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Oilers Acquire Brett Kulak: Everything You Need to Know

Colton Pankiw | March 21, 2022

While many were hoping to see a big move, it became increasingly clear in recent weeks that the trade deadline would be a quiet one for the Edmonton Oilers. It…

Oilers Acquire Brett Kulak from Canadiens

Colin Newby | March 21, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers continue their aggressive approach in the arms race taking place just hours before the NHL trade deadline. They acquired Brett Kulak from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange…

Oilers’ William Lagesson Starting to Earn Coaching Staff’s Trust

Rob Couch | January 30, 2022

Over the past couple of games, we’ve seen a lot more of William Lagesson in the Edmonton Oilers‘ lineup. As we’ve all seen, the team has used many defencemen this…

How the Oilers Can Best Utilize Their Taxi Squad

Rob Couch | December 30, 2021

In an attempt to prevent more postponements of games and progress the season forward, the NHL announced before hockey returned from the pause that they were bringing back the taxi…

4 Free Agents That Won’t Be Back With the Oilers Next Season

Jim Parsons | December 20, 2021

While the Edmonton Oilers are expected to be buyers this season and GM Ken Holland is expected to make a play for some proven commodities that could help the team…

Oilers Need Niemelainen, Broberg, & Lagesson to Step Up

Rob Couch | December 10, 2021

The injuries just keep on coming for the Edmonton Oilers. Kris Russell left the game against the Boston Bruins and didn’t return, later hearing from Dave Tippett his thought that…

Oilers Can Benefit From Prospects Receiving Early Playing Time

D. Edward Bochon | December 9, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers’ recent rash of injuries has meant a lot of call-ups from their American Hockey League (AHL) farm team down in Bakersfield. With the early-season injury to goaltender…

Oilers Young & Inexperienced Defence Will be Tested

Rob Couch | November 30, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers defence has endured a lot in a very short time. Injuries to Darnell Nurse, Duncan Keith, Slater Koekkoek, and Cody Ceci entering the COVID protocol has forced…

Oilers News & Rumors: Perlini, Benson, Sceviour, Keith, Ceci…

Jim Parsons | October 10, 2021

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Brendan Perlini finishes the preseason with six goals. Is that enough for the forward to have solidified himself a spot on the…

3 Oilers That Need to Step Up in Final 3 Preseason Games

Brian Swane | October 4, 2021

Through five games, the on-ice parts of the NHL preseason have been pretty encouraging for the Edmonton Oilers. The goalies, young and old, are looking sharp, Finnish forward Jesse Puljujarvi…

3 Oilers Who Could Surprise This Season

Brian Swane | September 13, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers know they’ll be getting big seasons from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in 2021-22. They’re banking on it from newcomer Zach Hyman and believe Jesse Puljujarvi can…

THW Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft: Oilers’ Perspective

Sean Mallon | July 13, 2021

As someone who covers both the Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers, I’m excited to be part of this mock Expansion Draft. While some things have changed since our protected lists…

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