Nurse Out 3 Months, NWHL Departure & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 12, 2016 Edmonton defender Darnell Nurse is going to miss up to 12 weeks of play after undergoing surgery to repair ankle ligament and bone damage. He hasn’t skated since suffering the…
Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins Shows Signs of Life Rob Soria | December 11, 2016 In the eyes of many a hockey observer, Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins seemed poised for a bounce back season in 2016-17. After a rather disappointing campaign in 2015-16, it…
Was McDavid Injured on Purpose? Marcy Di Michele | December 9, 2016 Hockey players talk a lot of trash over the course of a game, most of which should never be repeated to the outside world. Is the majority of their language…
Clutterbuck Extension, McDavid Gets Emotional & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 9, 2016 The New York Islanders made a major signing Friday, inking winger Cal Clutterbuck to a five-year extension. The deal carries a $3.5 million AAV, according to multiple sources. Clutterbuck was…
Pouliot Having Worst Career Year Shane Sander | December 9, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Benoit Pouliot to a five-year, $20 million deal in July 2014, they were expecting him to fill in admirably as a top-six winger. He was…
McDavid’s Post-Game Comments Speak Volumes Jim Parsons | December 9, 2016 The normally soft-spoken Connor McDavid didn’t mince words when he called out Philadelphia Flyers Brandon Manning after the Oilers loss to the Flyers on Thursday. Manning was front and center…
Oilers Bypass Reinhart on Recalls Shane Sander | December 9, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers development conundrum with former fourth overall pick Griffin Reinhart has once again reared its ugly head. Injuries on their backend have decimated them. Earlier this week, Oilers…
Oilers Setting the Bar Too Low Jim Parsons | December 8, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers are a better team than they were last season. Taking a look at the standings, it’s difficult to argue otherwise. Yet, for some reason, the Oilers have…
Fayne Out, Who Steps In? Jim Parsons | December 7, 2016 One of the things forgotten in an overtime loss the Buffalo Sabres handed the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday evening was the untimely exit of Mark Fayne. Fayne took himself out…
Gustavsson: It Could Be Worse Jim Parsons | December 6, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers signed perennial backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson this summer, it was a bit surprising. The Oilers were one of a few teams that needed some backup help,…
Maroon’s Concussion Comments Prove Controversial Marcy Di Michele | December 6, 2016 On Sunday night, Connor McDavid fell and hit his mouth on the ice. He promptly checked for blood, and then was promptly removed from the game by a concussion spotter.…
Condors Report: Weekend Roundup Shane Sander | December 5, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate in Bakersfield played stellar this weekend, winning both games while outscoring the opposition 8-0. The Condors posted back-to-back wins thanks to the efforts of three…