Maple Leafs Need to Move On From Rielly This Offseason Kevin Armstrong | August 10, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs and Morgan Rielly must go their separate ways, and it has to happen sooner than later. This statement is not a reflection of Rielly’s play or…
Oilers Banking on Core 5: Success, or the Next Maple Leafs? Jim Parsons | August 9, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers have put all their chips in. With the long-term extension for Darnell Nurse done — a deal that starts at the end of next season — they’ve…
Jets’ Pionk Poised for a Big Payday Declan Schroeder | August 9, 2021 Neal Pionk is soon to have a new contract, whether an arbitrator decides it or the Winnipeg Jets and the top-four defenseman come to terms before it. Pionk has filed…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Islanders, Blues, Kessel, Chara, More Jim Parsons | August 7, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Darnell Nurse talks his new contract with the Edmonton Oilers. What led him to signing an eight-year deal and was it true that he originally…
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…
NHL Draft History – 7th Pick Overall Jordan Jacklin | August 5, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the way to…
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 News & Rumors: Bear, Keith, Tarasenko, Nurse, Smith… Jim Parsons | July 10, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are new reports surfacing regarding a possible trade between the Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks. What have the Blackhawks asked for in…
Edmonton Oilers 2020-21 Team Awards Brian Swane | June 15, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers have a storied history of honouring players with their annual team awards. The Zane Feldman Trophy (MVP), Defenceman of the Year, and Top First Year Oiler date…
Oilers News & Rumors: Nurse, Nugent-Hopkins, NHL Expansion Draft Jim Parsons | June 9, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Darnell Nurse was not listed as a Finalist for the Norris Trophy. Is that a good or bad thing for the team?…
Oilers’ Nurse Has Earned a Norris Trophy Nomination Brian Swane | June 8, 2021 On Wednesday (June 9), the National Hockey League is expected to announce a trio of finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy. Voted on by members of the Professional Hockey…