Bruce Curlock
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Saved by Grace. Love my wife. Dad of 4 beautiful girls. Write stuff on Oiler prospects, draft and development and hockey tactics. Remember it is free, so you get what you pay for!
Other brothers and other Germans as well as Finns everywhere.
All in this edition of the Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
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All in this edition of the Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
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Oilers Prospect Weekly Report: November 13, 2025
Come the middle of November, rookie professional prospects are pretty well settled.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Other brothers and other Germans as well as Finns everywhere.
All in this edition of the Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
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All in this edition of the Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
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The Oilers aren't winning a lot. That's ok, it is early. The offence however is a five alarm fire.
My early season tactical review below on what's going on is below.
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My early season tactical review below on what's going on is below.
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The Inverse is the Opposite: A Review of the Edmonton Oilers Tactical Game in October
Just about a month ago, I wrote a post regarding what I predicted the tactics would be for the Edmonton Oilers this season.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Oilers aren't winning a lot. That's ok, it is early. The offence however is a five alarm fire.
My early season tactical review below on what's going on is below.
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My early season tactical review below on what's going on is below.
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Some thoughts on every Bakersfield Condor prospect from their play in October.
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Bakersfield Condors October Prospect Review
For me, the Bakersfield Condors were the most interesting part coming out of training camp in Edmonton.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Some thoughts on every Bakersfield Condor prospect from their play in October.
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The Oilers may have a 40 goal scorer in junior. They also added another rookie D in Bakersfield. My off-season pick for surprise Oiler this season continues his hot start.
The Halloween edition of the Oilers Weekly Prospect Report is here.
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The Halloween edition of the Oilers Weekly Prospect Report is here.
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Oilers Prospect Weekly Report: October 30, 2025
As the calendar turns to November later this week, development programs for NHL teams are now in full swing.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Oilers may have a 40 goal scorer in junior. They also added another rookie D in Bakersfield. My off-season pick for surprise Oiler this season continues his hot start.
The Halloween edition of the Oilers Weekly Prospect Report is here.
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The Halloween edition of the Oilers Weekly Prospect Report is here.
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An RHD on an AHL contract, a California kid in Michigan and all the news and notes in this week's Oilers Prospect Report.
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Oilers Prospect Weekly Report: October 23, 2025
Most people who follow me know I have a hang-up.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
An RHD on an AHL contract, a California kid in Michigan and all the news and notes in this week's Oilers Prospect Report.
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Five prospects who starred last week. 15 video clips. Lots of words.
This week's Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
Enjoy.
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This week's Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
Enjoy.
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Oilers Prospect Weekly Report: October 16, 2025
When Oilers training camp opened last month, the player I was most interested in watching wasn’t one of the Oilers from last season.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Five prospects who starred last week. 15 video clips. Lots of words.
This week's Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
Enjoy.
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This week's Oilers Prospect Weekly Report.
Enjoy.
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Since 1979
Outshooting the other team 36 to 22 only to give up the lead on a goalie miscue and lose in the shootout is a very Oilers way to start a season.
October 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Since 1979
The Oilers Prospect Report for the week of October 9th, 2025.
It's been a good week for Germans in the Oiler organization.
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It's been a good week for Germans in the Oiler organization.
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Oilers Prospect Weekly Report: October 9, 2025
The Edmonton Oilers have a history with European players.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Oilers Prospect Report for the week of October 9th, 2025.
It's been a good week for Germans in the Oiler organization.
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It's been a good week for Germans in the Oiler organization.
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Here is the premiere edition of the Edmonton Oilers and their tactical play. This will be a regular feature during the season and will be done on a game by game basis in the playoffs. Hope you like.
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Tactics and The Edmonton Oilers: A Regular Season Preview
For those new to my writing, I do not only right on prospects and their development.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Here is the premiere edition of the Edmonton Oilers and their tactical play. This will be a regular feature during the season and will be done on a game by game basis in the playoffs. Hope you like.
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Here is the second article of the day. 2 for the price 1! What a deal.
This is a prospect review of last night's Kraken-Oiler game. Enjoy.
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This is a prospect review of last night's Kraken-Oiler game. Enjoy.
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Oilers v. Kraken: A Prospect Review
Last night in Seattle, the Oilers roster played against the most complete NHL lineup to date this pre-season.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Here is the second article of the day. 2 for the price 1! What a deal.
This is a prospect review of last night's Kraken-Oiler game. Enjoy.
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This is a prospect review of last night's Kraken-Oiler game. Enjoy.
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Today you will see two articles on Oiler prospects because the editor is a hard ass. No, not my wife...well...never mind.
The first is the weekly review of prospects that will come out every Thursday.
Here is your weekly report.
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The first is the weekly review of prospects that will come out every Thursday.
Here is your weekly report.
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Oilers Prospect Weekly Report: October 2, 2025
With the winding down of the NHL training camp, the Oilers have been returning prospects to their respective developmental teams.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today you will see two articles on Oiler prospects because the editor is a hard ass. No, not my wife...well...never mind.
