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…
Is Oilers’ Prospect Shane Lachance the Next Tage Thompson? Brett Slawson | November 7, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers took a chance on Shane Lachance in the 2021 NHL Draft, selecting him 186th overall in the sixth round. Now three years later, the Oilers’ decision to…
The Best Late-Round NHL Draft Picks Brett Slawson | November 6, 2024 * 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…
It’s Time for the Oilers to Trade for Mackenzie Blackwood Brett Slawson | October 30, 2024 It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have long had their fair share of troubles and inconsistency between the pipes, and unfortunately for the team, the 2024-25 season has proven…
Who Is Oilers Prospect William Nicholl? Brett Slawson | October 29, 2024 When the Edmonton Oilers drafted William Nicholl with the 196th-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, it came as somewhat of a surprise. A third-round choice of the London Knights…
Is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame? Brett Slawson | October 19, 2024 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a fan favourite in Oil Country. Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers first overall in the 2011 NHL Draft, Nugent-Hopkins’ contributions to his team have been consistent and…
3 Oilers Standouts From the 2024-25 Preseason Brett Slawson | October 9, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up the 2024-25 preseason with a record of three wins and five losses, and with it, their pursuit of the Stanley Cup resumes with a championship…
What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi? Brett Slawson | October 8, 2024 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,…
3 Trade Destinations for Oilers’ Evander Kane Brett Slawson | September 25, 2024 When he’s healthy, Evander Kane is one of the most effective power forwards in the NHL. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, he isn’t afraid to throw his weight around and…
5 Defensemen the Oilers Should Target in Trade Brett Slawson | September 10, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers’ blue line is among the weakest in the NHL. It’s no secret. Buoyed by the team’s overall play during the 2023-24 season, the Oilers’ blue line was…
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