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: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Golden Knights claim Raphael Lavoie from Edmonton Oilers for a second time

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Golden Knights Claim Lavoie… Again: Waiver Dance with Oilers Over

The post Golden Knights Claim Lavoie… Again: Waiver Dance with Oilers Over appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It appears the waiver wire song and dance is finally over between the Golden Knights and Oilers for Raphael Lavoie. The post Golden Knights C...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

‘Heck of a player’: Arniel not taking Bedard, Blackhawks lightly

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel talks about turning the page after his team’s season-opening win over the Oilers and focusing their attention on the home opener against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

What’s on my mind: The Oilers mayhem begins

It has been an eventful first few days in the NHL, especially for the Edmonton Oilers. After losing their home opener 6-0 to the Winnipeg Jets, the conversation about the Oilers is here, there, and everywhere. It’s a little chaotic, but hopefully, th...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Defense Will Be a Concern for the Edmonton Oilers This Season

While it is only one game, there is some concern for the Edmonton Oilers as their defense will need to be better moving forward.

Published: 3 months ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

Oilers’ Most Intriguing Question: What is Evan Bouchard’s Ceiling?

The post Oilers’ Most Intriguing Question: What is Evan Bouchard’s Ceiling? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As the Edmonton Oilers aim move forward, all eyes are on Evan Bouchard. Is he a future Norris contender or has he already hit his ceiling? T...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Former Oilers defenceman Vincent Desharnais falls out of Canucks lineup after first game

While Vincent Desharnais was in the Vancouver Canucks’ opening night lineup as their sixth defenceman, but what hoped to be a happy marriage fell off the rails quickly. After the Canucks took a 4-1 lead against the Calgary Flames after the first peri...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aleksander Barkov was seemingly hurt when he crashed into the boards during a puck race against the Senators on Thursday night. Is he badly injured?…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers keeping tabs on free agent defencemen Kevin Shattenkirk, Mark Giordano

The Edmonton Oilers may be looking to bring in another defenceman. In an article for The Athletic, Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston wrote about a handful of veteran defencemen who still aren’t signed — Mark Giordano, John Klingberg, Justin Schultz, a...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Mark Giordano has serious interest in joining the Oilers: report

Mark Giordano isn’t ready to call it a career just yet. The 41-year-old has continued to remain in game shape all offseason. Despite the 2024-25 campaign getting underway, he is still hoping to find a new home. According to a new article from The Ath...

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Hive

What to expect of the Edmonton Oilers newly signed defenceman Travis Dermott

The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year, $775k contract on October 8. Dermott was signed to a PTO by the Oilers on September 13. The left-handed, blueliner is a 27-year-old, who hails from Newmarket, Ontario. The Oilers are...

Published: 3 months ago by The Oil Rig