Oilers Finding Out What They Have in Prospect Matvei Petrov Brian Swane | September 21, 2024 At the 2021 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers selected Russian winger Matvei Petrov in Round 6, with the 180th overall pick. That was over 100 picks lower than most analysts…
Everything to Know About Oilers’ PTO Signing Jasper Weatherby Brian Swane | September 20, 2024 On Thursday (Sept. 19), the Edmonton Oilers announced they had signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout (PTO). The 26-year-old, who has played 50 career games in the NHL,…
Breaking Down Mike Hoffman’s PTO With the Edmonton Oilers Brian Swane | September 19, 2024 On Wednesday (Sept. 18), the Edmonton Oilers announced that veteran centre Mike Hoffman had been signed by the team to a professional tryout (PTO). A fifth-round pick in the 2009…
5 Oilers Prospects Who Made Impression at 2024 Young Stars Classic Brian Swane | September 17, 2024 On Monday (Sept. 16), the 2024 edition of the Young Stars Classic wrapped up at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, B.C. It is an annual four-team event featuring…
Oilers Making Mistake if They Don’t Give Goalie Rodrigue an Opportunity Brian Swane | September 16, 2024 The goaltending carousel has been spinning in Oil Country the last few years. Since the start of the 2021-22 season, five different goalies have started at least 20 regular season…
6 Things to Know About New Oilers Development Coach Andreas Karlsson Brian Swane | September 14, 2024 On Wednesday (Sept. 11), the Edmonton Oilers announced additions to their hockey operations staff for the 2024-25 season, including new player development coach Andreas Karlsson. Congratulations to Andreas Karlsson on…
5 Oilers Prospects to Watch at 2024 Young Stars Classic Brian Swane | September 13, 2024 Aspiring NHLers will be looking to make an impression at the 2024 Young Stars Classic, which runs today (Sept. 13) through Monday (Sept. 16) in Penticton, B.C. at the South…
TSN Analyst Projects Next Contract Values for Oilers’ McDavid & Bouchard Brian Swane | September 11, 2024 On Sept. 3, the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension worth $112 million. With an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million, the contract carries…
McDavid Changes Offseason Strategy After Oilers’ Terrible Start to 2023-24 Brian Swane | September 9, 2024 A recent article by Sportsnet’s Marc Spector details how Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid has changed his approach to training this offseason. He interviewed McDavid for the article, which includes…
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History Brian Swane | September 6, 2024 On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Oilers Receive Message From WWE Champion: “Finish Your Story” Brian Swane | September 3, 2024 Over the last couple years, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has collaborated with local professional sports teams to produce exclusive t-shirts that are sold when WWE holds a show in the…
Oscar Klefbom: the Edmonton Oilers’ Greatest ‘What If?’ Brian Swane | August 31, 2024 On Aug. 20, just over four years after he last played in a game, Oscar Klefbom announced his retirement from the NHL. He had suffered from serious shoulder issues throughout…
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