Derek Ryan Signing Revives Oilers’ Link with Alberta Golden Bears Brian Swane | July 31, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers, for all their incredible history, are not the most accomplished hockey team in their city. That distinction belongs to the Alberta Golden Bears. The men’s hockey program…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Islanders, Kraken, Blues, More Jim Parsons | July 29, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, did the Boston Bruins sign Linus Ullmark because Tuukka Rask is not returning? Meanwhile, how easy a decision was it for Zach Hyman to sign…
Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign Tyson Barrie to 3-Year Deal Sartaaj Bhullar | July 28, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers re-signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a three-year deal with an annual average value (AAV) of $4.5 million. The deal came on Wednesday morning, taking the 30-year-old offensive…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Sabres, Wild, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | July 28, 2021 In today’s NHL news and rumors, on the day of NHL free agency, there is so much buzz it’s difficult to cover it all. The most effective strategy might be…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Canucks, Oilers, Blues, Kraken Jim Parsons | July 27, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights have made a trade, but it’s an odd one. Marc-Andre Fleury has been dealt to Chicago, but no…
Oilers News & Rumors: Neal, Khaira, Getzlaf, Hyman, More Jim Parsons | July 26, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Oilers are feverishly working over the next 24 hours on a plan to move James Neal. Will he be bought out?…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Flames, Hjalmarsson, More Jim Parsons | July 26, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the NHL is reportedly losing one its best defensive defenseman as Niklas Hjalmarsson is set to retire. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are signing a…
Breaking Down the Oilers’ 2021-22 Schedule Brian Swane | July 25, 2021 Between the National Hockey League expansion draft, entry draft, trades and transactions, and the rumor mill running ‘round the clock, it was easy to overlook the 2021-22 schedule released on…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens Jim Parsons | July 24, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it appears as though the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs will not be striking a deal prior to NHL free agency opening up. Meanwhile,…
Recapping Adam Larsson’s Tenure with the Edmonton Oilers Brian Swane | July 23, 2021 On Wednesday morning, Oil Country woke up to the stunning news that the Edmonton Oilers’ unrestricted free agent alternate captain Adam Larsson had signed a four-year deal worth $16 million…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Red Wings, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Canucks, More Jim Parsons | July 23, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while Ken Holland wouldn’t say much, a deal between the Edmonton Oilers and Zach Hyman seems imminent. Will it be an eight-year deal or a…
Oilers Need to Find Silver Lining in Losing Larsson Brian Swane | July 23, 2021 On Wednesday, July 21, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. It was reported that the 28-year-old UFA had agreed…