4 Reasons Darnell Nurse’s New Deal With Oilers Isn’t an Overpay Jim Parsons | August 6, 2021 You might not like the deal. You might not even like the player. But, based on a variety of factors, the new contract extension the Edmonton Oilers signed with defenseman…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Penguins, Senators, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | August 6, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, as questions about the salary cap continue in Tampa Bay, is there any chance Steven Stamkos could/would be on the move? Meanwhile, should fans of…
Oilers Two Big Questions Revolve Around Ceci and the Goaltenders Jim Parsons | August 5, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers made dramatic improvements during free agency and one could argue general manager Ken Holland did the best he could after unexpected news of Adam Larsson’s departure was…
Oilers’ New Look Defense Will Do Just Fine Without Adam Larsson Brian Swane | August 4, 2021 On July 21, the morning of the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said he woke up to a text that veteran defenceman Adam Larsson, an…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Ducks, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, More Jim Parsons | August 3, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how many teams are realistically still in the running for Jack Eichel? Could the Edmonton Oilers be thinking about going with another older netminder and…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | August 2, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors, Elliotte Friedman offers a number of updates on some of the lingering stories coming out of NHL free agency. There is talk the Edmonton Oilers and…
Oilers’ Warren Foegele: 5 Things to Know About Edmonton’s Latest Signing Brian Swane | August 2, 2021 On Saturday (July 31), the Edmonton Oilers signed restricted free agent forward Warren Foegele to a three-year contract worth $8.25 million. Edmonton had acquired Foegele from the Carolina Hurricanes in…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Islanders, More Jim Parsons | July 31, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jack Eichel’s agents release an alarming statement that changes the dynamic of the relationship between the player and the organization in a major way. Meanwhile,…
Derek Ryan Signing Revives Oilers’ Link with Alberta Golden Bears Brian Swane | July 31, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers, for all their incredible history, are not the most accomplished hockey team in their city. That distinction belongs to the Alberta Golden Bears. The men’s hockey program…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Islanders, Kraken, Blues, More Jim Parsons | July 29, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, did the Boston Bruins sign Linus Ullmark because Tuukka Rask is not returning? Meanwhile, how easy a decision was it for Zach Hyman to sign…
Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign Tyson Barrie to 3-Year Deal Sartaaj Bhullar | July 28, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers re-signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a three-year deal with an annual average value (AAV) of $4.5 million. The deal came on Wednesday morning, taking the 30-year-old offensive…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Sabres, Wild, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | July 28, 2021 In today’s NHL news and rumors, on the day of NHL free agency, there is so much buzz it’s difficult to cover it all. The most effective strategy might be…