RE 13-14 ANTON BELOV: RED SAILS
The signing of Anton Belov (the first roster move by Craig MacTavish that involved an NHL calibre player) has the feel of a Jan Hejda-Steve Staois transaction: adding without subtracting, taking a...
View ArticleINTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY
When you don’t know what you don’t know, some of us shut up until the knowledge arrives but most start tap dancing. I’ve waited as long as possible for the knowledge to arrive, now it’s time to start...
View Article(NO LONGER A DISTANT) BELOV
Barring anything else happening to him–there’s always a chance security at Rexall will turn him away tonight–Anton Belov will finally make his Oilers debut. It’s a pretty big deal, as the current...
View ArticleEVERY TIME DALLAS EAKINS SPEAKS, THE EDMONTON OILERS GET SMARTER
It’s difficult to stop smiling after a media conference involving Dallas Eakins–he’s another MacT in that the strength and reason of the words shine bright against the backdrop of abject failure the...
View ArticleHOW’S THE WORLD TREATING YOU?
If we can believe Bob McKenzie (and we can) Craig MacTavish is in the market for something that would make a “dramatic difference” on the Oilers blueline. Who could that be? If we’re talking about a...
View Article#7 PROSPECT: ANTON BELOV
The Edmonton Oilers had a major hole on defense in spring 2013, and spent a roster spot and significant dollars on Russian Anton Belov. The reward? An immediate addition to their top 6 at the NHL...
View ArticleMORE HELL THAN A LITTLE BIT
The Edmonton Oilers don’t have enough NHL defensemen, and that’s on the General Manager. Like snow in winter, taxes, death and heartbreak, there’s no way to argue this club meets the schedule...
View ArticleBELOV
I’m not sure what they’ll do with Anton Belov. He’s an interesting character—size, calm, can move the puck and play with an edge—but there does seem to be a gap between Belov and the Oilers future. He...
View ArticleCLARITY AND VISION
Anton Belov is the first Oiler to speak (kind of) publicly in a negative way about Dallas Eakins and his coaching with the Oilers. It’s important to look at this in context, so let’s do that now. MARCH...
View ArticleRE 13-14 ANTON BELOV: IT’S ALL OVER NOW, BABY BLUE
Anton Belov arrived from the hinterland, stayed for a time, and then returned home to continue his career. I expect he’ll look back on the season fondly, despite the losing and the coach who wouldn’t...
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