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To understate, players with the level of skill we’ve seen first-hand from Connor McDavid over the years don’t come along very often. Factor in a competitive streak and desire to win that just won’t quit and you get what we’re seeing from the Edmonton...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Getting to know the Edmonton Oilers 2024 first-round pick Sam O’Reilly

With the conclusion of the 2024 NHL draft, there are plenty of new prospects in all 32 NHL organizations. For the Edmonton Oilers there was one player they wanted bad enough to trade their way into the first round for. This prospect was Sam O’Reilly,...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History

It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s ninth year captaining the Edmonton Oilers. The other 14 men who have worn the ‘C’…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

‘I beat the odds’: Why Desharnais doesn’t take any days for granted

Newest Canucks defenceman Vincent Desharnais discusses why he seems to always have a positive demeanour, and how he’s embraced the fact that he’s kind of beat the odds, and doesn’t take any days that he’s in the NHL for granted.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Henrique left money on the table to re-sign with Oilers

The days of the Edmonton Oilers being an undesirable destination for free agents are over as some players are taking less money to play for them. Players are starting to realize that the Oilers are poised to be a top contender for the Stanley Cup nex...

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Hive

A deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers’ newest forward, Viktor Arvidsson

The first day of free agency, July 1, was fireworks, and not just because it was Canada Day. The Edmonton Oilers made a number of very encouraging moves, one of the biggest being the signing of Viktor Arvidsson. Arvidsson’s career Arvidsson was draft...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Meet the kids!

I wrote this on the Lowetide blog in the summer of 2015. What you read below is the Oilers orientation camp…

Published: 3 months ago by Lowetide

‘It sucked’: New signing Desharnais recalls facing Canucks as an Oiler

Vincent Desharnais joins Halford and Brough to discuss his decision to sign with the Canucks, what stood out playing against Vancouver the last couple of years with Edmonton, and why he feels this was the perfect fit for him in free agency.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Secret weapon helps Edmonton Oilers to convince top players to sign and stay here

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers' early free-agent signings signal a stronger team for 2024-25

The Oilers delivered value contracts at every turn in free agency on July 1, taking on very little risk.

Published: 3 months ago by The Athletic

Jeff Jackson shines as interim general manager for the Edmonton Oilers in opening days of free agent season

After the contract of Ken Holland expired on June 30 and the Edmonton Oilers announcing the two parties would be parting ways, the search for a new general manager began. In the interim, President of Hockey Operations Jeff Jackson stepped in to cover...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Jeff Skinner turned down Leafs contract offer to sign with Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be a hot destination for many free agents these days, but it appears Jeff Skinner was among those who turned down an opportunity to join the roster. TSN reporter Chris Johnston said on his self-titled podcast that Toronto....

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Hive

4 fun facts about Oilers’ new addition Jeff Skinner

The first day of free agency was eventful for the Edmonton Oilers, particularly with the early signing of forward Viktor Arvidsson. While some in Oil Country were still pencilling in their lineup projections for next season, it was later announced th...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation