Canucks’ 3 Worst Draft Picks of the Benning Era Alex Wauthy | June 28, 2023 The fans and the media love to dissect ex-general manager (GM) Jim Benning’s tenure with the Vancouver Canucks. From his mind-boggling trades, inept signings, and inability to manage the cap,…
Oilers News & Rumors: Benson, Virtanen, Puljujarvi, Holloway, Broberg Jim Parsons | October 7, 2022 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, one player suffered an injury in the preseason which could affect the team’s plans as it relates to juggling their salary cap…
Jake Virtanen Running Out Of PTO Runway With Oilers Jim Parsons | September 29, 2022 On Wednesday night, Jake Virtanen drew in for his third game of the preseason, playing 15:29 on a team that didn’t have many NHL regulars on the game sheet for…
Oilers Pros and Cons of Jake Virtanen PTO Signing Sean Panganiban | September 22, 2022 It was announced last Monday that the Edmonton Oilers had signed forward Jake Virtanen to a professional tryout (PTO) contract, which caused a stir among the Oilers’ fanbase. The former…
Virtanen PTO May Indicate Oilers Closer to Puljujarvi Decision Jim Parsons | September 19, 2022 That the Edmonton Oilers signed Jake Virtanen on Monday is not an indication or guarantee that he will make this team. In fact, the odds are not in his favor…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Islanders, Penguins, Canucks Jim Parsons | September 19, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have signed Jake Virtanen and Jason Demers to PTOs. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have signed Sonny Milano to a PTO. Mathew Barzal…
Flames News & Rumors: Virtanen, Sutter, Huberdeau & More Colton Pankiw | September 19, 2022 In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, there have been whispers that general manager Brad Treliving may look to invite Jake Virtanen to training camp on a professional…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Flames, Bruins, Blues Jim Parsons | September 17, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is more talk about where Jake Virtanen might end up accepting a tryout. Meanwhile, there is an update straight from the source (the player…
Bruins News & Rumors: Virtanen, Chara, DeBrusk & More Colton Pankiw | September 16, 2022 In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Jake Virtanen is gaining interest from a number of NHL organizations, and one of them could be the B’s. Meanwhile, Zdeno…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Jets, Oilers, Senators Jim Parsons | September 15, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is an update about the status of talks between the Montreal Canadiens and goaltender Jake Allen. Meanwhile, it appears Jake Virtanen is going to…
Oilers Signing Virtanen Would Be a Major Mistake Colton Pankiw | September 15, 2022 Jake Virtanen’s six years as a Vancouver Canuck were tumultuous, to say the least. The 26-year-old failed to live up to his status as the sixth overall pick of the…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Canadiens, Bruins Jim Parsons | September 13, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are waiting on a decision from Jake Virtanen. Is he a shoo-in to join the team or is there more going on…