Monday Mailbag – Do you think the Oilers’ secondary scoring improves or is this what we’ve got?

Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to all of you. I’ve got a brand new mailbag ready to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their take on whatever is on your mind. This week, we’re discussing Stanley Cup hangovers,...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

The Revival of Darnell Nurse

The Oilers have rattled off eight wins in a row and don’t look now, but if you sort the Western Conference standings by points percentage, the Edmonton Oilers are sitting in a playoff spot. I’ll be honest, there were points in November when I wasn’t...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Connor McDavid input in NHL All-Star Skills event draws mixed reactions

The 2024 NHL All-Star Skills competition in Toronto will have a new look compared to previous events, in part thanks to Connor McDavid. This season’s NHL All-Star Skills Competition is going to be significantly different to previous ones. Connor McDa...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

NHL Power Rankings: Here Come Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers were a known commodity. They arrived to the 2023-24 regular season having reached the playoffs four straight times and were on most…

Published: 1 year ago by Bleacher Report

How much have Edmonton Oilers improved under new coach Kris Knoblauch? Would you believe THREE goals per game?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Zach Hyman: We must ‘eradicate antisemitism’

As he celebrates an Edmonton Hanukkah with his young family, Zach Hyman reflects on the Jewish proverb that instructs, “Hope for a miracle, but don’t rely on it.” But as a Jewish man in North America today, Hyman won’t settle for simply ‘hoping’ anti...

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Connor Brown isn’t working in the top six

In the build-up to July 1st, everyone had accepted that Connor Brown was signing with the Edmonton Oilers. The idea of having a potential 20-goalscorer for the league minimum, plus his playing bonus, felt like the team had hit the jackpot. It was the...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers keep winning and my trouser budget keeps growing

It’s been a thousand years since the Oilers last played, and that meant I was very excited to talk about some actual hockey as opposed to whatever drivel is normally coursing through my brain. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for a fresh episode of Be...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Ex-Edmonton Oilers Defenseman Ethan Bear Reportedly Signs with Capitals

In an exciting move for both the Washington Capitals and their fans, Ethan Bear has reportedly signed a two-year deal worth around $2 million per year with the team. The young defenseman, who previously played with the Edmonton Oilers, is expected to...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

NHL Notebook: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong self-critical after Berube firing, and a first look at the Canadian World Junior squad

After the decision to fire his head coach Craig Berube, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was highly critical of himself during a press conference on Wednesday. Armstrong, who made the move Tuesday night following a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings,...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Betway Bets of the Day — A big plus-money dart throw

Welcome back to another edition of the Betway Bets of the Day! The Bets of the Day are brought to you by NHL odds site Betway! Our first bet of the day will be taking Reilly Smith to score a a point. These odds sit at -118. Smith and the Penguins’ se...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers dominate most searched NHL players in all of North America

North Americans are very interested in a few Edmonton Oilers players, at least that’s according to a map of the most-viewed player pages on HockeyReference.com. The useful hockey stats website recently released its 2023 most-viewed NHL player pages...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive