Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30 Matthew Zator | September 30, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 1 On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the NHL signed one of its future…
Oilers’ 5 Worst New Year’s Eve Losses Brian Swane | December 31, 2024 Normally, top-five rankings on The Hockey Writers take a positive perspective: best players, memorable moments, greatest achievements, etc. This is not one of those lists. It’s not that we don’t…
Oilers Not Much Better Off On 1-Year Anniversary of Woodcroft Firing Dale Bochon | November 9, 2024 It seems as though the Edmonton Oilers have gone through head coaches as often as Spinal Tap has gone through drummers. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Oilers…
Oilers: Derek Ryan’s Comments Serve as an Indictment of Dave Tippett Brian Swane | February 19, 2022 It has been just over a week since Jay Woodcroft made his debut behind the bench for the Edmonton Oilers, after being named the NHL team’s new head coach on…
Oilers Regaining Their Identity With Evander Kane on the Roster Sean Panganiban | February 13, 2022 Dave Tippett was fired last Thursday. His era with the Edmonton Oilers was filled with highs and lows. In the 2019-2020 season, the Oilers had momentum heading until the playoffs,…
NHL Talk: Bruins, Canadiens, Oilers & Canucks Tom P. | February 10, 2022 The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for the top storylines in the NHL, with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Also, listen to THW contributors talk hockey…
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Media Avail Following Holland Firing Tippett Jim Parsons | February 10, 2022 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland met with the media on Thursday after news he relieved both head coach Dave Tippett and defensemen and specialty-teams coach Jim Playfair from their…
Dave Tippett’s Loyalty to Mike Smith Sealed His Fate Dale Bochon | February 10, 2022 Playing Edmonton Oilers veteran goaltender Mike Smith in back-to-back games most likely cost head coach Dave Tippett his job. Riding a six-game point streak before the 2022 NHL All-Star weekend…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Canucks, Flames, Capitals Jim Parsons | February 10, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it was a big few hours for coaching changes in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens moved from Dominique Ducharme and the Edmonton Oilers fired Dave…
Edmonton Oilers Fire Dave Tippett, Hire Jay Woodcroft as Coach Jim Parsons | February 10, 2022 Two ugly losses to start off an eight-game stretch in 13 days was finally the straw that broke the back for Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Ken Holland. On Thursday, following…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Loss to Vegas in Mike Smith’s Return Brian Swane | February 9, 2022 The stage seemed perfectly set for the Edmonton Oilers to make a statement in their first game following NHL All-Star Weekend against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday (Feb. 8)…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Canadiens, Oilers Jim Parsons | February 7, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas spoke with the media about what the Toronto Maple Leafs plan to do heading into the NHL trade deadline. Meanwhile, there are two…