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Tobias Rieder's Goalless Streak and Aftermath | Edmonton Oilers News
Tobias Rieder’s infamous 2019 season with the Edmonton Oilers — where he went goalless despite decent chances — became a talking point so wild even team CEO Bob Nicholson blamed him for missing the playoffs. But here’s the twist: Rieder had already been traded before, signed with Calgary Flames afterward and scored four goals, then added five more with Buffalo, before thriving overseas in Sweden. Nicholson’s demand for “ten to twelve goals” stung Rieder, who insisted he gave 100% — even playing alongside Draisaitl at the World Juniors. Now 33 and back in Germany, Rieder’s reignited scoring…
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