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

It's opening night in Canada — here's a look at our 7 NHL teams

As the 2024-25 season gets underway, CBC Sports' daily newsletter offers a quick outlook for each Canadian franchise.

Published: 3 months ago by CBC Sports

2012 Redraft: What if the Edmonton Oilers Didn’t Take Nail Yakupov?

Nail Yakupov is one of the NHL’s most notable draft busts in recent memory. The Edmonton Oilers surely whiffed on this first-overall pick in 2012, as Yakupov contributed next to…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Clean slate for Connor Brown in second season with Edmonton Oilers

"There is definitely some more comfortableness with the familiarity of the group and the staff and the city, and all the things that go into moving a young family"

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

GDB 1.0: Oilers franchise begins its 45th NHL season vs. the Jets (8pm MT, SNW)

No franchise in the NHL (minimum two seasons) has started its season on home ice more frequently than the Edmonton Oilers have. This is the Oilers’ 45th season and it will be the 34th time the team has opened its season on home ice, which is 75.5% of...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

The Pain of Almost: Hyman on the Oilers’ Stanley Cup Near Miss

The famous quote, “’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,” comes from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “In Memoriam A.H.H.” written in 1850. The…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Claim these 4 Canada sports betting promos for all NHL games: Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs, Oilers vs. Jets, any sporting event

With the first week of NHL action continuing on Wednesday, sign up at top sportsbooks in Canada and claim Canada sports betting promos. Some of Canada’s best sports betting apps like Sports Interaction and bet365 offer sign-up bonuses like deposit ma...

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Faceoff

The summer of discount shopping for the Oilers

October 9, 2024 by Ryan Lotsberg The Edmonton Oilers faced significant challenges with their salary cap situation this summer. The Oilers came within one win of […]

Published: 3 months ago by Heavy Hockey

A new season begins for Edmonton Oilers, against an old rival

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers reclaim Raphael Lavoie two days after they placed him on waivers

Hopefully, Raphael Lavoie packed light because he’s on his way to rejoin the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers had placed the winger on waivers on Monday, only to see him get claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday, and for them to subsequently place h...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

The Edmonton Oilers pull an Uno reverse card, reclaim Raphael Lavoie off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights

How do you like them apples Las Vegas? The Edmonton Oilers took a risk by putting former first-round pick Raphael Lavoie on waivers earlier this week in order to meet the opening night roster requirements. They ultimately lost him to the Vegas Golden...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig

Ex-Oilers Broberg and Holloway Shine in Blues Debut

If their first game of the 2024-25 season was any indicator, the Edmonton Oilers will regret letting Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway walk. The two young talents, both selected in…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers