32 Thoughts: Why the Bruins fired Jim Montgomery and what’s next

After the Bruins failed to show consistent “pushback” it was time to make a change behind the bench. Plus, where the salary cap could go next, thoughts on the trade market, and more in this week’s notes.

Published: 2 months ago by SportsNet

Change is as good as a rest

This is Ziggy, with her favourite friend. It’s a hedgehog, we bought it the first day she spent with us. It’s…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Progression

In my latest article for Oilersnation, I looked into the drivers for the Oilers recent success under the new coach, and areas worth keeping an eye on. If the Oilers can maintain their ability to control the flow of play at even-strength and perform w...

Published: 1 year ago by The Super Fan

Zach Hyman is an Expected Goal God for the Edmonton Oilers

Zach Hyman is good at hockey. Signed to a seven-year, $38.5M contract in the 2021 offseason, a deal that drew criticism from analysts due to the length and dollar size due to Hyman’s age (Hyman is 31), he has become a bargain at his value. Not only i...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Pros & Cons of Potential Reunion With Patrick Maroon

The Edmonton Oilers came into the 2023-24 season with high hopes, as they were considered a potential Stanley Cup favorite, having almost taken out the Vegas Golden Knights, who went…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

The Oilers penalty kill has finally found its groove. What’s changed?

The Oilers' short-handed play was often a sore spot under Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson but has turned the corner since the coaching change.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

5 questions Oilers need to answer during 6-game homestand

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for their longest homestand of the 2023-24 season, we consider five questions they must answer over the next six games. The Oilers are playing well of late and are on a season-high four-game winning streak. However, it’...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Breaking down 3 NHL trends: The Oilers’ turnaround, Canucks’ trajectory and Penguins’ power play

Two months into the season, we're taking an analytical look at three of the biggest stories in the NHL.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers' last two wins are reasons for optimism, and not the only ones

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Top five Oilers in-season trades: No. 5 — The Bill Guerin deals

The soup de jour in Oil Country these days is trade talks. After a sluggish start to the season, the Oilers are in a position where they should be active in the trade market. That inspired me to look back at some of the biggest in-season trades in Ed...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL confirms at Board of Governors meeting that next season’s salary cap on track to be $87.7 million

The NHL is on track to see its largest salary cap increase since before the COVID-19 pandemic next season. At the Board of Governors meeting on Monday, the league confirmed that revenue projections for the season are going as expected and the salary...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Players Said to be In Favor Of Adding Merzlikins

The post Oilers Players Said to be In Favor Of Adding Merzlikins appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It is being reported that if the Edmonton Oilers make Elvis Merzlinkins their primary trade target, the players would be in favor of the move. The pos...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Real Life Podcast: Connor McDavid on the Canadian Walk of Fame, and recalling Jack Campbell

The Oilers found themselves on an extended break, which meant there was plenty of time for shenanigans on the Monday episode of the Real Life Podcast. On today’s show, the guys discussed McDavid at the Canada Walk of Fame, what’s coming with Shohei O...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation