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Matt Parks

I have a Bachelors Degree in Recreation and Sports Studies with a minor in Business from the University of New Brunswick. I am extremely passionate about sports, mainly baseball and hockey. I love the Edmonton Oilers, and have been a fan for my whole life. I am just starting to pursue a career in sports, and sports writing. I can talk about sports all day.

Oilers Have a Huge Decision to Make When Evander Kane Returns From Injury

Matt Parks | September 17, 2024

Its official: Evander Kane will undergo surgery for a sports hernia he suffered last season. Before the playoffs started, Kane stated that he’d been dealing with it all season, so…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Made a Mistake Not Signing Evan Bouchard to Long-Term Contract

Matt Parks | September 11, 2024

On the heels of Leon Draisaitl’s eight-year contract extension (with a $14 million average annual value), the Edmonton Oilers turned their attention to Evan Bouchard. Bouchard is entering the final…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

5 Reasons the Oilers Will Regret Re-Signing Corey Perry

Matt Parks | September 5, 2024

This offseason, the Edmonton Oilers made a questionable decision, re-signing Corey Perry to a 1-year deal with a $1.15 million cap hit. Perry first inked a 1-year, $775K deal with the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

How Important is Calvin Pickard to the Success of the Edmonton Oilers?

Matt Parks | September 2, 2024

On June 28, the Edmonton Oilers re-signed backup goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension. This contract is worth an average annual value (AAV) of $1 million. Pickard has…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Goaltending, Season Previews

Should the Oilers Pursue a Trade With the Predators for Dante Fabbro?

Matt Parks | August 30, 2024

The other day, Jason Gregor published an article for Oilers Nation about why adding Nashville Predators right-shot defenseman, Dante Fabbro makes no sense. However, given the right circumstances, the Oilers…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators
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