Posts About "Peter Chiarelli"
Stars' Seguin Still Shining in Dallas
July 6th, 2018 Five years ago, newly-appointed general manager Jim Nill forged his legacy with the Dallas Stars when he made "The Trade." On July 4, 2013, fireworks filled the skies, but none burned brighter than the fireworks at the Stars' front office in Dallas, Texas. Nill pulled the trigger on a blockbuster seven-player trade, acquiring Tyler...
Oilers Open for Business?
June 22nd, 2018 If the right player is available, Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli is willing to deal the club's first-round selection in the 2018 NHL Draft. Chiarelli addressed the media ahead of the draft festivities in Dallas and admitted the club has had some discussions around trading the pick. The ask in return is an NHL-caliber...What Exactly Is the "Chiarelli Plan"?
May 27th, 2018 It's been a busy offseason for Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli, who's searching for answers on how to get this team back in the win column. It's no secret the Oilers bottomed out after coming within one win of the Western Conference Final in 2016-17. With the 2017-18 season essentially being a write-off, how good can...Oilers Reportedly Close to Signing Defenseman Joel Persson
May 17th, 2018 It started with a tweet, and there's now speculation that the Edmonton Oilers have added to their defense for next season. TSN's Ryan Rishaug is reporting that Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli is continuing his spending spree on European free agents. Last week, Chiarelli won a supposed bidding war on goaltender Mikko Koskinen....
Edmonton Oilers: Misplaced Expectations
April 20th, 2018 With the news the Calgary Flames fired head coach Glen Gulutzan on Tuesday, many fans in Edmonton are once again asking how Oilers coach Todd McLellan still has a job. After all, the Flames were expected to finish lower in the standings than the Oilers when the season started and after having a better 2017-18 campaign, Calgary removed...
Oilers: Takeaways from Nicholson's Press Conference
April 15th, 2018 Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan had his day with the media, followed by general manager Peter Chiarelli. Then it was Oilers Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Nicholson's day. There's clear disappointment across the board from all areas of the organization. Nicholson's media availability wasn't without some newsworthy quotes,...