Oilers’ Coach Hints at Power Play Changes: What’s Coming? Eric James | October 20, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a challenging situation early in the 2024-25 NHL season, struggling with their power play despite a roster loaded with talent. Following a disappointing 4-1…
Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Draisaitl, Schultz, Shattenkirk Eric James | October 16, 2024 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid is beginning to regain his form but talks an odd phobia. Meanwhile, his close friend Leon Draisaitl received a stern…
Odd Rumor of Controversial Coaching Change for Oilers Surfacing Eric James | October 14, 2024 In a recent article for The Athletic, Allan Mitchell addressed growing concerns from Edmonton Oilers fans about the team’s sluggish start and potential moves under new GM Stan Bowman. Mitchell…
Insider Links Oilers to Shattenkirk in Potential Blue Line Move Eric James | October 11, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly among the teams in talks with veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, according to Pierre LeBrun. The NHL insider from The Athletic took a look at several…
Oilers News & Rumors: Lavoie, Dermott, Brown, Skinner Eric James | October 8, 2024 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Raphael Lavoie was lost to waivers as the Vegas Golden Knights claimed him. But, could the Oilers potentially get the forward back?…
Oilers CEO Urges Calm if McDavid Contract Talks Hit Speed Bump Eric James | October 7, 2024 As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for one of the most anticipated contract negotiations in their franchise’s recent history, Oilers President of Hockey Operations Jeff Jackson is encouraging fans to stay…
Oilers’ Current Options Better Than Available Maple Leafs’ D-Man Eric James | October 6, 2024 With reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be open to moving defenseman Timothy Liljegren, the question about where he might be a better fit is an intriguing one. As…
3 Oilers Who May Struggle to Justify Their Price Tags This Season Eric James | October 4, 2024 After publishing a previous post, in which I tried to predict which Edmonton Oilers might outperform their contracts this season, I thought it might make sense to write the opposite…
McDavid’s Bold Request Could Shake Up Oilers’ Preseason Plans Eric James | October 2, 2024 According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, Connor McDavid approached Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch over the weekend and told his bench boss he wants to play the remainder of the…
Oilers News & Rumors: Nurse, Pickard, McDavid, Gleason Eric James | October 1, 2024 With only a couple of games remaining in pre-season, the Edmonton Oilers have some big decisions to make. Darnell Nurse is medically cleared, but should he slot in for the…
Why the Oilers Released Mike Hoffman from his PTO Eric James | September 30, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers announced that they have released Mike Hoffman from his professional tryout (PTO) on Monday. The veteran forward played in four games for the Oilers, scoring a goal…
5 Oilers Most Likely to Outplay Their Contracts in 2024-25 Eric James | September 29, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have top-end elite talent making big money. Because of that, management needs to do a good job of finding players with lower salaries to complement these stars…
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