NHL Notebook: Blues hire Jim Montgomery, Sidney Crosby reaches 600 goals, and more

On Sunday, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the organization had relieved head coach Drew Bannister from his duties, hiring the recently-fired Jim Montgomery to replace him. Just a few days ago, Montgomery was the bench b...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

How are the Edmonton Oilers' 4 key new arrivals performing this season?

The Oilers' offseason transaction pace was furious compared to most teams who make the Stanley Cup Final.

Published: 1 month ago by The Athletic

How expected goals reveal the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending struggles

The Edmonton Oilers are not winning as many games as they should be, and a big reason is that their goaltending is well below average. Stuart Skinner has been shaky as the starter and Calvin Pickard hasn’t exactly elevated his play either. So far thi...

Published: 1 month ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers at Canadiens, G19 2024-25

One day I’ll write the story of Sam Pollock and his brilliance at the first expansion draft, but the heart of…

Published: 1 month ago by Lowetide

Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Week: Nurse shines before injury, McDavid hits 1,000 points

The Edmonton Oilers sit at a 9-7-2 record after going 2-0-1 in three games last week. While the overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs may still sting, an encouraging sign is that the team is trending in the right direction, with a 5-2-1 record ove...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Goalie Stuart Skinner Has Proven Himself, Despite Mounting Criticism

The Edmonton Oilers are performing below expectations so far this season, sitting fifth in the Pacific Division standings with 20 points from a record of 9-7-2. There is plenty of…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Experiment Is Proving to Be a Disaster

The Edmonton Oilers were deemed by many to be the winners of free agency after signing both Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner. The additions of the two proven point producers…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Monday Mailbag – What is the most impressive Connor McDavid milestone?

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 the Connor McDavid’s 1...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Power Rankings: Each team's best newcomer

This is the third in-season edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2024-25 campaign. Check back for updated rankings every other Monday.In this edition, we look at the best new addition for each team so far.Jump to:
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Published: 1 month ago by The Score

Head Hits and Hockey’s Future: What Reaves’ Suspension Means for the NHL

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced a five-game suspension for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves following an illegal hit to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

32 Thoughts Podcast: Can you take the salary cap higher?

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by unpacking the latest developments surrounding league revenues and the potential ramifications for the salary cap.

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet