Oilers make surprising lineup change with Hyman injured

The Edmonton Oilers have made a bevy of lineup changes with Zach Hyman out with an injury. Hyman left Tuesday’s victory over the Ottawa Senators after taking a hit late in the second period. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters after Thurs...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Can McDavid and Draisaitl turn those playoff scars into a championship?

If skill and motivation were all it took to win a championship, you might as well start fitting the Edmonton Oilers for their rings right now. With two of the best players in the world still empty-handed nearly 10 years deep in their careers and two...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

NHL Notebook: Ottawa Senators sign Jake Sanderson to eight-year contract extension and candidates to bounce back from sophomore slumps

The Ottawa Senators signed defenceman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year contract extension, the club announced Wednesday. The deal sees the 21-year-old earn an AAV of $8.050-million per year — an eye popping deal for someone who has played just 77 game...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers blasted for failing to draft top goalie, get a D+ grade on prospect pool

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

10 best sports bars to watch a game in Edmonton

With football season kicking off, baseball season in its final stretch, and hockey season just around the corner, you might be looking for the best sports bars in Edmonton. Look no further. YEG is the City of Champions, after all, and the bars and p...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Oilers’ Brown primed to bounce back from an injury-riddled season with Capitals

New Oilers forward Connor Brown discusses where he is both mentally and physically after enduring his toughest NHL season with the Capitals, says he ready to go and excited to be part of this great group.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Notes from Oilers Skate

There aren’t many openings on the Oilers’ 21-man roster. You could argue the only spot available is the 12th forward position, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing for the Oilers and head coach Jay Woodcroft. He knows what he has. It is more about...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Details revealed for Heritage Classic between Oilers and Flames

For those planning on attending this year’s Heritage Classic between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, don’t expect to see players like Wayne Gretzky suiting up. As mentioned in a press conference on Wednesday morning, there will be no alumni...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Follow the Leader

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: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

McDavid and Oilers Making Huge Statement Ahead of 2023-24 Season

The post McDavid and Oilers Making Huge Statement Ahead of 2023-24 Season appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. All 22 Edmonton Oilers hit the ice early, united and determined to conquer the upcoming 2023-24 NHL season. The post McDavid and Oilers Making...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Nail Yakupov interview with Dropping the Gloves podcast

At this point in time, Nail Yakupov is regarded as one of, if not the, biggest draft bust in Edmonton Oilers and NHL history. The number one overall pick in the 2012 NHL draft came in with high expectations to add more to the growing young core the O...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig