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

Social Media Reacts to Sam Gagner PTO Announcement

One of the worst-kept secrets surrounding the Edmonton Oilers this off-season seemed to be the return of Sam Gagner for a third tour of duty. On Monday, the club officially announced that Gagner would be coming into camp on a professional tryout, and...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Building the all-time Finnish Edmonton Oilers roster

What comes to mind when you think about Finland and hockey? Lately, I’m sure thats a fairly easy question for hockey fans: goalies, and a lot of them. The Scandinavian country is home to some of the best goaltenders to grace the NHL recently with all...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Connor on Connor: Bedard talks chasing McDavid's 'ridiculous' stats

The NHL's newest generational talent recently worked out alongside the best player in the world, and discussed their shared experiences.

Published: 1 year ago by ESPN

45 RPM

There are (by my count) 45 men who will arrive in Edmonton to play for the Oilers or in Bakersfield, California.…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Lowetide: Edmonton Oilers 2023-24 complete reasonable expectations

The Oilers' defensive improvement should be enough to compensate for any marginal goal scoring drop off.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Connor Bedard Absorbing Advice From Connor McDavid

The post Connor Bedard Absorbing Advice From Connor McDavid appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As the NHL’s BioSteel camp unfolds in Halifax, generational talent Connor Bedard finds himself amidst a swirl of comparisons to hockey phenomenon Connor McD...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

43 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. 43, we have a friend of the network, Jason Strudwick. Strudwick won the Mem...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Notebook: Carolina Hurricanes sign Brendan Perlini to professional tryout and inaugural PWHL season takes shape

Lamborgini Perlini to Raleigh. Former Edmonton Oilers forward Brendan Perlini has inked a professional tryout with the Carolina Hurricanes, the club announced Monday night. The 27-year-old, who spent the 2021-22 season in the Oilers organization, wil...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Sam Gagner’s best moments with the Edmonton Oilers

It’s hard to not feel all warm and fuzzy inside seeing Sam Gagner returning to the Edmonton Oilers for a third tour of duty. His return is all too reminiscent of when the Oilers brought back Ryan Smyth in 2011 for his second stint with the team. Whil...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Connor Bedard gains motivation from Oilers' Connor McDavid: ’This guy's the best’

Bedard singled out McDavid as a player who's given him a lot of good advice heading into his first NHL season.

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: ‘How can I get closer to him?’

Bedard, the most anticipated prospect since McDavid after the Chicago Blackhawks drafted him first overall in June, has been training with the Edmonton Oilers superstar this week in Halifax at the NHL’s BioSteel camp — a pre-season training competiti...

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

The Oilers finally have competition for roster spots and that’s a good thing

Yesterday, the Oilers made the Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter PTOs official via posts on their social media accounts, and it had me wondering how likely it is that one or both of these guys can crack the roster. Given the tightness of the Oilers’ sala...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation