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: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

There's a market for Yamamoto, say NHL insiders. But what can Oilers get back?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

All NHL teams' bottom 6 goal share since the 08/09 season

Tyler Bozak photo via denverpioneers.com
Depth on NHL teamsA common refrain among hockey media and hockey fans is that "you need depth to go deep in the playoffs"Everyone seems to agree that this is true, but based on the conversations and articl...

Published: 1 year ago by Because Oilers

Reviewing the Oilers vs Golden Knights (2023)

Disappointing results for a team that had such high aspirations. Following a regular season where they finished second in the division and had three 100-point players, the Oilers were eliminated by a team that picked them apart a few different ways a...

Published: 1 year ago by The Super Fan

NHL Rumors: Kings, Hurricanes, Flames, Rangers, Devils, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a ton of goalie news coming out of an article by Pierre LeBrun for The Athletic. Among the updates include news out of…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers 2023 Draft Preview: Holland has clear list of priorities for Nashville

There is every chance Ken Holland could deal a pick or two at this draft to a team nearer the bottom of the standings, if it brings in a player who can help the Edmonton Oilers win a Stanley Cup in 2024. Mark Spector tells us what to expect.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

The Vegas Golden Knights Are Stanley Cup Champions, and They Did So by Being Bold

Well, folks, it turns out it wasn't just the Jets being subpar, or the Oilers choking, or the Stars being boring. And as the Vegas Golden Knights cruised to a…

Published: 1 year ago by Bleacher Report

What would a Kailer Yamamoto buyout look like?

The first buyout period has opened and teams now have the option to buy out players in advance of the 2023–24 season. With reports that the salary cap will only go up by approximately $1M, teams around the league are feeling the squeeze. The Vancouve...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

I Love Disaster and I Love What Comes After

A few years ago the ‘Riesen to Believe’ posts included a pile of youngsters who were projected to play feature roles.…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

GDT: Coyotes and revisiting Larsson vs Hall

Was Chia right? | Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Coyotes on deck tonight in another late weeknight start! Get used to those as our odds of making playoffs are very good. Our odds of winning the Pacific are not. Feels like we...

Published: 1 year ago by Copper N Blue

No excuses, no more waiting -- Ken Holland needs to get Edmonton Oilers over the top

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

An Edmonton Oilers Draft Simulation

With the Stanley Cup playoffs now over, there is one more hurdle before the NHL gets to its free agency period. The NHL Entry Draft is coming up quickly in Nashville and that is very the silliness begins. Could the Edmonton Oilers be active on draft...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Is McDavid Changing His Game?

Connor McDavid is the fastest player in the world with the puck on his stick and Oiler fans have become accustomed to seeing Connor get behind the defense to have a one on one chance against the goalie on a nightly basis. It has been typical through...

Published: 1 year ago by Oiler Hockey