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Sean Mallon

Sean Mallon

Joined: Jul 8, 2021

After years of commenting online about the National Hockey League, Sean decided to do it professionally.

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk watch the action during third period action in  Game 6 against the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday, April 25 , 2010, at Joe Louis Arena.

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Hiring Mike Babcock would send the wrong message to Oilers veterans

Sean Mallon
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Jun 9, 2026
May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) points to his goaltender after being congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

3 Free agent forwards the Oilers should target

Sean Mallon
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Jun 7, 2026
Feb 22, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Nail Yakupov (64) and Edmonton Oilers defensemen Brandon Davidson (88) chase a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Top 3 Edmonton Oilers draft busts of all-time

Sean Mallon
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Jun 6, 2026
Mar 15, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29), left wing Zach Hyman (18) and Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrate a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen (29) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Leon Draisaitl deserves more respect around the NHL

Sean Mallon
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Jun 5, 2026
Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA;  Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a a power play goal during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The NHL Draft is completely irrelevant for the Oilers going forward

Sean Mallon
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Jun 2, 2026
Feb 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) and Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Brandon Carlo (25) fight during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

A Darnell Nurse trade to the Maple Leafs makes sense

Sean Mallon
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May 30, 2026
Jun 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Now-Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman talks with media during media day  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Oilers' head office promotions give fans mixed signals

Sean Mallon
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May 29, 2026
Apr 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (64) looks for a loose puck in front of Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (39) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Connor Ingram cannot be the Oilers' No. 1 goaltender

Sean Mallon
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May 28, 2026
Jan 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry (35) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Dissecting Oilers' inconsistent results this season

Sean Mallon
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May 27, 2026
Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Some UFA defenders the Oilers should target in free agency

Sean Mallon
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May 26, 2026
Apr 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) makes a glove save against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Oilers' goalie Tristan Jarry is not going to be better next season

Sean Mallon
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May 25, 2026
Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) looks to make a pass in front of Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

What the Oilers "winning" a Connor McDavid trade could look like

Sean Mallon
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May 24, 2026
Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA;  Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) looks up at the scoreboard during a break in the action against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Oilers trading Darnell Nurse is not a simple concept

Sean Mallon
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May 23, 2026
Apr 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Trent Frederic (10) looks on during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers have a Trent Frederic problem

Sean Mallon
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May 23, 2026
Apr 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella speaks to center Nic Dowd (26), center Brett Howden (21) and center Colton Sissons (10) during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

John Tortorella coaching the Oilers might make sense

Sean Mallon
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May 22, 2026
Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Macklin Celebrini of Canada battles for the puck against Michal Kempny and Martin Necas of Czechia in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Oilers management should be watching the World Championship closely

Sean Mallon
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May 19, 2026
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