Edmonton Oilers All-Free Agent Team Jackson Scherger | April 26, 2026 Compared to some of the big impact trades the Edmonton Oilers made back in their heyday, they weren’t very active in the free agent market. They made some signings, but…
Ryan Smyth Was the Beating Heart of the Edmonton Oilers The Old Prof | April 25, 2026 There are great players, and then there are players who mean something—to a team, a city, a fanbase. For the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Smyth wasn’t just a left winger. He…
2012 Redraft: What if the Edmonton Oilers Didn’t Take Nail Yakupov? Evan Smyth | April 24, 2026 Nail Yakupov is one of the NHL’s most notable draft busts in recent memory. The Edmonton Oilers surely whiffed on this first-overall pick in 2012, as Yakupov contributed next to…
Today in Hockey History: April 22 Matthew Zator | April 22, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 23 Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just…
5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks Brian Swane | April 19, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their best-of-seven series opens Monday (April 20) at Rogers…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later Brian Swane | April 19, 2026 There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…
Edmonton Oilers’ Missed Draft Opportunities The Old Prof | April 17, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers boast a once-in-a-generation duo in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. But in today’s NHL, championships aren’t won on the backs of two players alone. You need a…
Today in Hockey History: April 15 Matthew Zator | April 15, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 16 If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this is a very good date for you. One…
Revisiting the Hurricanes & Oilers Foegele-for-Bear Trade Jackson Scherger | April 12, 2026 After rather disappointing ends to the 2020-21 season for both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, both teams were looking for a change. While sometimes big changes are the go-to,…
Today in Hockey History: April 12 Matthew Zator | April 12, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 13 April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game…
Today in Hockey History: April 8 Matthew Zator | April 8, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 9 Mr. Hockey broke a pair of Stanley Cup playoff records on this date, 29 years apart. Also, three franchises…
9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer The Old Prof | April 7, 2026 Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In…
