Is Holland’s Early Loyalty to “His Guys” a Good or Bad Sign? Jim Parsons | October 30, 2020 When a new general manager comes in and takes over an NHL franchise, there’s a traditional cleaning house that tends to take place. Players and personnel that particular GM doesn’t…
Joey Moss’ Music Left Lasting Impact on Oilers [Video] Andrew Forbes | October 28, 2020 As the hockey world mourns the passing of Joey Moss, an important part of the Edmonton Oilers’ organization, former staff from the Oilers sat down and discussed the impact Moss…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, Avalanche, Caps, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | October 27, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, one scribe wonders if the Boston Bruins could be revisiting the idea of trading forward Jake DeBrusk? In Montreal, with all the offseason moves the…
How Do the Oilers Stack up Against the Pacific Division? Evan Smyth | October 26, 2020 Heading into the 2020-21 season, the Edmonton Oilers are surely a favourite to come out of the tough Pacific Division. The Pacific presents various obstacles ahead of the Oilers, with…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Lightning, More Jim Parsons | October 25, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz about a few possible trade candidates, among them Rasmus Ristolainen from the Buffalo Sabres, along with Alex Killorn and Tyler Johnson from…
Oilers’ Scoring Depth Will Need to Produce More Next Season Sean Mallon | October 25, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers have had a relatively successful offseason through the entry draft and free agency periods. On top of making a splash with a cap-friendly signing of Tyson Barrie,…
Many NHL Expansion Questions for Oilers, Even After Russell Extension Jim Parsons | October 23, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers signed Kris Russell to a one-year extension on Wednesday. The deal, most likely done to qualify the requirements set forth for NHL expansion, gives the Oilers a…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Panthers, More Jim Parsons | October 22, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Ilya Mikheyev comments on his contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs and says he took a discount to stay with the team. What else…
Oilers News & Rumors: Russell Extended, UFAs Motivated, McDavid, More Jim Parsons | October 21, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Edmonton Oilers added three key pieces to their puzzle in this year’s free agency period and inked three existing players to…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Oilers, Hoffman, More Jim Parsons | October 21, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks have written a letter to fans committing to a rebuild. Are the Blackhawks veterans buying in? NHL free agent forward Mike Hoffman…
Oilers Need to Re-sign Nugent-Hopkins Darvin Babiuk | October 19, 2020 Edmonton Oilers’ general manager (GM) Ken Holland is well into his offseason re-tooling of the Oilers’ roster. His decisions can be divided into three categories: (1) Those that could be…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Flames, Oilers, Wild, More Jim Parsons | October 19, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that two free agents are expected to return to the New York Islanders organization. In Calgary, the GM said the team is…