Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Barrie, Ekholm, McDavid Jim Parsons | August 21, 2023 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Stuart Skinner is ready for his sophomore NHL season and says he has more to give. If Tyson Barrie is moved this…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Bruins, Avalanche, Predators Jim Parsons | August 20, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are likely set to trade a forward, while the Boston Bruins are still seeking help at center. The Colorado Avalanche might be…
Early Look at Oilers’ 2024 Trade Deadline Defence Targets Rob Couch | August 19, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers haven’t had the most exciting offseason, but it has gone well. They brought in a few pieces and re-signed Ryan McLeod. The final thing everybody is waiting…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: McMann, Holmberg, Kerfoot & Barrie The Old Prof | July 25, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at two young players I’m hoping will make the roster out of training camp, Bobby McMann…
Red Wings’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Nashville Predators Michael DeRosa | April 21, 2023 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Detroit Red Wings. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team…
3 Reasons the Predators Missed the 2023 NHL Playoffs Alex Wauthy | April 17, 2023 The Nashville Predators missed the 2023 NHL Playoffs by three points, falling behind the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference wild-card race. This season marks the end…
Oilers Head Into Final 5 Games Facing Many Playoff Possibilities Brian Swane | April 4, 2023 With their 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday (April 1), captain Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers clinched a berth in the 2023 NHL Playoffs. They will be…
The Good: Ranking Oilers Best Free Agent Signings Since 2020 Jim Parsons | March 20, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers have used free agency (both restricted and unrestricted) as a major tool for building their roster. General manager Ken Holland has made some astute trades and the…
Tyson Barrie Deserves Appreciation for Time With Oilers Brian Swane | March 5, 2023 When news broke on Tuesday (Feb. 28) that the Edmonton Oilers had dealt defenseman Tyson Barrie to the Nashville Predators for fellow blueliner Mattias Ekholm in a trade that also included draft…
Oilers May Repursue Klingberg After Barrie Trade Colton Pankiw | March 2, 2023 After growing increasingly frustrated with general manager (GM) Ken Holland for not acting ahead of the trade deadline, Edmonton Oilers fans finally got their wish on Tuesday afternoon, as the…
Grading the Oilers’ Trade for Mattias Ekholm Michael DeRosa | March 1, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers made a notable move on Tuesday (Feb. 28), as they acquired veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm from the Nashville Predators. Here are the complete details of the trade.…
Predators Trade Mattias Ekholm to Oilers for Big Return Michael DeRosa | February 28, 2023 The Nashville Predators have traded Mattias Ekholm and a sixth-round pick to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round…
