Oilers Shouldn’t Be Counted Out as Stanley Cup Contenders Just Yet

The last time I looked, the Stanley Cup was still won in June and not November. That’s why I find it puzzling that a well-respected hockey pundit such as Craig…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers Prospect Countdown #11: Luca Munzenberger

A German compatriot to Leon Draisaitl comes in at #11 as Luca Munzenberger enters the countdown. Position: Defense Shoots: Left Nationality: Germany Date of Birth: November 24, 2002 Drafted: 3rd Round Pick, 2021 Height: 6’2″ / 189 cm Weight: 201lbs...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Random Thoughts: Checking in from my vacay in Kelowna

Even though I’m on a mini-vacay in Kelowna, my brain didn’t feel like shutting off and that meant you’re all in line for another dose of Random Thoughts. This week, I’m looking at the Sports 1440 countdown, Zack Kassian’s PTO, and the Seattle Kraken’...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Phil Kessel Open to Depth Role: A Fit for the Edmonton Oilers?

The post Phil Kessel Open to Depth Role: A Fit for the Edmonton Oilers? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Veteran NHL scorer Phil Kessel seems willing to embrace a depth role; could Edmonton Oilers be interested? The post Phil Kessel Open to Depth Ro...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Rumors: What about Connor McDavid’s next contract?

Auston Matthews will carry the highest cap hit for 2024-25. Connor McDavid will be up after next season. What could McDavid's next contract look like?

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

Sunday Scaries: The return of Sam Gagner, season predictions, and the Oilersnation Open

Happy Sunday to all who celebrate! The third time’s the charm Sam Gagner must be hoping so too. The 34-year-old ‘London Boy‘ will be making his third trip to Edmonton after the Oilers announced that they had officially signed the 6th overall pick to...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Edge of a Dream

These are some notes from the 2011 preseason on various Oilers roster players and hopefuls. I wanted to highlight the verbal…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Former Oilers Still Looking for New Homes in 2023-24

The Edmonton Oilers have filtered through some average to below-average talent over the years to get their team in the right spot to compete for a Stanley Cup. The most…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Sunday Census: 20-goal scorer prediction for the upcoming season

As September begins and the spectre of summer begins to fade, NHL hockey is nearly upon us. With that all sorts of previews and predictions begin to propagate the collective consciousness of the hockey world as we eagerly await the chaos of the seaso...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Off the Top of My Head: Sports 1440 launches this week, the PWHL, and Bill Peters

I’m looking forward to the launch of Sports 1440 at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. I’m guessing many of you are likewise jacked about having a place to go for sports talk again thanks to Just A Game Productions, The Nation Network and Stingray Radio getting toge...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Lowetide: Evander Kane, Connor Brown and the Oilers’ aging skill wingers

The best years for each of the Oilers' projected top-six wingers are in the rearview mirror.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

If the Edmonton Oilers best players are better than the other guy's best players: 9 Things

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

39 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. Today at No. 39, we have Bogdan Yakimov. One year after selecting Nail Yakupov with the...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation