Posts About "Sam Gagner"
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000
April 6th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing has been a critical factor in why the Oilers have made the playoffs just four times since the 2000-01 season. Edmonton even went through a recent string where they had four first overall picks in six years. They...
5 Oilers Unsung Heroes of the 2019-20 Season
March 2nd, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers currently sit four points back from first place in the Pacific Division with a game in hand—in March. The team’s unrelenting play, paired with crafty work from both general manager Ken Holland and head coach Dave Tippett, has helped Edmonton to find ways to win hockey games. They’ve only lost three in a row in...
Edmonton Oilers: Sam Gagner's Variety of Roles
November 27th, 2019 The post is about Gagner. His name is even in the title. The reader knows it's about Gagner. You don't need to repeat his name 35 times in 800 words.I fixed it in this one, but next time it's going back to drafts.
Oilers News and Rumors: Puljujarvi, Gagner, Persson, More
November 6th, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are details about the likelihood of Jesse Puljujarvi ever returning to the Oilers as a player, a promotion for Sam Gagner, a demotion for Joel Perssson and what one skill has Connor McDavid been working on? Puljujarvi Not Coming Back With the struggles in the Oilers bottom-six,...
Oilers News and Rumors: Nurse, Gagner, McDavid, Bottom-Six, More
October 24th, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is buzz surrounding the struggle in Edmonton’s bottom-six forward group —which led to Sam Gagner being inserted into the lineup — Connor McDavid potentially going more games without a point, a Darnell Nurse contract extension and a match-up of 50-vs-50. Where is the...
Oilers News and Rumors: Gagner, Puljujarvi, Bear, More
October 20th, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is finally an update in regard to the trade talks that include Jesse Puljujarvi, an Oilers veteran has been recalled, Ethan Bear has been lights out and the goaltending tandem of Mike Smith and Mikko Koskinen is creating questions for coach Dave Tippett. Sam Gagner is Back Sam...
Oilers Outsider: Opening Week Offers Optimism
October 7th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers are off to a 2-0 start thanks to a pair of exciting home wins. That is good news for both the standings and ticket sales going forward. It is certainly the start that Daryl Katz, Tom Anselmi and Bob Nicholson wanted to see. The Oilers are a business, after all, and when they are winning — and entertaining —...
Oilers News and Rumors: Gagner, Waivers, Playoffs, More
October 1st, 2019 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ken Holland addressed the media today and had a few insights to give regarding the team. What was the story with the waiver wire and was the team interested in anyone available from it? Why was Holland frustrated with the questions about Edmonton being a playoff team? What did he mean when...
Oilers Should Bet On Speed and Skill
September 29th, 2019 With the Edmonton Oilers pre-season schedule officially over, the time for Ken Holland and Dave Tippett to decide who will be part of the equation in Wednesday’s season opener has arrived. Chances are both will lean towards a more experienced lineup but lets us hope that won’t be deciding factor in determining who ultimately makes...
Edmonton Oilers Training Camp: 10 Storylines to Watch in Preseason
September 13th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers take the ice today with a new general manager and mostly new coaching staff making the decisions on the opening-night lineup. Training camp will commence with a crowded depth chart — particularly at the bottom end of the roster — and competition will be fierce throughout the preseason to determine the 23...
The Oilers Didn't Miss out on Derick Brassard
August 25th, 2019 Hockey news has been dead for the last month. There haven't been a lot of signings or moves lately, so naturally, Derick Brassard being close to signing with a team was all the talk over the last week. It all started with a tweet from former Edmonton Oiler Georges Laraque, who "heard" that the Oilers would sign Brassard to a one-year...
Oilers Coach Dave Tippett's Plan: 10 Things
August 13th, 2019 There are many ways one could describe Edmonton Oilers new head coach Dave Tippett. Among them, fans can now include informative as an adjective. Tippett took some time to chat with Oilers Now radio host and color commentator for the Edmonton Oilers Bob Stauffer. For over 20 minutes the two discussed Tippett's thoughts on the...
Do Oilers Have Any Real Buyout Options?
June 18th, 2019 There are a number of teams in the NHL preparing for the NHL Entry Draft, the free agency interview period or July 1 where spending money has become a dangerous habit for general managers. While new Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland may not have anything big on his agenda over the next two weeks, there are things he needs to do. And,...
