Edmonton Oilers performance in their first games against new teams

The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Utah Hockey Club on November 29th, marking an historic matchup. It was the first time these two teams played each other. Despite a slow start coming off of a five-day break, the Oilers bounced back from a two...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Gotta See It: MacKinnon buries quick goal from Crosby and McDavid

Watch as Sidney Crosby delivers a beautiful no-look backhand pass to Nathan MacKinnon, who buries the first goal of the 4 Nations Face-Off just 56 seconds into the game on the power play.

Published: 10 months ago by SportsNet

NHL reveals new international hockey plan involving Olympics and World Cup

The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament gets underway tonight, and it looks like this will only be an appetizer when it comes to international best-on-best hockey. Before puck drop in the Canada-Sweden opening game, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and....

Published: 10 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers Trade Idea Debated as Host Unknowingly Talks Skinner Flaw

The post Oilers Trade Idea Debated as Host Unknowingly Talks Skinner Flaw appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. One analyst talked flaw, but debated the idea the Edmonton Oilers need to push Stuart Skinner with the addition of another goalie. The post Oi...

Published: 10 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Is there an Edmonton Oilers trade to be made with the Seattle Kraken?

The Edmonton Oilers may have an ideal trade partner sitting right in their division with the Seattle Kraken. With the Kraken now more than 10 points out of a playoff spot, it is looking like the team will indeed be entering the seller market ahead of...

Published: 10 months ago by Daily Hive

Canada vs. Sweden: Line combinations, starting goaltenders, and more

Who’s ready for some international hockey? Rather than having an All-Star Game and Skills Competition like usual, the NHL is having players from Canada, Sweden, Finland, and the United States square off in a quick mid-season tournament. Though the 4....

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Hurricanes Could Flip Rantanen: Cap and Fit Works for Oilers

The post Hurricanes Could Flip Rantanen: Cap and Fit Works for Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. If Mikko Rantanen doesn't sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, he could be flipped in a deadline trade and the Oilers might kick tires. The post Hur...

Published: 10 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Ten years into his brilliant career, Connor McDavid finally gets his chance with Canada's A Team

Published: 10 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Power play scoring will be key to Canada overcoming goaltending concerns at 4 Nations Face-Off

When Canada won gold at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, they did it by suffocating the opposition. They relied on a strong cycle in the offensive zone, good defensive structure, and the elite goaltending of Carey Price. In the round-robin, they beat Norw...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

As 4 Nations Face-Off begins, who has the inside edge to win it all?

Time will tell whether or not the first ever 4 Nations Face-Off will be successful. Over the next eight days, Canada, the United States, Finland and Sweden will hit the ice in Montreal and Boston for the first best-on-best tournament involving NHL pl...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

As 4 Nations Face Off, who has the inside edge to win it all?

Time will tell whether or not the first ever 4 Nations Face-Off will be successful. Over the next eight days, Canada, the United States, Finland and Sweden will hit the ice in Montreal and Boston for the first best-on-best tournament involving NHL pl...

Published: 10 months ago by Oilers Nation

Canada gets its opportunity, finally, to embrace Connor McDavid on the international hockey stage

For McDavid, who will serve as alternate captain on Team Canada alongside Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, the short tournament represents the first time he and his childhood idol, Crosby, will play on the same team

Published: 10 months ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Blues, Maple Leafs & Oilers

The post NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Blues, Maple Leafs & Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 12), Binnington named Team Canada starter, Matthews and Nylander in a fun ad, and McDavid vs. Ekholm. The p...

Published: 10 months ago by NHL Trade Talk