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: 1 month ago by SportsNet

Oilers Setting Up For Failure With Bouchard Extension

The Edmonton Oilers recently re-signed pending restricted free agent (RFA) defenseman Evan Bouchard to a two-year extension worth $3.9 million a season. He is coming off a strong campaign in…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilersnation Roundtable: First thoughts on the Evan Bouchard contract?

Did the Edmonton Oilers get a fair deal on Evan Bouchard’s two-year contract? We’re offering our first thoughts on the deal in the latest Oilersnation Roundtable. Yesterday morning, Elliotte Friedman tweeted that the Oilers and Evan Bouchard would ge...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

What the odds say: How will Matthews' 2023-24 season unfold?

Auston Matthews put pen to paper on a monster extension with the Maple Leafs, signing a four-year deal worth a league-high $13.25 million per season.With a contract no longer looming over Matthews' head, he'll head into the 2023-24 campaign healthy,...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

"We're gonna see it through": McDavid's sole focus is to win a Stanley Cup with the Oilers

Playing for the Edmonton Oilers hasn’t always been all that fun for Connor McDavid, whether he would admit it or not. In his early NHL years, the team often struggled despite possessing two of the league’s top superstars, leading many to question wh...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

32 Thoughts Podcast: Nylander wants to stay while Matthews commits

Jeff and Elliotte are in Stockholm for the NHL European Media Tour! They catch up with William Nylander and Rasmus Andersson, and get to the news of the summer — Auston Matthews signs a 4-year extension!

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Social Media Reacts to Evan Bouchard Deal

From the moment Elliotte Friedman reported that the Edmonton Oilers would be signing Evan Bouchard to a two-year deal that carried a $ 3.9 million AAV the reaction on social media was all over the map. Most of it has been positive as many Oilers fans...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Auston Matthews’ Extension Ignites Draisaitl’s Next Contract Talks

The post Auston Matthews’ Extension Ignites Draisaitl’s Next Contract Talks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Auston Matthews' record-breaking contract sparks comparisons, raising questions about Leon Draisaitl's upcoming negotiation. The post Auston...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Hidden gems in free agents that may be available for the Edmonton Oilers

With August quickly winding down to a halt, there is not much of the NHL offseason left to work with. Whatever chance teams have to do their business, building their rosters and streamlining them to their goals, goes with it. Of course, with the next...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Evan in the Quietest Moments

Evan Bouchard is about to sign a two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, with an AAV of $3.9 million. I saw…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

This Is the Best Oilers Team Since the 1980s

Could it be true? Is the 2023-24 version of the Edmonton Oilers the team that all Oilers fans were wishing for during the decade of darkness? I think so. When…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Oilers, Capitals

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Auston Matthews to a four-year, $53 million contract. What happened behind the scenes that led to the agreed-upon term? Meanwhile,…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers