What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi? Brett Slawson | March 2, 2026 In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft,…
Today in Hockey History: March 1 Matthew Zator | March 1, 2026 We are into March, which usually means the playoff push intensifies across the National Hockey League, leading to many big moments over the years. The greatest player to ever lace…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 24 Matthew Zator | February 24, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 25 Feb. 24 has been a big day for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. In…
3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds The Old Prof | February 22, 2026 Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 19 Matthew Zator | February 19, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 20 Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton, and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date.…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 18 Matthew Zator | February 18, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 19 Feb. 18 is remembered for numerous events the NHL had never seen before. In addition, some of the…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 17 Matthew Zator | February 17, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 18 The Great One had an infatuation with the number five, while 200 was another lucky number on this…
4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds Mike Fink | February 16, 2026 The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…
3 Young Players the Edmonton Oilers Gave Up on Too Soon Brian Swane | February 14, 2026 *This archive was originally published in Aug. 2024 In Aug. 2024, the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of restricted free agent (RFA) Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Broberg’s…
Edmonton Oilers’ History of Drafting London Knights Players Brian Swane | February 13, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers made seven selections during the 2024 NHL Draft on June 28 and 29, including a pair of forwards from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League…
3 Stanley Cup Winning Goalies Not in the Hockey Hall of Fame Ryan Gagne | February 13, 2026 The Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, opened its doors to the first class of inductees in 1945. Every year since then, fans and writers across the…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 13 Matthew Zator | February 13, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 14 The theme of Feb. 13 throughout NHL history has been bypassing the glory and helping your teammates find…