Around The World of Hockey: Koskinen, De Leo, Kunlun Red Star Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 1, 2024 Welcome to a new, weekly column that takes a look around the world of hockey outside of the NHL. In the first-ever edition of this article, former Edmonton Oilers goaltender…
Oilers’ History of Players Struggling Under Big Contract Pressure Dale Bochon | August 1, 2023 Playing in the NHL for a Canadian team can be the best of times and the worst of times. In a recent interview Darnell Nurse gave on the Mitts Off…
Oilers’ Former Goalie Koskinen Deserves Appreciation in Edmonton Brian Swane | June 17, 2022 It finally happened. The moment that so many in Oil Country have been waiting years for, Mikko Koskinen’s exit from Edmonton. On Monday, the veteran goalkeeper signed a two-year contract…
Koskinen’s Time With the Oilers Was Eventful Rob Couch | June 14, 2022 It has become official that Mikko Koskinen has signed with HC Lugano of the National League (Switzerland), as he would’ve been an unrestricted free agent on July 13. He spent…
Oilers News & Rumors: Keith, Smith, Koskinen, Gibson, McDavid Jim Parsons | June 13, 2022 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk that the Oilers have asked both Duncan Keith and Mike Smith to give them a heads up about their…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Penguins, Rangers Jim Parsons | June 13, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have asked a couple of their veteran players to make a decision by a certain date. Meanwhile, the team has learned that…
3 Key Deals Oilers Can Make to Keep Evander Kane For Next Season Jim Parsons | May 25, 2022 No player has been better than Connor McDavid in these 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. That said, perhaps no player has been hotter than Evander Kane. Certainly, no player has scored…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Senators, Stars, Canadiens Jim Parsons | May 21, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to acquire a first-round pick. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are willing to give one up. Could these two teams work…
Oilers’ Koskinen Believed to Have Deal Overseas for 2022-23 Season Colton Pankiw | May 20, 2022 Since joining the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent during the 2018 offseason, Mikko Koskinen has drawn criticism from many due to his inconsistent play. At times, he appears to…
Oilers News & Rumors: Nurse, Smith, Koskinen, Holloway Jim Parsons | May 20, 2022 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are reports surfacing that defenseman Darnell Nurse is dealing with a serious injury. How bad is it and will he play…
Oilers’ Smith Should Start in Game 2 But Have Very Short Leash Rob Couch | May 3, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers dropped Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 decision on Monday night. It was a tight game, and the Oilers fought from behind multiple…
“Meaningless” Win Without McDavid, Draisaitl Most Meaningful Of Season Jim Parsons | April 30, 2022 There are many times in any given season when a game is important to a hockey club. Going into last night’s contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, on…