Oilers Setting Up For Failure With Bouchard Extension Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 24, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers recently re-signed pending restricted free agent (RFA) defenseman Evan Bouchard to a two-year extension worth $3.9 million a season. He is coming off a strong campaign in…
Pacific Division Will Be Ultra-Competitive in 2023-24 Alex Chauvancy | August 24, 2023 Last but not least in our offseason division roundup is the Pacific. It was a relatively quiet summer for Pacific teams, though there were a couple of big moves. But…
This Is the Best Oilers Team Since the 1980s Dale Bochon | August 24, 2023 Could it be true? Is the 2023-24 version of the Edmonton Oilers the team that all Oilers fans were wishing for during the decade of darkness? I think so. When…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Oilers, Capitals Jim Parsons | August 24, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Auston Matthews to a four-year, $53 million contract. What happened behind the scenes that led to the agreed-upon term? Meanwhile,…
Oilers Should Trade for One of Three Hurricanes Defensemen Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 23, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers need a few touch-ups before they can be considered true Stanley Cup contenders. Their defensive depth isn’t the worst, but it could use an upgrade. The Carolina…
Oilers’ Scouting Department Shake Up Is A Positive Move Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 23, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers have made a change to their amateur scouting department, after mutually parting ways with head of amateur scouting Tyler Wright and hiring Rick Pracey to take over.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Oilers Jim Parsons | August 23, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Elias Pettersson shared that he’s not in a hurry to sign an extension with the Vancouver Canucks, wanting to make sure he signs the right…
Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Barrie, Ekholm, McDavid Jim Parsons | August 21, 2023 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Stuart Skinner is ready for his sophomore NHL season and says he has more to give. If Tyson Barrie is moved this…
Former Oiler Sheldon Souray Takes Scathing Shot at His Old Team Jim Parsons | August 20, 2023 In a candid and revealing interview on the Dropping the Gloves Podcast (h/t to Oilers Nation for the transcriptions) hosted by former NHLer John Scott, former NHL defenseman Sheldon Souray…
Ranking Oilers’ Most Important Forwards Outside Top 6 Sean Panganiban | August 20, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers likely have one of the NHL’s best top-six forward groups heading into the 2023-24 season. Connor Brown was the big offseason signing, and he’s expected to start…
Early Look at Oilers’ 2024 Trade Deadline Defence Targets Rob Couch | August 19, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers haven’t had the most exciting offseason, but it has gone well. They brought in a few pieces and re-signed Ryan McLeod. The final thing everybody is waiting…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Senators, Oilers, Ducks, Sharks Jim Parsons | August 19, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there hasn’t been much action in the way of trade talks between the Calgary Flames and other teams as it pertains to Mikael Backlund and…