Is Blue Jackets’ defender David Jiříček a fit for the Edmonton Oilers?

It’s pretty clear already that the Oilers’ biggest need before the trade deadline is adding a right-shot defenceman to play alongside Darnell Nurse. In an article by Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, he notes that the Oilers have spoken to the Co...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Lowetide: Ken Holland’s Oilers legacy and the magnitude of next summer’s moves

It's Cup or bust for the Oilers this upcoming season, and one opportunity left for Holland. How will he handle it?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers are splendid when behind the other team's blueline. Behind their own? Not so much

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Notebook: Arizona Coyotes re-sign Matias Maccelli and Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Tanner Jeannot

The Arizona Coyotes re-signed forward Matias Maccelli to a three-year contract extension worth $3.425 million AAV on Sunday. Maccelli shocked the Coyotes organization last season, scoring 11 goals and 49 points in his rookie year. His performance thr...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Sunday Scaries: Sherwood Ford, one year of Jack Campbell, Golf Tourney and The Stelter Family

Happy Sunday! This week was yet again a quiet hockey week but a big week for us at Nation HQ and surrounding areas. On Tuesday, we got up to some shenanigans with Sherwood Ford shooting content and driving some fun cars. we’re having the best time ha...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

The Edmonton Oilers Prospect Report: Cam Dineen’s 2022-23 Season Review

This week we continue our season reviews with players that are on the bubble of whether they should be considered prospects. Cam Dineen came to the Oilers organization as part of the Nick Bjugstad trade, a deal that saw the departure of a very good p...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Off the Top of My Head: Evander Kane steps away from HDA, Evan Bouchard, and Hockey Night in Canada

I was a little bit surprised Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers announced via Twitter Friday he’s stepping away from the Hockey Diversity Alliance Group, which he helped start in June of 2020 to promote diversity and end racism in hockey. Kane, who...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Lowetide: What the Oilers are getting in 2023 NHL Draft pick Beau Akey

What kind of player is Akey? What can Oilers fans expect in the next two years and beyond?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers’ Loss of Curtis Joseph in Free-Agency Rocked Franchise

Curtis Joseph’s Edmonton Oilers debut, on Jan. 13, 1996, was a transformative moment for the franchise. Likewise, his exit from Edmonton, coming exactly two and a half years later, on…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Three teams who should consider offer sheeting Evan Bouchard. Rumors of Tristan Jarry's chronic hip issues may not be true.

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

No Rookies?

Since 2014, the Edmonton Oilers have graduated some stunning rookies. Leon Draisaitl, Oscar Klefbom, Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse, Jesse Puljujarvi, Ethan…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Oilers Sunday Census: The upcoming season’s breakout prospect

With the Edmonton Oilers so close to the upper limit of the NHL’s salary cap, the team can barely afford to make many new additions to the roster. As a true Stanley Cup contender, the Oilers have lofty expectations to improve on last season’s results...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

During the calm of an Edmonton Oilers mid-July a game of poker breaks out: 9 Things

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

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