The first is the weekly review of prospects that will come out every Thursday.
Here is your weekly report.
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The first is the weekly review of prospects that will come out every Thursday.
Here is your weekly report.
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I wrote a post on the Oiler prospects remaining in camp and what likely happens this last week of pre-season.
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Oilers Prospect Watch: The Last Week of Preseason
As Tuesday begins, the Edmonton Oilers enter the last week of training camp.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I wrote a post on the Oiler prospects remaining in camp and what likely happens this last week of pre-season.
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What's better than one right shot center performing well in the pre-season? You got it. Two. Nice night for Oiler prospects. A review of the Jets and the Oilers.
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Oilers Prospect Review: Jets v. Oilers
The signing this summer which most people thought would have NHL impact was David Tomasek.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
What's better than one right shot center performing well in the pre-season? You got it. Two. Nice night for Oiler prospects. A review of the Jets and the Oilers.
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Oilers Prospect Review: Kraken v. Oilers
We have seen this before without a doubt.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Atro Leppanen is making things interesting. More on him and some other prospects in Winnipeg last night.
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Oilers Prospect Report: Jets v. Oilers
Just as the split squad games with Calgary are a training camp tradition, so is the “travel the same day, play in Winnipeg against a loaded roster” game.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Atro Leppanen is making things interesting. More on him and some other prospects in Winnipeg last night.
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Here is the review of the Edmonton part of the split squad games. A much less involved game than in Calgary. Still some prospects showed some tells.
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Prospect Report: Oilers v. Flames Split Squad(Edmonton)
Earlier today, I wrote about the split squad game in Calgary.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Here is the review of the Edmonton part of the split squad games. A much less involved game than in Calgary. Still some prospects showed some tells.
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I wrote some words on the prospects who stood out in Calgary last night for the Oilers. Part II on the Edmonton game is later today.
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Prospect Report: Oilers v. Flames Split Squad(Calgary)
The start of game play for the Edmonton Oilers for the last few training camps has been a split squad series against the Calgary Flames.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I wrote some words on the prospects who stood out in Calgary last night for the Oilers. Part II on the Edmonton game is later today.
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The first edition of the weekly series Edmonton Oilers Prospect Watch has a decidedly Russian flavor to it. Have a read.
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Edmonton Oilers Prospect Watch - Week Ending September 21/25
The Edmonton Oilers Prospect Watch is a weekly review of prospects in the Edmonton Oilers organization published each Sunday.
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September 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The first edition of the weekly series Edmonton Oilers Prospect Watch has a decidedly Russian flavor to it. Have a read.
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My Prospect Series review. Without purple teeth and the headache.
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The Oilers Prospects Series Review
Look, I am not going to lie.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My Prospect Series review. Without purple teeth and the headache.
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Happy Oilers Prospect Camp Begins Day!! Honest it's a real holiday just like Christmas or National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Anyway, here are few key developmental points I'll be watching on every Oiler prospect this season.
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Developmental Keys For Every Oiler Prospect: Part I
Each September heralds the beginning of the new hockey season.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Happy Oilers Prospect Camp Begins Day!! Honest it's a real holiday just like Christmas or National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Anyway, here are few key developmental points I'll be watching on every Oiler prospect this season.
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Noah Philp. One last kick at the can? Or NHL player on a championship team. Have a read.
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Noah Philp: The Journey Is Not Done
In another life, Noah Philp was my #1 Edmonton Oilers prospect.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Noah Philp. One last kick at the can? Or NHL player on a championship team. Have a read.
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You can feel the excitement. It’s August 1. We are closing in on a new season of…..
“He is in the best shape of his career”
This is followed closely by…
“Expect big things” season.
It’s like Christmas and New Year’s but for August!
“He is in the best shape of his career”
This is followed closely by…
“Expect big things” season.
It’s like Christmas and New Year’s but for August!
August 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
You can feel the excitement. It’s August 1. We are closing in on a new season of…..
“He is in the best shape of his career”
This is followed closely by…
“Expect big things” season.
It’s like Christmas and New Year’s but for August!
“He is in the best shape of his career”
This is followed closely by…
“Expect big things” season.
It’s like Christmas and New Year’s but for August!
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July 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
ps. You can find Bruce Curlock here on Mastodon @bcurlock and on Bluesky at @bcurlock.bsky.social
Tomasek and Leppänen. Two UFA European players who have a chance to help the Oilers. Will they do it? Let's have a read.
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Edmonton Oilers: The European UFA Experiment
As I wrote in the lead up to the Edmonton Oilers Top 20 Prospect series, the Edmonton Oilers have been very creative in the Stan Bowman era in talent procurement.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Tomasek and Leppänen. Two UFA European players who have a chance to help the Oilers. Will they do it? Let's have a read.
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