Oilers’ Yamamoto Needs To Be Penalty Killer, Not a Penalty Taker Jim Parsons | October 18, 2021 If Kailer Yamamoto wants to be successful for the Edmonton Oilers this season, and perhaps as importantly, earn himself another contract extension, he’ll need to find a balance between being…
Oilers 3 Burning Questions in 2021-22 Brian Swane | October 13, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers open the 2021-22 season on Wednesday (Oct. 13) when they host their Pacific Division rivals, the Vancouver Canucks, at Rogers Place. Hopes are high in Oil Country…
Oilers’ 3 Bold Predictions for the 2021-22 Season Brian Swane | September 29, 2021 There is a lot of excitement around the Edmonton Oilers heading into the 2021-22 season. With their core of young superstars having another year under their belt, several promising prospects…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Islanders, Blues, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | September 19, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, now that Kailer Yamamoto has signed, there’s already talk about whether or not the Edmonton Oilers can fit both him and Jesse Puljujarvi into their…
Oilers Sign Yamamoto to 1-Year, Prove-It Contract Rob Couch | September 19, 2021 With training camp approaching very soon and players already back on the ice, the Edmonton Oilers inked their last remaining restricted free agent (RFA) to a deal. Kailer Yamamoto agrees…
Kailer Yamamoto Deal Opens Up Interesting Options for the Oilers Jim Parsons | September 18, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers got their deal with forward Kailer Yamamoto signed on Saturday. It might not be the extension many thought the two sides would sign, but it’s an interesting…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | September 15, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kailer Yamamoto’s agent met with Ken Holland on Tuesday evening and it sounds like the two sides took steps in a positive direction. Meanwhile, could…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Sharks, Canadiens, Oilers, NHL at the Olympics… Jim Parsons | September 3, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators signed a player but are also running into a potential snag with one of their stars. So too, there is more news…
Projecting the Oilers Best Value Contracts for the 2021-22 NHL Season Jim Parsons | August 18, 2021 Every NHL franchise has good and bad contracts on its roster. In Edmonton, some people think the deal Darnell Nurse just signed, one that will kick in at the start…
Oilers Bring in Much-Needed Help Up Front Rob Couch | August 16, 2021 After what transpired in the first round of last season’s playoffs and the play-in round in the bubble, Ken Holland has done a nice job in finally surrounding the Edmonton…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Senators, Henrik Lundqvist Teases Comeback Jim Parsons | August 15, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, will the Edmonton Oilers extend any tryout offers ahead of training camp? Meanwhile, forward Kevin Fiala and the Minnesota Wild have submitted their arbitration numbers…
NHL Draft History – 22nd Pick Overall Alex Hobson | July 8, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…