Yakupov, Oilers Agree to Entry-Level Contract Marcy Di Michele | July 23, 2012 It almost seemed like just a formality at this point, but the Edmonton Oilers announced today that they’ve signed first overall pick Nail Yakupov to a three-year entry-level contract. Edmonton…
Sam Gagner Remains an Oiler Marcy Di Michele | July 20, 2012 On Friday morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they signed forward Sam Gagner to a one year contract worth $3.2 million dollars. The new contract will be a significant raise…
Oilers Re-sign Goalie Devan Dubnyk Marcy Di Michele | July 5, 2012 It’s certainly been an eventful summer so far for the Edmonton Oilers. They drafted Russian sniper Nail Yakupov with the first overall pick at the NHL draft, adding to an…
The Decision 2012: Oilers land Schultz Marcy Di Michele | July 2, 2012 Defenceman Justin Schultz was originally drafted in the second round by the Anaheim Ducks in 2008, 43rd overall. He was highly touted back then, but still something of a raw…
Ralph Krueger Named Oilers Head Coach Marcy Di Michele | June 27, 2012 When the Oilers elected not to renew the contract of Head Coach Tom Renney following the conclusion of another playoff-less season, the hunt for a new bench boss was on.…
The Edmonton Oilers are Proud to Select… Nail Yakupov Marcy Di Michele | June 22, 2012 After months of speculation, rumors and prognosticating, the Edmonton Oilers have their man. Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov, a Russian winger with wicked speed and skill, was the first player to…
Oilers Leave Las Vegas Empty Handed Marcy Di Michele | June 21, 2012 Last night the NHL held it’s annual award show in a Las Vegas, a night filled with uncomfortable jokes, and celebrities having trouble pronouncing the players names. The big winner of the…
Edmonton Oilers: At the Draft Table Marcy Di Michele | June 19, 2012 For the past two seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have been the first team to stand up on draft day and call out a prospects name. This year, thanks to the…
Two Former Oilers Crowned Champions Marcy Di Michele | June 13, 2012 It was on Monday, June 19th, 2006, in Raleigh, North Carolina, when Justin Williams scored the empty net goal that would seal the Cup clinching victory for the Hurricanes. The…
Craig MacTavish Back in Edmonton, but not as a Coach Marcy Di Michele | June 12, 2012 Craig MacTavish will forever be known as the last NHL player to play the game without wearing a helmet. He came into the league before helmets were mandatory, and didn’t…
Steve Tambellini Re-ups in Edmonton Marcy Di Michele | June 6, 2012 Edmonton Oilers General Manger Steve Tambellini and head coach Tom Renney were both without contracts heading into the summer, and there were questions whether either of them would be resigned.…
Only a “Significant” Offer will Move the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | June 2, 2012 Prospects, scouts and General Managers are in Toronto this week for the annual NHL combine, where teams get a look at the physical state of the draft eligible players, and…