Skinner Makes Statement in Oilers’ Shootout Win Over Jets Brian Swane | November 19, 2021 He was there when Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland went fishing in the free-agent pool for a star goalie and came up empty. He was there when frustrated fans…
Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Ryan, Skinner, Chiarot Trade Talk Jim Parsons | November 18, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid took a not-so-subtle shot at John Tortorella ahead of Thursday’s game versus the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, there’s news about Derek…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Road Loss to Sabres Brian Swane | November 13, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 3-2 by the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday (Nov. 12), falling to 1-2-0 on their five-game road trip. Leon Draisaitl scored both goals…
Oilers Lose Mike Smith Longer-Term, Need to Address Goalie Situation Jim Parsons | November 11, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers got unfortunate news this week as goaltender Mike Smith was sent back to Edmonton for more imaging after joining the Oilers on their current road trip. His…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Disappointing 4-2 Loss to Red Wings Brian Swane | November 10, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers were beaten 4-2 by the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday (Nov. 9), suffering their first road defeat of the NHL season to fall…
Oilers’ Top 10 Prospects of the 2021-22 Season Julian Mongillo | October 27, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers are notorious for rushing their prospects into the NHL but have drastically improved the development regime of their potential young stars since Ken Holland took over as…
Oilers Can Turn to Skinner in Net During Smith’s Injury Absence Brian Swane | October 21, 2021 There is a sense of unease in Oil Country, as Edmonton Oilers starting goaltender Mike Smith was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 20, after he was hurt against the…
Oilers’ Goaltending Plans Affected by Stalock News Dale Bochon | September 25, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers received bad news at the start of their main training camp. Oilers general manager Ken Holland announced that goaltender Alex Stalock is unlikely to play this season…
Oilers Face Questions in Goal at Both NHL Level & in Minors Brian Swane | August 12, 2021 There is no more intriguing position in the Edmonton Oilers organization than goaltending. No position causes more consternation in Oil Country. While the Oilers appear to have all the pieces…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sharks, More Jim Parsons | August 8, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what will the Boston Bruins do to address a hole at the second-line center position? The Edmonton Oilers signed a couple of players on the…
Oilers Need to Address Their Goaltending This Offseason Julian Mongillo | June 28, 2021 It is no secret that Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland was on the hunt to address his goaltending situation during the 2020 offseason. He made a significant push to…
Oilers Might Already Have Their Goalie of the Future in Stuart Skinner Brian Swane | June 19, 2021 There are many questions this offseason around the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation: Bring back Mike Smith? Buy out Mikko Koskinen? Sign a big-name free agent? Swing a blockbuster trade? However,…
