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Before 'Goonies,' John Matuszak was first No. 1 overall pick in Oilers history
Shaddock in "North Dallas Forty," and before he appeared in TV shows such as "M*A*S*H," "The A-Team ... best." Matuszak's stay with the Oilers ended after he decided to play for the Houston ...
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Houston adding a potent offense to its suffocating defense has the Big 12 champs set for a Final Four run
It finally came time to ask Sampson himself if this is the best team he's had. Typical of the Houston coach, the answer came after a long, winding reminiscence of the past. His 2002 Oklahoma team ...
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Legendary Houston Oilers coach 'Bum' Phillips gets his due with new documentary
Born in Orange, Texas, Phillips coached the Houston Oilers from 1975 to 1980 ... moniker is because they really were the best team in the league who simply didn’t win championship games.