Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1 Matthew Zator | October 1, 2023 Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The…
Ex-Oiler Feels Vincent Desharnais Could Reach Ekholm’s Level Sean Panganiban | October 1, 2023 Edmonton Oilers defenceman Vincent Desharnais revealed his mental preparation for before and after games on the “The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro” recently and noted that he writes daily affirmations as part…
Oilers Front Office Playing Musical Chairs Dale Bochon | September 30, 2023 With the resignation of Oilers special advisor (and former Oilers player) Steve Staios on Sept. 29, the future of the general manager (GM) position in Edmonton is now as clear…
Jack Campbell Shows First Signs His Game Is Back for Oilers Jim Parsons | September 30, 2023 In an unexpected turn of events, the Edmonton Oilers’ talent-depleted roster secured a surprising 2-1 overtime victory against the top-line-heavy Calgary Flames. Despite fielding a lineup with few regular players,…
Raphael Lavoie’s Bid for Spot on Oilers a Case of Bad Timing Jim Parsons | September 29, 2023 In a salary cap world of the NHL, especially where the team you’re on is tight to the cap and in full win-now mode, timing is often as crucial as…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Bruins, Canucks, Oilers Jim Parsons | September 29, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Tampa Bay Lightning need to make a decision in regards to their goaltending. How will they replace Andrei Vasilevskiy? Meanwhile, there are still teams…
Oilers History: The Return of Grant Fuhr Rob Soria | September 28, 2023 From the moment he made his NHL debut against the Winnipeg Jets on October 14, 1981, to the Edmonton Oilers elimination in the first round of the 1989 playoffs at…
5 Oilers With Big Expectations Heading Into 2023-24 Rob Couch | September 28, 2023 As a team, the Edmonton Oilers have big expectations this season. They’re going in with players like Mattias Ekholm and Connor Brown, have some of the best players in the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 28 Matthew Zator | September 28, 2023 On this date, one of Canada’s most unlikely heroes became a legend after his third straight game-winning goal. Also, two Hockey Hall of Famers were born while one signed his…
Oilers Going Overboard With Bouchard & Nurse in Pre-Season Jim Parsons | September 28, 2023 After only the third game of the pre-season, one thing is crystal clear: head coach Jay Woodcroft is going to jam Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse together until it works…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Flames, Oilers, Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | September 27, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators do have a way to get their salary cap down, but, so far, are unwilling to pay the cost. Meanwhile, Mikael Backlund…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 27 Matthew Zator | September 27, 2023 On this date, the NHL did two things for the first time it would later do on a regular basis; play outdoors and in the city of Las Vegas. Also,…