Kyle Turris Emerges as Oilers’ Shootout Specialist Brian Swane | November 20, 2021 Some NHL players specialize in winning faceoffs. Others get sent over the boards when the specter of fisticuffs hangs in the cold arena air. Now, we know what role Kyle…
Oilers’ 5 Top NHL Debut Performances Brian Swane | November 20, 2021 *This was originally published in April 2021 At some point in the Edmonton Oilers’ next few games, maybe as soon as they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Monday and Wednesday,…
Skinner Makes Statement in Oilers’ Shootout Win Over Jets Brian Swane | November 19, 2021 He was there when Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland went fishing in the free-agent pool for a star goalie and came up empty. He was there when frustrated fans…
Oilers’ History Isn’t Complete Without Esa Tikkanen Brian Swane | November 18, 2021 When he was traded to the New York Rangers close to the 1993 NHL trade deadline, Esa Tikkanen ranked seventh all-time on the Edmonton Oilers with 178 career goals. In…
Oilers Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe Shines Spotlight on Unsung Heroes Brian Swane | November 18, 2021 If there was an unsung hero among the seven Hall of Fame players that were at the heart of the Edmonton Oilers 1980s dynasty, it would definitely be Kevin Lowe.…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Latest Loss to Jets Brian Swane | November 17, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday (Nov. 15), finishing their five-game road trip with two wins and three losses. Oilers netminder…
Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Games From Northlands Coliseum Brian Swane | November 16, 2021 *This was originally published on April 6, 2021 April 6 marks the fifth anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ last game at Northlands Coliseum. That night, a rookie named Connor McDavid…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Exciting 5-4 Win Over the Blues Brian Swane | November 15, 2021 In the fourth game of their five-game road trip, the Edmonton Oilers evened their record at 2-2 after a thrilling 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues in a battle…
4 Oilers Who Could Play at World Juniors Brian Swane | November 15, 2021 Just six weeks remain until the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gets underway on Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, leaving a limited amount of time for players…
Revisiting the Oilers’ 2006 Trade Deadline Deals & Stanley Cup Final Run Brian Swane | November 13, 2021 In assembling the best Edmonton Oilers team of the last three decades, Kevin Lowe struck hard and struck fast. Edmonton’s general manager first did so in August 2005, well before…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Road Loss to Sabres Brian Swane | November 13, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 3-2 by the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday (Nov. 12), falling to 1-2-0 on their five-game road trip. Leon Draisaitl scored both goals…
Oilers Sign Red Hot Prospect Petrov to ELC Brian Swane | November 12, 2021 The only thing faster than how quickly Matvey Petrov has started his Ontario Hockey League (OHL) career is the speed with which the Edmonton Oilers got the North Bay Battalion…