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

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

Sunday Scaries: Oscar Klefbom is married, there’s a Goomba in Edmonton, and Jeremy Coupal is leaving

Be still my heart… Oscar Klefbom is married. Klef got married? And it looks like he and his bride are expecting?? Gah I’m so happy for him!! 💕 pic.twitter.com/KTJRgq1BXN — Tes B (@tg_bennett) July 23, 2023 Oscar Klefbom has essentially unofficially...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

The Edmonton Oilers Prospect Report: Markus Niemelainen 2022-23 Season Review

Markus Niemelainen is 25 years old. Markus Niemelainen has played 43 NHL games. Neither of those facts make Markus Niemelainen more or less of a prospect going into the 2023-24 NHL season. It’s not just the beginning for him. Nor is it the ending for...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Could See Flurry of Activity for Oilers After Bouchard, McLeod Signed

The post Could See Flurry of Activity for Oilers After Bouchard, McLeod Signed appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Once the Edmonton Oilers get their deals done with Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod, there could be a series of moves that follow. The post...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Bruins, Panthers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers will be quiet until Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod are signed, but will a series of moves follow? Meanwhile, are the New…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Sunday Census: Most wanted former player to re-sign

With the NHL offseason downshifting from a raging storm of player movement into the calm waters of the deep summer, most of the league has set the stage for the start of next season. There are still matters to attend to, for example the Edmonton Oile...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Lowetide: Oilers’ late-summer options intriguing with cap crunch and lingering UFAs

Edmonton's management will have reached out to several free agents to get a better idea about its options.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Training Camp Hopeful No. 3: Drake Caggiula

One of the more unusual signings by Edmonton in the early hours of free agency was former Oilers winger Drake Caggiula.…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Off the Top of My Head: Alex Galchenyuk, Georges Laraque, and around the NHL

Having experienced the devastating impact that alcoholism can have first-hand, I was happy to see former Edmonton Oiler Ladislav Smid reference his own battle to stay sober this week in support of Alex Galchenyuk, who issued a statement about his int...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Do we already know what two Edmonton Oilers RFA's are signing for?: 9 Things

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

81 Days Until The Season Begins

If you enjoyed yesterday’s edition of the Edmonton Oilers 2023-24 season countdown, which featured obscure undrafted defenceman Jordan Oesterele, you’re in for another exciting trip into the abyss today. At No. 81, we’ve got Yohann Auvitu, an underly...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Notebook: Wayne Gretzky’s game-used stick from 1988 Stanley Cup final going up for auction, the Seattle Kraken re-sign Vince Dunn, and more.

Wayne Gretzky made hockey history, and now one of his incredible pieces of memorabilia — a game-used stick from the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup final in 1988 — is going up for auction through Sotheby’s Sealed on Tuesday until July 25th. Winning the o...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation