Oilers Should Stand Pat With Stuart Skinner in Net The Old Prof | August 10, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers’ 2024–25 season ended not with the Stanley Cup, but with a six-game defeat to the Florida Panthers in the Final. It was their second straight loss to…
The Night the Goalies Threw Down: Smith and Talbot Re-Ignite the Battle of Alberta The Old Prof | July 31, 2025 If you’ve followed the Edmonton Oilers or the Calgary Flames, you know the Battle of Alberta isn’t just another matchup—it’s personal. The rivalry has been burning since the 1980s, and…
Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Best July 1 Free-Agent Signings Brian Swane | February 15, 2025 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…