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 weeks ago by SportsNet

The Edmonton Oilers' summer free-agent signings are showing a pulse

July 1 delivered the Oilers a series of value free-agent deals with established veterans. How are they performing?

Published: 11 hours ago by The Athletic

Good Day, Sunshine

A reminder, in the last several days, you have told me (via dm or in the comments section) the worry is…

Published: 11 hours ago by Lowetide

Edmonton Oilers overcome controversial offside challenge to beat Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1

The Edmonton Oilers are on something of a hot streak. They’ve now won three consecutive games and seven of their last nine. Darnell Nurse is playing some of the best hockey of his career and Stuart Skinner has begun to turn his game around as well. W...

Published: 11 hours ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers' Stuart Skinner rebounds against Lightning: 'He’s been really solid'

Skinner kicked off a stretch against the NHL's best by stopping 21 of 22 shots, helping the Oilers to their sixth win in seven games.

Published: 12 hours ago by The Athletic

Top candidates to captain Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

We’re now just two months away from the NHL’s inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. With jersey designs revealed and rosters finalized, most of the preparations for the highly-anticipated international tournament are complete. But one big question remains… W...

Published: 12 hours ago by Daily Hive

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 2-1 Win Over Lightning

Lightning indeed doesn’t strike twice, as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night (Dec. 10), to conclude their three-game homestand. The Oilers went a perfect…

Published: 12 hours ago by The Hockey Writers

Stuart Skinner shines, Leon Draisaitl scores with his mind, and the Oilers beat the Lightning with smart hockey

The Edmonton Oilers have a very tough five-game stretch on their schedule, which started Tuesday with a visit from the Tampa Bay Lightning. While some suggest the Lightning aren’t the team they once were, I see a roster still ripe with point producer...

Published: 13 hours ago by Oilers Nation

Has Father Time caught up with these star forwards?

What’s the verdict on struggling thirtysomethings Nugent-Hopkins, Zibanejad, Stamkos and Lindholm?

Published: 13 hours ago by Daily Faceoff

Player grades: Goaltending + team defence + timely scoring = Oilers' recipe to beat Lightning

Published: 17 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Player grades: Goaltending + defence + timely scoring = Oilers' recipe to beat Lighting

Published: 17 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Skinner, Oilers continue to ooze confidence ahead of big test

On this night, Skinner’s even-keeled, professional game was a metaphor for an Oilers performance that oozed confidence and experience.

Published: 20 hours ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Oilers avoid late scare and beat Lightning 2-1

Low-scoring games, high-scoring games, it doesn’t matter. The Edmonton Oilers are finding ways to win games right now. The Oilers hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday evening and they defeated the 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup champions by a score o...

Published: 22 hours ago by Oilers Nation