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

NHL Notebook: Blackhawks Taylor Hall healthy scratched Saturday night against Canucks

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall season took an awkward turn after he became a healthy scratch ahead of Saturday night’s 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Throughout Hall’s 15 seasons in the NHL, he’s been a consistent scorer averaging 68 poin...

Published: 3 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Bad Habit In Recent Games Should Be Cause for Concern

The post Oilers’ Bad Habit In Recent Games Should Be Cause for Concern appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have blown four, three-period leads in the last five games, an incredibly concerning pattern. The post Oilers’ Bad Habit In R...

Published: 3 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk

If Reaves returns before Nurse, will five-game suspension fit the crime?

With Ryan Reaves suspended five games while Darnell Nurse is out indefinitely, it remains to be seen whether the ban is worthy of the hit, writes Sportsnet’s Luke Fox.

Published: 3 weeks ago by SportsNet

Oilers Make Risky Recall In Josh Brown: What’s the Real Reason?

The post Oilers Make Risky Recall In Josh Brown: What’s the Real Reason? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenseman Josh Brown for what is likely to be a short-term stint as they finish off their road trip. The pos...

Published: 3 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk

Ex-Oilers goalie Campbell on waivers for second-straight season

Jack Campbell may not be on the Edmonton Oilers anymore, but he’s still making headlines with his new team. The former Oilers goaltender has had a rough start to his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings. He has yet to play in a professional game this se...

Published: 3 weeks ago by Daily Hive

Edmonton Oilers recall defenceman Josh Brown from the Bakersfield Condors

The Edmonton Oilers are going through some minor injury troubles. With the exception of Evander Kane who’s been out long-term, a handful of Oilers have missed time in the season. Of course, there was Connor McDavid’s injury where he miraculously retu...

Published: 3 weeks ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers recall defenceman Josh Brown after Nurse injury, huge AHL fight

Less than 24 hours after Darnell Nurse was injured by a vicious headshot from Ryan Reaves, the Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenseman Josh Brown from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Nurse was left dazed and bloodied Saturday night against the Toront...

Published: 3 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves Suspended 5 Games After Hit on Oilers’ Nurse

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse, the NHL’s Department of Player…

Published: 3 weeks ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers recall AHL defenceman with Nurse potentially out

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled a defenceman from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors just a day after Darnell Nurse a game with an injury. Nurse, who was the victim of a brutal headshot from Toronto Maple Leafs’ enforcer Ryan Reaves on Saturday night, m...

Published: 3 weeks ago by Daily Hive

Edmonton Oilers call up in ferocious veteran tough guy in wake of Darnell Nurse mugging

Published: 3 weeks ago by Edmonton Journal

Predicting When Oilers’ McDavid Will Hit 2,000 Points

Everybody knew Connor McDavid was going to be an elite talent in the NHL, but even his biggest supporters couldn’t have imagined him accomplishing what he has. The Edmonton Oilers…

Published: 3 weeks ago by The Hockey Writers