Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Biggest December Trades in Franchise History Brian Swane | December 31, 2025 December is a pivotal month in the NHL. While the midpoint of the schedule hasn’t quite arrived, there have been more than enough games for teams to get a sense…
Oilers’ Best Draft Day Trades in Franchise History Brian Swane | June 24, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers currently have four picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but there’s a good chance that will change over the course of Friday and Saturday. Related: 2022 NHL…
Oilers That Failed to Live Up to Their Preseason Hype Sean Panganiban | September 16, 2021 As the 2020-21 season draws near, the Edmonton Oilers embark on another quest for a chance to hoist Lord Stanley. A new year brings a new aura of optimism, especially…
That Time $2.5M Prevented Perry From Being An Oiler Shane Sander | July 20, 2016 It was December 2003, and the Edmonton Oilers and then GM Kevin Lowe were in the midst of a contract dispute with a rising young forward. An extension was looking…
NHL Preseason Statistics Mean Less Than You Think Josh Smith | September 27, 2013 The preseason is a time for teams to come back together and prepare for competitive hockey. The players are rusty. Some are still getting acclimated to new surroundings and new…
Penguins Sign Versatile Veteran Jason Williams Mike Colligan | July 26, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Jason Williams to a one-year, two-way contract that will pay him $600,000 at the NHL level.
Penguins Make Priority Move, Sign Craig Adams James Conley | June 9, 2011 After tidying up the front office, the Penguins have addressed a major free agency uncertainty and resigned forward Craig Adams to a two-year contract extension worth 675,000 dollars per year.…
The Secret Behind Crosby’s Faceoff Move Mike Colligan | December 22, 2010 A few weeks ago we took a look at how Sidney Crosby, in his sixth NHL season, was finally moving into the legendary realm of Mario Lemieux. Amidst a career…
Eric Tangradi Could Be Diamond In Rough For Penguins Mike Colligan | September 29, 2010 By Mike Colligan When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks in February of 2009 they were dealing from a position of strength. With a surplus of…
Grebeshkov Burns Former Team Marcy Di Michele | March 3, 2010 The more things change, the more they stay the same. First game back from the Olympic break and the Oilers suffer another loss. But unfortunately it came at the hands…