Posts About "Tyler Benson"
Oilers Phase 3 Camp Roster: Top 5 Prospects
July 2nd, 2020 The third phase of the Edmonton Oilers' training camp will start either July 10 as scheduled or July 13 as rumoured. The roster is now publicly available, thanks to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal (see below; from 'Ethan Bear and Patrick Russell join Edmonton Oilers voluntary skate,' Edmonton Sun, 06/29/2020). The list is down to...
Oilers News & Rumors: Nugent-Hopkins, Draisaitl, Trade News, More
February 13th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is buzz surrounding how much Leon Draisaitl can pick up his game and if a good stretch will put him in the Hart Trophy conversation, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is stepping up and there's news on the trade market and notes before the game as Edmonton meets Tampa Bay on Thursday. Plus, where...
Tyler Benson's Winding Journey to the Oilers' Roster
February 9th, 2020 Tyler Benson was born on March 15, 1998, in Edmonton, Alberta. He grew up playing minor hockey in Alberta with the South Side Athletic Club, where he excelled. During his 2012–13 season he established a new scoring record with 146 points in 33 games, surpassing the previous mark of 131 points held by Ty Rattie. He was touted as...
Oilers Can Trust Holland at the Trade Deadline
February 6th, 2020 After years and years of hopeless management, the Edmonton Oilers finally have someone trustworthy in charge. During the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, I remember being afraid that the Oilers’ general manager (GM) at the time, Peter Chiarelli, would stumble up to the podium and take someone other than Connor McDavid. And for good...
Oilers News & Rumors: Benson, Nygard, Neal, Tatar, More
February 6th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, rookie Tyler Benson will finally see his first action in the NHL on Thursday and he spoke to the media before the game. And, with Benson in, it means Sam Gagner will move up. In other news, Joakim Nygard's injury is pretty serious but James Neal looks to be closer to a return. And, what is...
Oilers News & Rumors: Kassian, Jones, Benson, More
January 17th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is news on Zack Kassian's extension talks, Caleb Jones gets a new deal but a ribbing from his brother and one of the Bakersfield Condors makes the AHL All-Star team. Plus, are the Oilers looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs for top-six forward help? Benson Makes AHL All-Star...
Edmonton Oilers Should Recall Tyler Benson
January 9th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers appear to have found an internal solution for their scoring woes on the wing. After a 4-10-1 slump, the team is on a 3-0-1 run since recalling Kailer Yamamoto from the Bakersfield Condors. Yamamoto has fit in nicely on a skilled line with Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and he's producing like a legitimate...
Tyler Benson and the Edmonton Oilers
September 13th, 2019 It’s been just over three years since an article appeared in this very spot suggesting the Edmonton Oilers might have stolen Tyler Benson with 32nd pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. While they and every other organization not named the Chicago Blackhawks missed the boat on Alex DeBrincat, the former Vancouver Giants standout seems...
Tyler Benson's Development Will Be Key for Oilers
August 19th, 2019 While the Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 season was one to forget in terms of team success, it brought many headlines that are worthy of discussing from individual players at all three levels of play. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl proved they are one of the most, if not the most, deadly duos in the entire NHL. Evan Bouchard cemented...
Oilers Counting on New Forwards
August 14th, 2019 When Ken Holland accepted the job as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, he inherited a roster with plenty of flaws. Chief among them was a lack of scoring on the wing. Sure, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for an outstanding 91 goals in 2018-19 (the most goals by any pair in the NHL). However, Alex Chiasson and Zack...
Oilers Have Difficult Expansion Questions Ahead
August 12th, 2019 It's the dog days of summer for hockey fans and writers, and when there's little to no action on the ice, one cannot help but look ahead and imagine what the league may look like in a few years time. In the summer of 2021, the NHL will be welcoming a new Seattle team to the league as its 32nd franchise to compete in the Western...
Oilers Prospect Update: 2016 Draft Class
June 23rd, 2019 It usually takes five years after a draft for NHL teams to really know what they have in a player. Sure, there are superstars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, who have an immediate impact at the NHL level. But most prospects need additional time to hone their craft in junior, college, or the minor leagues before stepping into an...
3 Oilers Prospects to Follow in AHL Playoffs
April 2nd, 2019 For the 12th time in the past 13 years, the Edmonton Oilers have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With their 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, the Oilers were officially eliminated from playoff contention. This is an emotionally difficult time for Oilers fans, who now have another draft lottery to look...
