Oilers News & Rumors: Barrie, Nugent-Hopkins, Kane, Goalie Trade Jim Parsons | March 4, 2022 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is injury news for the team, with updates on Tyson Barrie, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and others. Meanwhile, Evander Kane has been performing…
Oilers’ March Schedule Will Determine Team’s Trade Deadline Strategy Julian Mongillo | March 3, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers are in a tight battle for a playoff spot with several teams vying for a berth in the Pacific Division. The Oilers kicked off the month of…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Hurricanes Jim Parsons | February 27, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it is believed the Toronto Maple Leafs will not operate as though Jake Muzzin will be out long-term. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins might have their…
Oilers’ Woodcroft Getting Most Out of Newly Formed Third Line Rob Couch | February 17, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers look to have finally tried enough combinations to find one that works great on the third line. Jay Woodcroft has assembled a line of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Warren…
5 Current Oilers Who Have Potential to Become Great Coaches Sean Panganiban | February 16, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens made headlines last week with their coaching changes. The Oilers hired a familiar face by promoting Jay Woodcroft from his head coaching position with…
Oilers’ Deep Down the Middle with Draisaitl, McDavid & Nugent-Hopkins Sean Panganiban | February 4, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers head into the All-Star break with a 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals. Sure, the Capitals were without Alex Ovechkin, but they still had the firepower to…
NHL Talk: Kraken, Oilers, Kings, Flames & Wild Tom P. | February 3, 2022 The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Also, listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Dominating Win vs Canadiens in Kane’s Debut Rob Couch | January 30, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers continued to roll with their fourth consecutive win in dominating fashion, defeating the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 7-2. The Oilers came in powered up with…
Evander Kane Signing Checks Multiple Boxes for Oilers Roster Julian Mongillo | January 29, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers made a big splash when they announced the signing of castaway forward Evander Kane for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. General manager Ken Holland opted to…
Oilers Playing Nugent-Hopkins on Third Line Increases Depth Opportunity Rob Couch | January 25, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers finally got back into the win column with a victory over the Calgary Flames in a much-anticipated Battle of Alberta. That brings the Oilers to a 4-0-0…
Does Nugent-Hopkins On LTIR Open Door For Big Cap Space Trade? Jim Parsons | January 22, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on long-term injury reserve (LTIR) this week. The move will take his $5.125 million salary and give the Oilers an additional $5.6 million…
3 Oilers’ Keys to Breaking Slump Against Flames Rob Couch | January 22, 2022 It’ll be better for the Edmonton Oilers to get back into a rhythm with games every couple of days or so rather than endlessly practicing. This is partly the reason…