Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Greg Boysen | December 27, 2020 On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after nearly four years away from the game. This was an eventful date…
Oilers Unlikely to Take Defenseman With 14th Pick [Video] Kyle Gipe | October 5, 2020 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland recently gave some insight into his team’s approach at the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft. Give a watch, and see what position he is unlikely…
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM Mehtab Singh Bains | September 21, 2020 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his nearly four years in Edmonton, he made countless…
Oilers’ Cap Space An Issue for Moving Forward Andrew Walsh | September 7, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers have only made the playoffs one time since the 2005-06 season when they lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Oilers have two…
Today in Hockey History: July 5 Greg Boysen | July 5, 2020 Despite no games on the schedule, July 5 has been a rather busy day in National Hockey League history. We’ve seen some familiar faces in new places, plenty of coaching…
Oilers Can Trust Holland at the Trade Deadline Kelsey Krahn | February 6, 2020 After years and years of hopeless management, the Edmonton Oilers finally have someone trustworthy in charge. During the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, I remember being afraid that the Oilers’ general…
Oilers Need to Trade for a Rental Kelsey Krahn | January 3, 2020 Right now the Edmonton Oilers are clinging to a wild card spot in the Western Conference, which is a far cry from their outstanding 2019-20 season debut. It will be…
Holland Credits Chiarelli for the Edmonton Oilers’ Current Roster Kelsey Krahn | December 1, 2019 Fans of the Edmonton Oilers may be anti-Peter Chiarelli, but current team general manger (GM) Ken Holland encompasses a different (and unheard of) perspective. Holland recently spoke to Bob Stauffer…
Holland Weighing His Options Ahead of First Draft with Oilers The Canadian Press | June 12, 2019 Ken Holland will have made up his mind when he steps to the microphone next week. Until then, there’s plenty to ponder ahead of the 63-year-old’s first NHL draft as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. Holland might look to …
Oilers Promote Bob Nicholson to Chairman The Canadian Press | June 10, 2019 EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers continued a busy off-season with the promotion of one executive and the hiring of another on Monday. The Oilers announced CEO and vice chair Bob Nicholson will become chairman and confirmed the hiring of fo…
Holland Ready for Scrutiny From ‘Anxious, Frustrated’ Oilers Fans The Canadian Press | May 23, 2019 VANCOUVER — Ken Holland knows his every move will be the subject of heated debate as he battles to right the slumping Edmonton Oilers. The new Edmonton general manager understands just how intense the fanbase is, having played junio…
Oilers CEO Bob Nicholson Looks for New GM After Lost Season The Canadian Press | April 9, 2019 EDMONTON — The fact the Edmonton Oilers have missed the playoffs in 12 of the last 13 seasons isn’t all CEO Bob Nicholson’s fault, but it certainly is his problem as he begins an overhaul of the team’s hockey operations department this off-season….
