What to expect of newly claimed Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward depth, claiming Kasperi Kapanen off of waivers on Tuesday. A former first-round pick, Kapanen is a name that many fans will be familiar with. Kapanen has had some good seasons, and his share of big moments....

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Oil Rig

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Edmonton Oilers

Tough decisions for the Lightning. No guarantee the Sharks can trade Erik Karlsson. Low budget options for the Oilers.

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

A Look Back At The Edmonton Oilers First Heritage Classic

With the tickets for the 2023 Heritage Classic going on sale today I thought I would take a look at the event that started it all. The original Heritage Classic, when the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Montreal Canadiens. Is Connor Brown A Good Fit For T...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

SEASON REWIND: Xavier Bourgault

The Edmonton Oilers first round pick from 2020, Xavier Bourgault lit the lamp 13 times in his rookie campaign.

Published: 1 year ago by The Bakersfield Condors

Edmonton Oilers Offseason Talk: Yamamoto to Chicago? OEL to Edmonton? Plus More NHL Rumors!

This is your TL/DR (too long, didn’t read) summary post where excerpts are taken from… The post Edmonton Oilers Offseason Talk: Yamamoto to Chicago? OEL to Edmonton? Plus More NHL Rumors! appeared first on Beer League Heroes. The post Edmonton Oilers...

Published: 1 year ago by Beer League Heroes

There's a market for Yamamoto, say NHL insiders. But what can Oilers get back?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

All NHL teams' bottom 6 goal share since the 08/09 season

Tyler Bozak photo via denverpioneers.com
Depth on NHL teamsA common refrain among hockey media and hockey fans is that "you need depth to go deep in the playoffs"Everyone seems to agree that this is true, but based on the conversations and articl...

Published: 1 year ago by Because Oilers

Reviewing the Oilers vs Golden Knights (2023)

Disappointing results for a team that had such high aspirations. Following a regular season where they finished second in the division and had three 100-point players, the Oilers were eliminated by a team that picked them apart a few different ways a...

Published: 1 year ago by The Super Fan

NHL Rumors: Kings, Hurricanes, Flames, Rangers, Devils, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a ton of goalie news coming out of an article by Pierre LeBrun for The Athletic. Among the updates include news out of…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers 2023 Draft Preview: Holland has clear list of priorities for Nashville

There is every chance Ken Holland could deal a pick or two at this draft to a team nearer the bottom of the standings, if it brings in a player who can help the Edmonton Oilers win a Stanley Cup in 2024. Mark Spector tells us what to expect.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

The Vegas Golden Knights Are Stanley Cup Champions, and They Did So by Being Bold

Well, folks, it turns out it wasn't just the Jets being subpar, or the Oilers choking, or the Stars being boring. And as the Vegas Golden Knights cruised to a…

Published: 1 year ago by Bleacher Report

What would a Kailer Yamamoto buyout look like?

The first buyout period has opened and teams now have the option to buy out players in advance of the 2023–24 season. With reports that the salary cap will only go up by approximately $1M, teams around the league are feeling the squeeze. The Vancouve...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig