Oilers Are Putting the Wrong Guy on the Power Play

The post Oilers Are Putting the Wrong Guy on the Power Play appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Yesterday, the report was that Edmonton would use Corey Perry on the power play. Why is Jeff Skinner the better choice for the Oilers? The post Oilers Are P...

Published: 1 month ago by NHL Trade Talk

Connor McDavid could return against Golden Knights after skating on Oilers top line

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid skates on the team’s top line Wednesday night hours ahead of a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid assumed his usual spot as the Oilers’ number-one centre, and was flanked by Zach Hyman and Jeff Skin...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

Huge McDavid Update Ahead of Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game

The post Huge McDavid Update Ahead of Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It looks like Connor McDavid might be in the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers as they take on the Golden Knights on Wednesday night. The post Huge Mc...

Published: 2 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Looks like Connor McDavid to play tonight against Las Vegas, Oilers insiders report

Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Assessing Connor McDavid’s ankle injury and it’s impact on his game

A week ago, the Edmonton Oilers faithful collectively held their breath as their fearless leader, Connor McDavid, left the ice in their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It would be a matter of days until the sigh of relief was let out and it w...

Published: 2 months ago by The Oil Rig

Golden Knights at Oilers, G14 2014-15

The last time the Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup (1990) there were five rookies who played for them. Only two…

Published: 2 months ago by Lowetide

Is Leon Draisaitl doing it himself or finally getting the recognition he deserves for the Edmonton Oilers?

The dynamic of having Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, two of the best hockey players in the world, on the same team can inevitably lead to one of them being overlooked. Similar to how Evgeni Malkin gets less recognition than he should for how good...

Published: 2 months ago by The Oil Rig

4 Options Oilers Could Consider to Improve Goaltending Woes

Calvin Pickard shouldn’t be blamed for the Edmonton Oilers’ loss to the New Jersey Devils on Monday (Nov. 4). A quick look at the box score shows you they were…

Published: 2 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Game Notes 14.0: Golden Knights still winless on the road ahead of trip to Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers were shut out at home for the second time this season with their loss to the Devils on Monday, and now they’ll be looking to get back in the win column in a four-point swing game against the Vegas Golden Knights. 1. Under Bruce Ca...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

How Oilers' Brett Kulak is once again showing value with increased opportunity

Kulak has quietly been one of the Oilers’ most useful players and is getting used to adjusting his role to help the team.

Published: 2 months ago by The Athletic

How is the next Edmonton Oilers top 20 prospects list shaping up?

The state of the Oilers prospect pool is much better than where it was just a few months ago.

Published: 2 months ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers ace gets ripped on the Ray & Dregs podcast. What to make of it?

Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blues, Avalanche

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blues, Avalanche appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Recap Nov. 5: Oilers PK needs help, Matthews feeling the pressure of captaincy, Bruins trade possible, multiple injury repor...

Published: 2 months ago by NHL Trade Talk