Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Best July 1 Free-Agent Signings Brian Swane | July 1, 2024 For many years, the NHL’s free-agency period has annually opened on Canada Day. Except for a few seasons affected by factors such as the pandemic or a work stoppage, July…
Oilers Are Better Built for a Deep Playoff Run Than in Years Past Michael Golden | April 30, 2024 The 2023–24 edition of the Edmonton Oilers give off a different energy than years past. They are the oldest team in the NHL, and their veteran maturity and playoff experience…
10 Best Goalies Drafted by the Stars Ryan Gagne | June 28, 2023 As one of the first expansion teams in 1967, the Dallas Stars (originally the Minnesota North Stars) have made 495 selections at the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft. Interestingly, only 10 percent…
The Good: Ranking Oilers Best Free Agent Signings Since 2020 Jim Parsons | March 20, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers have used free agency (both restricted and unrestricted) as a major tool for building their roster. General manager Ken Holland has made some astute trades and the…
Oilers Missing Mike Smith in 3 Particular Areas Colton Pankiw | December 2, 2022 Entering the 2022-23 season, most felt the Edmonton Oilers were an improved group after an already very successful 2021-22 outing, in large part due to their change of goaltenders. A…
3 NHL Player Types That Are Going Extinct Mike Fink | August 14, 2022 The NHL has shifted in recent years and continues to evolve with each passing season. With the league changing and teams valuing versatility along with skill at every level, the…
Grading Jay Woodcroft’s First Half-Season as Oilers’ Head Coach Rob Couch | June 19, 2022 Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on a contract extension for head coach Jay Woodcroft. He took over mid-season and turned their season around, taking…
Explaining Oilers’ 3 Most Confusing Summer Contracts: Kane, Keith, Smith Jim Parsons | June 18, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers, specifically Ken Holland, have a lot of work to do this summer. If the plan is to keep as much of this team together as possible, Holland…
Oilers Could Get Lucky With Keith & Smith’s Potential Retirements Rob Couch | June 13, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers head into the offseason with a ton of work to do and not a lot of cap space to work with. This means trades, players going unsigned,…
Weekly Lost & Found: Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers & Stanley Cup Final Prediction Sean Raggio | June 13, 2022 Here we go, it’s Stanley Cup Final time. We have two teams ready to kick things off this week after two final teams were sent to the golf course. Out…
Mike Smith’s Future With Oilers Comes Down to Question of Fit Brian Swane | June 13, 2022 Mike Smith has been one of the most discussed players in Oil Country since the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs last week, losing the Western…
Oilers News & Rumors: Kane, Puljujarvi, Barrie, Smith, Woodcroft Jim Parsons | June 9, 2022 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ken Holland spoke with the media on Wednesday, as did head coach Jay Woodcroft and there was a lot of information to…