Elliotte Friedman addresses Jeff Marek and future of 32 Thoughts

Jeff Marek has broken his silence, and now Elliotte Friedman has too. Marek’s long run with Sportsnet has come to an end, reportedly due to something that happened at the NHL Draft. The 55-year-old broadcaster had been with Sportsnet for 13 years. It...

Published: 5 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers fan-favourite reporter impresses in Edmonton Marathon

Usually, when fans are cheering for anything related to the Edmonton Oilers, it has to do with the players. That wasn’t the case on Sunday, however, as one of their longtime reporters gave fans something to be proud of. Sportsnet’s Gene Principe upl...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Skinner sets the bar

As good as he was in the blue paint for most of his first full NHL season with the Edmonton Oilers, Stuart Skinner is expecting more of himself in 2023-24. I’m guessing a lot of Oilers fans can get on board with that. When you consider Skinner, 24, a...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defender Evan Bouchard to a two-year, $3.9M AAV contract

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that they have re-signed defender Evan Bouchard to a two-year, $3.9M AAV contract. Sounds like EDM and Evan Bouchard closing in on 2x$3.9M— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 23, 2023 This much-anticipated cont...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

NHL News: Evan Bouchard Signs Extension With Oilers

The NHL season is right around the corner as the lull of…

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

The math behind a mid-season signing and three potential fits for the Edmonton Oilers

For the first time since the 2020–21 COVID-19 shortened season, the Edmonton Oilers will not be relying on long term injury reserve (LTIR) to solve their cap issues. Since Oscar Klefbom has been permanently sidelined with shoulder issues, the Oilers...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Evan Bouchard expected to sign two-year contract with Edmonton Oilers

Bouchard has 89 points in 184 career regular season games and 26 points in 28 postseason outings.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers closing in on two-year contract with defenceman Evan Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers are finalizing a two-year, $7.8-million contract with defenceman Evan Bouchard, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Oilers scouting directors a varied group

The Edmonton Oilers made a change yesterday, saying goodbye to Tyler Wright and hello to Rick Pracey. Wright had the shortest…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Report: Oilers and Evan Bouchard closing in on two-year contract worth $3.9 million annually

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers are getting close to signing their last remaining restricted free agent. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers and Evan Bouchard are closing in on a two-year contract worth $3.9 million annually. Sounds like EDM...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers sign Evan Bouchard to two-year bridge deal: report

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on a deal with defenceman Evan Bouchard. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday that the Oilers are close to locking up the RFA on a two-year contract that will pay him an average annual salar...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Lowetide: Is trading Philip Broberg in the Oilers’ future?

Will the organization consider trading the top young player in the system over the next several months?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

NHL Notebook: Tampa Bay Lightning ink Brandon Hagel to eight-year contract extension and Winnipeg Jets leaders have ‘more motivation’ to succeed this season

The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract extension, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBrois announced on Tuesday. The new deal, which kicks in for the 2024-25 season, carries a $6.5-million AAV ma...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation