4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds Mike Fink | September 6, 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…
Every Player the Oilers Have Signed From a PTO Over the Last 10 Years Brian Swane | September 4, 2026 Professional tryout contracts, or PTOs as they are commonly referred to, are short-term deals in the NHL that allow veterans to attend training camp and play in the preseason. For…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM Mehtab Singh Bains | September 2, 2026 *This archive was originally written in Jan. 2021 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous, and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Matthew Zator | September 2, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 3 This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team…
3 Undrafted Oilers Who Beat the Odds The Old Prof | September 1, 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…
Oilers’ Top 5 Memorable Moments From Last Season Matt Parks | August 31, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers had an underwhelming 2025-26 season. They had high expectations but didn’t meet them. They couldn’t sustain a rhythm or generate any momentum. We never knew which team…
Oilers’ All-Time Top 3 European Goalies Brian Swane | August 29, 2026 We recently looked at the Edmonton Oilers’ All-Time Top 5 European Forwards and All-Time Top 8 European Defencemen. Now we’re examining the team’s greatest European goaltenders. Unlike other positions on the…
Revisiting the Hurricanes & Oilers Foegele-for-Bear Trade Jackson Scherger | August 28, 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,…
Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best Scott Roche | August 27, 2026 Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as…
3 Times the Edmonton Oilers Drafted an All-Star in the Third Round Brian Swane | August 26, 2026 The 2025 NHL Draft got underway around dinnertime on Friday, June 27, but Edmonton Oilers fans had to wait until lunch on Saturday before they had anything to sink their…
Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Best Draft Classes Since 2010 Jackson Scherger | August 25, 2026 When the NHL season is over, the NHL Draft is next on the agenda for the league, and teams prepare to welcome the next wave of young talent to their…
Oilers’ All-Time Best Pick in Every Round of the NHL Draft Brian Swane | August 23, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers held just five picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, which took place on June 26 and 27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Edmonton picked in the…
