Oilers GM Says “No Buyers Remorse” in Hall/Larsson Trade Shane Sander | September 6, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers traded forward Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Adam Larsson this summer, it was the biggest trade since they traded Ryan Smyth to…
What’s the Oilers Magic Number for Draisaitl? Shane Sander | September 4, 2016 One of the few positive stories for the Edmonton Oilers in 2015-16 was the breakout year center Leon Draisaitl had. Draisaitl, 20, put up 51 points in 72 games for…
Expansion Draft Loopholes Tony Wolak | August 18, 2016 This offseason, teams have begun to prepare themselves for the upcoming 2017 Las Vegas expansion draft. Management and fans alike are fretting over who may or may not be exposed…
Could James Wisniewski Be an Edmonton Oiler? Brett Slawson | August 10, 2016 Over the past five NHL seasons, ranging from 2011-16, no team in the League has allowed more Goals Against (GA) than the Edmonton Oilers. In fact, the Oilers’ 1148 GA…
Sabres Trade for Goaltender Anders Nilsson, Sign to 1-Year Deal Dustin L. Nelson | July 3, 2016 The Buffalo Sabres have sent a 5th round draft pick in the 2017 NHL draft to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for goaltender Anders Nilsson, who they have signed…
Free Agency First Day Transactions for Every Team Dean Plunkett | July 2, 2016 Team-by-team transactions from Friday’s activity: (As of July 2, 2016, 1:00 am ET in alphabetical order) Arizona Coyotes Sign forward Jamie McGinn — 3 years, $10 million Re-sign defenseman Kevin…
Oilers: Landing Larsson a Blessing in Disguise Brett Slawson | July 1, 2016 Well, the Edmonton Oilers finally did it. They traded one of their core young stars – and to say many are unhappy about the decision would be a severe understatement.…
Toronto Maple Leafs: Time to Trade Bozak? Brett Slawson | June 22, 2016 The 2016 NHL Entry Draft is slated to be held June 24-25th, 2016, and for the first time since 1985 the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick. Back…
Sharks Acquire Maxim Letunov Andrew Forbes | June 20, 2016 It’s been just over a week since the San Jose Sharks were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals and already Doug Wilson’s begun…
Panthers Acquire Keith Yandle’s Rights: Report Dustin L. Nelson | June 20, 2016 The Florida Panthers have acquired the rights to defenseman Keith Yandle in a trade with the New York Rangers, according to multiple reports. In return the Rangers are getting a…
Maples Leafs Acquire Frederik Andersen, Sign to 5-Year Deal Dustin L. Nelson | June 20, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired goaltender Frederik Andersen in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks, the teams announced Monday. The Ducks had long been rumored to be shopping the…
Who Is the Next Phil Kessel Redemption Story? Dustin Nelson | June 15, 2016 One of the reasons many championed Phil Kessel for the Conn Smythe trophy — besides leading the Penguins in postseason points — was that he was a great story. Kessel…