Posts About "James Neal"
Oilers News and Rumors: Puljujarvi, Barrie, McDavid, More
January 10th, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, it might be worth keeping an eye on what's happening with the Vancouver Canucks. The team canceled their practice on Sunday and is it possible that affects Edmonton since the Canucks are the Oilers first opponent this season. In some happier news, Jesse Puljujarvi got engaged, Tyson Barrie...
Oilers' Coach Dave Tippett Identifies 3 Key Concerns at Camp So Far
January 9th, 2021 Head coach Dave Tippett is like most NHL coaches trying to make sure their team is up to speed in a relatively short amount of time before the 2020-21 NHL season kicks off in a matter of days. Today, that meant the Edmonton Oilers were working on special teams, focused on a new-look power play and finding the right fits on the penalty...
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Top 9 Forwards to Open 2020-21 Season
December 16th, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The...
Leaving Las Vegas: How These Ex-Golden Knights are Doing
November 18th, 2020 If we're being honest, it's a part of innate human nature to occasionally check up on our exes. In most cases, we want them to be doing well, just maybe not too well - or at least not better than us. Those same sensibilities apply to players who have moved on from your favorite team. There remains some attachment from your time...
3 Players Oilers Should Consider Keeping Despite Cap Space Problems
November 17th, 2020 We've looked at the Edmonton Oilers need to free up salary in order to get a deal done with restricted free agent defenseman Ethan Bear. The consensus seems to be that placing Oscar Klefbom on LTIR will give the Oilers -- who are currently over the salary cap ceiling -- enough room to make a bridge deal work for the up-and-coming...
Oilers' 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21
November 6th, 2020 Managing a National Hockey League team is challenging at the best of times. Every year player salaries go up, and it's a guessing game when it comes to deciding whether your free agent star forward or stud defenseman is at their peak, has room for improvement, or is trending downward. Adding to the difficulty is that every general...
Oilers News & Rumors: Gagner, Ryan, Neal, Chiasson, More
September 26th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are reports the Oilers have decided not to exercise any buyouts on players this offseason which means contracts like James Neal's will stay on the books. Meanwhile, around the league, teams are signing players and releasing players in decisions that could affect what the Oilers had...
Flames Need More Veterans on Their Roster
September 23rd, 2020 When the Calgary Flames traded James Neal to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for veteran forward Milan Lucic, many wondered why the Flames didn't give Neal another chance. The deal showed no upside for Calgary until Lucic found a fit on the third line in early December. His Stanley Cup championship experience and his ability to mentor...
Oilers News & Rumors: Broberg, Neal, Draisaitl, McDavid, More
July 22nd, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisaitl was announced as a Hart Trophy Finalist, but his teammate isn't sure he'll win the award. James Neal says he feels better than he ever has, the Oilers loan out a defenseman, and Philip Broberg has made the bubble for the Oilers and will officially join the hub team. Leon...
Oilers Need to Fix Their Salary Cap Situation...Here's How
July 17th, 2020 It was projected that the NHL's salary cap would increase this offseason from $81.5 million to the likes of $84-$88 million (per Eric Francis of Sportsnet), but an unexpected, unprecedented set of circumstances have altered those logistics. Now, with a reported "flat cap," teams, such as the Edmonton Oilers, who were potentially...
James Neal Buyout More Likely With Flat Salary Cap?
July 6th, 2020 No matter how you paint the picture, a James Neal buyout isn't pretty. If the Edmonton Oilers choose to cut loose their veteran forward thanks the announcement of a flat salary cap — or simply because they've decided he's too pricey an option to keep around for the production he brings — the organization will have to eat a good...
Oilers' 3 Options for Connor McDavid's Left Wing
July 1st, 2020 With just over a week until the start of training camp on July 10, Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett surely has an inkling of how his lineup will look when the puck drops for Game 1 of the qualifying round. Related: Oilers History - The Paul Coffey Effect One line that shouldn't be touched is the Leon Draisaitl, Ryan...
Lucic Calls Oilers and Flames Trade Condition "Hilarious"
May 9th, 2020 When the Edmonton Oilers made a deal to send struggling and overpaid forward Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames, they received a veteran 20-goal guy in James Neal in return. What seemed like a winner for the Oilers was also viewed in Calgary like a breathe of fresh air because Neal was not at all meshing with the Flames. Part of the...
