Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Matthew Zator | December 27, 2023 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. Dec. 27 saw plenty of…
Oilers’ Next Big Change Will Be to Management Rob Couch | November 7, 2023 How long have the Edmonton Oilers been doing the same thing with no better results? Ken Holland as general manager (GM) and Jay Woodcroft as the head coach was expected…
Oilers Front Office Playing Musical Chairs Dale Bochon | September 30, 2023 With the resignation of Oilers special advisor (and former Oilers player) Steve Staios on Sept. 29, the future of the general manager (GM) position in Edmonton is now as clear…
Today in Hockey History: July 5 Matthew Zator | July 5, 2023 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 Need Ken Holland to Step Things Up As Deadline Nears Colton Pankiw | February 26, 2023 Bo Horvat, Vladimir Tarasenko, Ryan O’Reilly, Dmitry Orlov. These are the names of several highly sought-after players who have already been moved ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. Thankfully for…
Oilers’ Holland Deserves Credit for Kostin & Skinner Deals Sean Panganiban | December 22, 2022 When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Ken Holland’s career is over, he’ll be regarded as one of the best GMs in the history of the NHL. He’s already in the…
Oilers Ken Holland Has Oil Country Thinking Stanley Cup Dale Bochon | September 17, 2022 You can agree or disagree with the decisions Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has made over the years, but you can never question his commitment to the team. It’s…
Oilers’ Holland & Holland Are Building a Contender Dale Bochon | July 14, 2022 What a difference a year makes. On July 12, 2021, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland traded for Hall of Fame defenceman Duncan Keith from the Chicago Blackhawks and retained…
10 Ways Ken Holland Can Improve the Edmonton Oilers Dale Bochon | June 12, 2022 The 2021-22 NHL season has to be considered a success for the Edmonton Oilers. Despite losing in four straight games against the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final, fans…
Ken Holland’s Trades & Signings in 2021-22 Key to Oilers’ Success Rob Couch | June 11, 2022 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland was very busy this past season, and though he might not get the credit he deserves, he made key changes to the team and…
Oilers’ Internal Options to Replace Dave Tippett Rob Couch | January 6, 2022 As the Edmonton Oilers continue to lose games, the head coaching duties of Dave Tippett seem more and more likely to come to an end. The team has a 2-8-2…
Oilers GM Ken Holland Has Team on the Right Track Dale Bochon | September 18, 2021 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has faced his share of criticism, especially this past offseason. When Holland engineered the trades of Ethan Bear and Caleb Jones, fans and some…