Oilers almost signed Kapanen to a contract over the summer

The Edmonton Oilers have had an eye on Kasperi Kapanen for quite a while before claiming him on waivers earlier this week. Following an injury to Zach Hyman that will keep him out of the lineup for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild, Oilers he...

Published: 3 weeks ago by Daily Hive

Training Camp Hopeful No. 4: Markus Niemelainen

I haven’t written much about Markus Niemelainen since his draft day and I expect this will be the last time we…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Philipp Kurashev’s Arbitration Award Good for Ryan McLeod

Ryan McLeod’s arbitration hearing is set for August 4th. After seeing what Philipp Kurashev was awarded, I could see why McLeod’s camp would want to go through the arbitration process. Kurashev was awarded a two-year (Chicago had the option of a two-...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson, Edmonton Oilers, and the Los Angeles Kings

Erik Karlsson has talked to teams. The Edmonton Oilers could make an Erik Karlsson trade work if... Some LA Kings would could become expendable.

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

2022–23 Edmonton Oilers Player Grades: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan McLeod, Brett Kulak, and Mattias Ekholm

Now that the season is over and the offseason has slowed down, it is time to reflect on the season that was. Over the next few weeks, we will be giving out grades and analysis on each player who played 19 games or more for the Edmonton Oilers in the...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings

The Edmonton Oilers still have a couple of items to address this offseason while the Los Angeles Kings have a list of untouchable players

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

Oilers: 3 Good Value Free Agents the Team Can Still Sign

The Edmonton Oilers will be a Stanley Cup contender this upcoming season. That said, there are still some holes in their lineup that will need to be filled. They signed…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Factors Affecting Ryan McLeod’s Contract Negotiations with The Edmonton Oilers

The pending arbitration case for Ryan McLeod has been a hot topic among Edmonton Oilers fans and media recently. Many are wondering whether or not the Edmonton Oilers will sign the young forward to a new contract before the hearing. However, it seems...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Monday Mailbag – How would you grade Ken Holland given the flat cap over the last four years?

Happy Monday, Internet friends, and welcome to a fresh edition of the Mailbag to help get your week started and break down all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, we’re grading Ken Holland’s first four years, looking at how the Oilers can keep the puc...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Lowetide: Oilers’ graduate a strong group of prospects to pro this fall

The Oilers' scouts delivered against heavy odds to find some potential diamonds in the rough in this group.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Have Edmonton Oilers moved on from the right players this summer?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

80 Days Until The Season Begins

Throughout the summer and into the fall, we’ll be counting down the days until the Edmonton Oilers begin their 2023-24 season with a daily trip down memory lane. “It’s only game. Why you heff to be mad?” “The solar system is so humongous big.” “I’m n...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Notebook: Long time NHL executive Brian O’Neill dead at 94, Boston Bruins terminate the contract of Mitchell Miller, and the teams Erik Karlsson has talked trade with

The hockey world is mourning the loss of long-time NHL executive Brian O’Neill, who passed on Friday morning at 94. O’Neill became a foundation of the NHL when he joined its executive offices in 1966 after Clarence Campbell hired him to be the league...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation