Posts About "Ethan Bear"
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Blackhawks, Recapture Penalties, More
July 7th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the type of contract the Edmonton Oilers might offer Ethan Bear, news on Jake DeBrusk not taking a hometown discount to stay with the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to sign a top defensive prospect, and other top prospects have a small window to sign with their NHL...
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks, Oilers, More
June 7th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Detroit Red Wings have been told that one of their restricted free agents would like to switch positions. How will that affect contract negotiations? The San Jose Sharks will likely keep a handful of players and lose others. Who is in that group? The Edmonton Oilers are going to a "cap careful" team,...
Oilers News and Rumors: Puljujarvi, Sheahan, Bear, More
May 18th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are potential developments on a trade for Jesse Puljujarvi. Also, there is no news on Riley Sheahan's next deal, but that might be for good reason. Finally, who's got the leverage in the Ethan Bear contract talks? Two Trade Options for Puljujarvi? According to Cam Lewis of Oilers...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Oilers, Canucks, More
May 14th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a prospect while forward Kyle Clifford discusses the odds he'll re-sign in Toronto. Could the Calgary Flames take a run at one of the offseason's top UFA defensemen? And, will the Edmonton Oilers have trouble signing Ethan Bear to the contract they'd like? Finally, what...
Oilers' Tippett, Holland, Bear, McDavid Deserve NHL Award Consideration
May 5th, 2020 The 2019-20 season propelled an array of excitement, stress, and hope, but then the pause happened—and replaced all hockey-related, hope-related emotions with pure, uninhibited sadness. When the pause hit, the Edmonton Oilers sat four points ahead of the Calgary Flames, and just three points behind the Pacific Division...
Oilers' Rags To Riches Story On the Blue Line
March 20th, 2020 Defence has been one of the main talking points for the Edmonton Oilers for the past decade and for good reason. For much of their time toiling in mediocrity the team had trouble finding consistent defenders that were able to effectively defend for 20-plus minutes a night. We saw multiple attempts to rectify this, acquiring players like...
Oilers News and Rumors: McDavid's Message, Trade Chips, More
March 17th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid is sending out an important message to his fans, there's speculation as to how closely the Oilers are watching the salary cap changes and more questions about who might be possible trade chips, talk that may or may not include flipping restricted free agent and newly acquired...
Flames' Tkachuk Silencing Critics Since Kassian Battle
February 23rd, 2020 Six weeks have passed since the Calgary Flames faced the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 11. In the aftermath of the game, threats were made, billboards were installed in Edmonton, and the Battle of Alberta was newly enlivened with hatred and controversy. Matthew Tkachuk was at the centre of it all and came away from the game with many critics....
Edmonton Oilers' 3 Best Contracts in 2019-20
January 29th, 2020 Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl carry the two best-value contracts on the Edmonton Oilers. Despite their massive cap hits, McDavid and Draisaitl arguably deserve more than they are currently earning based on their production and escalating player salaries around the NHL. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers (AP Photo/Paul...
Darkhorse Candidates for the 2020 Calder Trophy
December 9th, 2019 Heading into the 2019-20 NHL season, there was a laundry list of rookie players who looked primed to take the league by storm. Led by Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko, the top two picks of the 2019 NHL Draft, this rookie class had the potential to feature some of the top young forwards in recent memory. As teams around the league cross...
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers' 2015 Draft Class
November 27th, 2019 After spending the 2014-15 season at the bottom of the league standings, the Edmonton Oilers turned to the NHL Entry Draft in hopes of making some moves that would improve the team. They won the draft lottery, and were awarded the first overall selection with which they chose the consensus first-overall pick, Connor McDavid, to give...
Projecting the Edmonton Oilers' Defence in 2020-21
November 25th, 2019 After more than a decade of defencive woes, the Edmonton Oilers will soon be able to call their back end an area of strength. Thanks to quality drafting and plenty of patience, the Oilers are now at a point where their young defenders are pushing for roster spots instead of being thrown into them out of desperation. Although the...
McDavid Scores 2 to Lead Oilers past Vegas, 4-2
November 24th, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid scored two goals, Leon Draisaitl had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday. Ethan Bear and Markus Granlund also scored for the Pacific Division-leading Oilers. Mike Smith sto...
