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.

Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet has the Edmonton Oilers number. Coach Kris Knoblauch is attempting to ease his veterans into the preseason, like he’s handling the third imperial Fabergé egg.

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 Edmonton Oilers had a gloomy evening in Winnipeg last night, beaten soundly in all categories by a Jets club that packed most of its opening night roster. These preseason games that feature ...

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

THOUGHTS ON GAME ONE, PRESEASON. I always like to divide prospects into two categories. First, those we expect to do well in these games, due to age and or draft pedigree. The mor ...

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 ...