Oilers Hope to Have Sleeper Picks in 2021 Draft Class Brian Swane | July 27, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers made six picks at the 2021 National Hockey League Entry Draft last Friday (July 23) and Saturday (July 24), one each in Rounds 1, 3, 4, and…
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…
5 Things to Know About Oilers’ First-Round Pick Xavier Bourgault Brian Swane | July 25, 2021 On Friday, July 23, the Edmonton Oilers selected Shawinigan Cataractes forward Xavier Bourgault 22nd overall in Round 1 of the 2021 NHL Draft. Before making the pick, the Oilers had…
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,…
Oilers Select Xavier Bourgault with the 22nd Overall Pick Jordan Jacklin | July 23, 2021 With the 22nd pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Edmonton Oilers have selected Xavier Bourgault from the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) About…
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…
Holland Says Oilers Not “Big Game Hunting” for Defenseman, Trade Likely Jim Parsons | July 23, 2021 According to Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland, the team will not spend big money in another defenseman in free agency. That game plan came as a response to a…
Oilers News & Rumors: Hyman, Larsson, Smith, Barrie, Holland, More Jim Parsons | July 22, 2021 Ken Holland addressed the media on Thursday and offered a lot of information for Edmonton Oilers fans, while leaving a few questions unanswered. He was asked about a deal for…