Looking Back at Oilers Legend Kevin Lowe’s Defining Moments Brian Swane | August 9, 2022 After spending four decades with the Edmonton Oilers, from the ice to the bench to the boardroom, Kevin Lowe retired last Tuesday (Aug. 2) from his role as Vice Chair and Alternate…
5 Oilers Who Could Reach Milestones in 2022-23 Brian Swane | August 1, 2022 It almost still feels like yesterday that Artturi Lehkonen scored on Mike Smith moments into overtime of Game 4 of the 2022 Western Conference Final series, giving the Colorado Avalanche…
Oilers Could Have Trio of 40-Goal Scorers in 2022-23 Brian Swane | July 28, 2022 There was a time when more than two players scoring at least 40 goals in the same season for the Edmonton Oilers wasn’t uncommon, as it occurred five times in…
Edmonton Oilers’ Forgotten Greats: Mike Grier Brian Swane | July 22, 2022 July 5, 2022, was a momentous day in hockey. When Mike Grier was hired by the San Jose Sharks on that date, he became the first Black general manager in…
5 Fun Facts About New Oilers Goalie Jack Campbell Brian Swane | July 15, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers made waves on the first day of free agency Wednesday (July 13), signing goaltender Jack Campbell to a $25 million contract. After coming up empty-handed in his…
Oilers Hope to Have Found Hidden Gem in Late Round Draft Picks Brian Swane | July 11, 2022 After making waves on Thursday (July 7) in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft by trading down from the 29th overall selection to No. 32, where they chose…
5 Things to Know About Oilers’ First-Round Pick Reid Schaefer Brian Swane | July 9, 2022 On Thursday (July 7), the Edmonton Oilers selected Seattle Thunderbirds forward Reid Schaefer with the 32nd overall pick in Round 1 of the 2022 NHL Draft at Montreal’s Bell Centre.…
What Oilers Fan Can Expect With Pick No. 29 in the 2022 NHL Draft Brian Swane | June 28, 2022 Now that the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs have concluded with the Colorado Avalanche dethroning the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games, the hockey world’s attention will shift to the 2022…
Oilers Have History of Drafting Defensemen with 19th Pick Brian Swane | June 26, 2022 *This article was originally published in June 2021 The order has been set for the first 27 picks of the 2021 National Hockey League Draft, and the Edmonton Oilers now…
Oilers’ Best Draft Day Trades in Franchise History Brian Swane | June 24, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers currently have four picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but there’s a good chance that will change over the course of Friday and Saturday. Related: 2022 NHL…
Oilers Prospect Bourgault Gives Fans Sneak Preview at Memorial Cup Brian Swane | June 23, 2022 Hockey fans in Edmonton that tuned into the 2022 Memorial Cup on Tuesday (June 21) may have felt some internal conflict. While they definitely would have preferred a better outcome…
Oilers’ Former Goalie Koskinen Deserves Appreciation in Edmonton Brian Swane | June 17, 2022 It finally happened. The moment that so many in Oil Country have been waiting years for, Mikko Koskinen’s exit from Edmonton. On Monday, the veteran goalkeeper signed a two-year contract…
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