Oilers Waiting to See Which James Neal Shows up This Season The Old Prof | January 10, 2021 To say that James Neal began the 2019-20 season on a hot streak is a bit of an understatement. In fact, even with all the stars the Edmonton Oilers have…
Oilers News and Rumors: Puljujarvi, Barrie, McDavid, More Jim Parsons | January 10, 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…
Oilers’ Coach Dave Tippett Identifies 3 Key Concerns at Camp So Far Jim Parsons | January 9, 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…
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Top 9 Forwards to Open 2020-21 Season Jim Parsons | December 16, 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…
Leaving Las Vegas: How These Ex-Golden Knights are Doing Ben Fisher | November 18, 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…
3 Players Oilers Should Consider Keeping Despite Cap Space Problems Jim Parsons | November 17, 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…
Oilers’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21 Sean Mallon | November 6, 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…
Oilers News & Rumors: Gagner, Ryan, Neal, Chiasson, More Jim Parsons | September 26, 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…
Flames Need More Veterans on Their Roster Jayden Wasney | September 23, 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…
Oilers News & Rumors: Broberg, Neal, Draisaitl, McDavid, More Jim Parsons | July 22, 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…
Oilers Need to Fix Their Salary Cap Situation…Here’s How Nolan Jensen | July 17, 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…
James Neal Buyout More Likely With Flat Salary Cap? Jim Parsons | July 6, 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…