Can Nail Yakupov Score 40 Goals in 2015-16? Brett Slawson | July 6, 2015 The arrival of 2015 first overall selection Connor McDavid will influence great change within the Edmonton Oilers’ organization. To start, a mere five days after selecting McDavid, General Manager Peter Chiarelli was…
Oilers: Please, No More Jordan Eberle Rumours Rob Soria | June 26, 2015 When it comes to the NHL rumour mill, there are few teams that are mentioned as often as the Edmonton Oilers. Now considering we are talking about a franchise that…
Senators and Oilers Make Perfect Trade Partners Kelly O'Donnell | June 17, 2015 Ottawa is looking to trade away a goaltender and a defenceman, and the team wants a top-six forward in return. The Senators have too many contracts, creating the need to shed…
Oilers, Predators, Ryan Ellis and Nail Yakupov Rob Soria | May 28, 2015 It is no secret the Edmonton Oilers badly need to upgrade their defence. While the addition of a top pairing defender who can be used in all situations would be…
Where Would Montreal Canadiens Forward Tomas Plekanec Land? Ryan Szporer | May 26, 2015 It’s not just the heart of the postseason, but the rumor season as well, with Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec allegedly on his way out of town along with a…
Why Trading Jared Spurgeon is a Bad Idea Alli Baker | May 26, 2015 Lately, there has been some talk about the Minnesota Wild possibly looking into trading defenceman Jared Spurgeon. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal recently wrote: “Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher, who…
5 Dream Montreal Canadiens Trade Scenarios Ryan Szporer | May 21, 2015 While there are no doubt free agents the Montreal Canadiens are currently targeting, few if any would perfectly fill the team’s dire need for top-line offense. That isn’t to suggest…
New Penguins Offseason Trade Options – Part 1: Edmonton Oilers Michael Pityk | May 12, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins are fresh off of a disappointing first round playoff exit where their goal scoring, uncharacteristically, dried up. It was later revealed that forward Evgeni Malkin had an…
Todd McLellan in Edmonton? No Way! Brett Slawson | April 24, 2015 Todd McLellan is in search of a new home, and the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly amongst the top potential suitors. As the Head Coach of the San Jose Sharks for…
3 Things That Went Wrong with the Edmonton Oilers Marcy Di Michele | April 13, 2015 The 2014-15 season has mercifully come to an end for the Edmonton Oilers, a year that saw them reach historic lows in terms of their record. The Oilers came into…
The 2015 Edmonton Oilers Team Awards Brett Slawson | April 13, 2015 Although the 2014-15 NHL season marks yet another lost year in the Edmonton Oilers’ recent history, there remains positives which, for the sake of Oilers fans’ sanity, must be emphasized…
The Flames are Beating the Oilers in the Rebuild Battle Marcy Di Michele | April 10, 2015 It’s a hard pill to swallow for Oilers fans, watching their bitter provincial rival lock up a playoff spot. The only good thing going for Edmonton is the possibility of…