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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: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Draisaitl sends heartwarming text to Oilers' newest prospect O'Reilly

Being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers wasn’t the only unbelievable part of last night for 18-year-old forward Sam O’Reilly. Shortly after being selected, the Oilers released a video of O’Reilly sharing a text he got from Leon Draisaitl. It helps show....

Published: 17 hours ago by Daily Hive

Best players available for the Edmonton Oilers on Day Two of the 2024 NHL Draft

In what was a shock of the draft, the Edmonton Oilers traded a future first round pick for the 32nd overall pick. They selected Sam O’Reilly of the London Knights, which gives them a very good two-way centreman to add to their prospect pool. Now, Day...

Published: 17 hours ago by The Oil Rig

Here's how much cap space the Oilers have going into free agency

Things are a little bit chaotic for the Edmonton Oilers as free agency is now just three days away. The Oilers are currently without a general manager in place, as it was announced two days ago that Ken Holland will not be returning for the 2024-25 s...

Published: 17 hours ago by Daily Hive

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Canucks, Lightning

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the NHL Draft is underway and there was some trade action on Friday. The Edmonton Oilers moved up into the first round, the Philadelphia Flyers…

Published: 18 hours ago by The Hockey Writers

Who could the Edmonton Oilers draft 64th overall?

The 2024 NHL draft is perhaps the most wide-open draft after pick 20 that I can recall. There are players I have watched who are slotted by NHL Central Scouting in the 30s who look identical to players slotted in the 70s. That doesn’t mean the player...

Published: 18 hours ago by Oilers Nation

3 things I’m watching this weekend for the Edmonton Oilers

Things are quiet around the Oilers right now. The Draft was not particularly eventful, and considering their lack of cap space and assets, it’s reasonable to expect that acting GM Jeff Jackson won’t exactly get up to a whole lot in the early stages o...

Published: 19 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Recapping the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft

The 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft came and went Friday night. That begs the question, what went on in it? Well, all but one Pacific Division team had a pick, there were some interesting drops, and the Oilers even made a move! Let’s start wi...

Published: 1 day ago by Oilers Nation

Live from the Sphere at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft

Remember when we used to be excited about the NHL Draft around these parts? That’s not the vibe anymore. The Oilers are firmly in their Stanley Cup window, and that means the first day of the NHL Draft is largely irrelevant. As fans sat back with the...

Published: 1 day ago by Oilers Nation

Surprise! Edmonton Oilers trade for last pick in first round, select London Knights forward Sam O'Reilly

Published: 1 day ago by Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers Select Sam O’Reilly 32nd Overall

With the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Edmonton Oilers select Sam O’Reilly from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) About Sam O’Reilly…

Published: 1 day ago by The Hockey Writers