NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Sharks, Canucks, Oilers, Red Wings Jim Parsons | January 21, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are developments when it comes to the status of a Bo Horvat trade out of Vancouver. Which teams are in and which teams are…
Oilers Heading in Right Direction in Year 8 of Connor McDavid Rob Couch | January 19, 2023 Many would say that the Edmonton Oilers took a step back from last season. I would argue that because the team is in a better position than they were at…
Oilers’ Janmark and Kostin Stepped Up Big in Kane’s Absence Brian Swane | January 17, 2023 Wednesday (Jan. 18) will mark exactly 10 weeks from when the Edmonton Oilers recalled forwards Mattias Janmark and Klim Kostin from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The moves…
Oilers Can’t Rely on Luck to Change Their Abysmal Home Record Dale Bochon | January 15, 2023 For many of us, there’s no place like home. Just ask Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz or Pink Floyd when they wrote about the importance of home in their…
Oilers Forward Line Predictions When Evander Kane Returns Rob Couch | January 14, 2023 Evander Kane’s return to the Edmonton Oilers’ lineup is nearing after he has been practicing with the team and ramping up his conditioning. He has been out since the start…
Oilers Need to Start Contract Talks with Upcoming RFAs Rob Couch | January 12, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers could have started contract negotiations with their restricted free agents (RFA) a while ago, as they did with Stuart Skinner. General manager Ken Holland acted early and…
Oilers’ 6-2 Win in Anaheim is Encouraging, But Concerns Remain Brian Swane | January 12, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game winless skid with their first road victory of the new year, 6-2 over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday (Jan. 11). Klim Kostin scored…
Pressure Is on Oilers to Make Trade Before Kane’s Return Rob Couch | January 9, 2023 Jesse Puljujarvi and Warren Foegele‘s time with the Edmonton Oilers is quickly coming to an end. Puljujarvi has been given many chances, and here we are discussing him on his…
Oilers’ Klim Kostin Could Fill the Void Left by Kassian Sean Panganiban | January 3, 2023 I’ll start by acknowledging that it was well past Zack Kassian’s time to move on from the Edmonton Oilers when he was traded. However, when he was in his prime…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Blues, Oilers, Panthers Jim Parsons | January 2, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk about what the Ottawa Senators should do with Alex DeBrincat. Should they sign him or trade him? Meanwhile, two key potential trade…
Oilers’ Offseason Moves Paying Dividends This Season Rob Couch | December 24, 2022 There is some good and a little bit of bad when it comes to what Ken Holland did this past offseason for the Edmonton Oilers. He signed Jack Campbell, Mattias…
Oilers’ Holland Deserves Credit for Kostin & Skinner Deals Sean Panganiban | December 22, 2022 When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Ken Holland’s career is over, he’ll be regarded as one of the best GMs in the history of the NHL. He’s already in the…