The Best Late-Round NHL Draft Picks Brett Slawson | November 6, 2025 * Our best ever late-round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 NHL Drafts of All-Time Brett Slawson | November 2, 2025 Over the years, the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed their share of fortune and disappointment at the NHL Draft. At some drafts, they have had tremendous luck, selecting promising players who…
What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi? Brett Slawson | September 15, 2025 In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft,…
Are the Oilers Planning to Trade Matt Savoie After Recent Recall? Brett Slawson | February 25, 2025 It was exciting news when the Edmonton Oilers recalled Matt Savoie from the Bakersfield Condors following the 4 Nations Face-Off. On a tear in the American Hockey League (AHL) of…
Oilers Should Jump on a Trade for Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri Brett Slawson | February 14, 2025 No NHL team can ever have enough depth as they embark upon their chase for the Stanley Cup, and the Edmonton Oilers are no exception. As the Oilers eye their…
Oilers’ Deadline Dilemma: Should Matt Savoie Be Traded? Brett Slawson | February 3, 2025 The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Edmonton Oilers have a handful of important decisions to make as they prepare for what they hope will be another…
10 Trade Deadline Targets for the Edmonton Oilers Brett Slawson | January 27, 2025 The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is Friday, March 7. Although the cut-off is still weeks away, the Edmonton Oilers are considering how to improve their roster. After falling short against…
Ivan Provorov: The Trade the Oilers Need Brett Slawson | January 10, 2025 If the Edmonton Oilers hope to claim the Stanley Cup this season, it’s no secret that they’ll need to improve their blue line. The Oilers are particularly weak on the…
Oilers Need to Re-Sign Connor Brown Now, Not Later Brett Slawson | January 4, 2025 Connor Brown is enjoying a bounce-back campaign. Last season, he managed just four goals and 12 points with the Edmonton Oilers. Returning from a torn ACL suffered while a member…
Dear Santa: Edmonton Oilers’ 2024-25 Wish List Brett Slawson | December 18, 2024 Temperatures are dropping, but the Edmonton Oilers are heating up. Ahead of the holiday season and the mid-way point of the 2024-25 regular season, the Oilers have been playing much…
Grading the Oilers’ Top 5 Prospects Brett Slawson | December 5, 2024 In August, I wrote about the Edmonton Oilers’ farm system and their top five prospects. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, it was clear that there were plenty of reasons for…
Oilers Should Target Rangers’ Jacob Trouba in Trade Brett Slawson | November 26, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers have both experienced somewhat sluggish starts to their respective 2024-25 seasons. Through their first 20 games of the campaign, both teams find themselves…
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