Is Connor McDavid Using “Family First” to Signal Change or Shield Himself? The Old Prof | September 10, 2025 For several years, my writing partner Stan Smith and I have gone back and forth on the language players use when they talk about their futures. Stan has a sharp…
Bedard Contract, Andersson Trade, Hughes Reunion, & More NHL Rumors Jim Parsons | September 10, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are talking to Connor Bedard about a contract extension, but the star forward says there’s no rush to get something done. Meanwhile,…
Projecting Oilers’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season Rupert McDonald | September 10, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers are going to be an elite team once again in 2025-26, though it could very well mark their final year as a true Stanley Cup contender. That,…
Oilers’ 5 Bold Predictions for 2025-26 Season Matt Parks | September 10, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers head into this season with sky-high expectations after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances. Despite that playoff success, they haven’t been dominant during the regular season. Too many…
McDavid Signing With Maple Leafs No Longer as Crazy as You’d Think Rupert McDonald | September 9, 2025 As soon as the Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second-consecutive year, the immediate focus of the organization and fan base shifted…
Oilers News & Rumours: New Jersey, Howard, Tomasek & More Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 9, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers have a lot going on right now, and as they try to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, they hope that the moves they’ve made…
Crosby to Canadiens, Kaprizov Ignores McDavid & More NHL Rumors Jim Parsons | September 9, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Sidney Crosby discussed rumors that he’d be open to a trade to the Montreal Canadiens. Meanwhile, as big-name UFAs wait on Connor McDavid’s decision, one…
3 NHL Coaching Storylines That Could Define the 2025-26 Season The Old Prof | September 9, 2025 With training camps in full swing and the puck drop just around the corner, fans are watching the usual headlines—results from big trades, rookie debuts, and who’s going to lead…
Derek Ryan Expresses Interest in Coaching Role With Edmonton Oilers Brian Swane | September 9, 2025 Prior to officially announcing his retirement last week, former Edmonton Oilers forward Derek Ryan gave a wide-ranging interview with Bob Stauffer on Oilers NOW. While it was just a small…
Oilers Fans Should Pump the Brakes on David Tomasek Jackson Scherger | September 9, 2025 A move that may have got lost in the shuffle of a busy time of year for the Edmonton Oilers will reveal itself soon. It was mid-April when the Oilers…
Can Evan Bouchard Continue to Grow Without Paul Coffey on the Oilers Bench? The Old Prof | September 8, 2025 Last season, the Edmonton Oilers’ defence didn’t just play solid hockey—it helped drive the offence. From Evan Bouchard’s offensive game to steady production from veterans like Darnell Nurse and Mattias…
Canadiens Update, Oilers Trade Tease, & More NHL Rumors Jim Parsons | September 8, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have been active over the past couple of months. How did these trades come together, and do they have anything else in…
