Tough Ducks D-Man Pegged “Wild Card” in Rumored Oilers Trade

The post Tough Ducks D-Man Pegged “Wild Card” in Rumored Oilers Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. An Edmonton Journal scribe wonders if an insider has been talking about the Ducks when he hints at a possible trade for the Oilers. The post Tough...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

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

McDavid as Crosby? Matthews as Ovechkin? Matching the 4 Nations superstar storylines to past international legends

Which NHLers match up the best against previous international superstars?

Published: 10 months ago by Daily Faceoff

Ticket prices have skyrocketed for Edmonton PWHL game this weekend

Rogers Place will surely be packed for this weekend’s PWHL game in Edmonton, but those wanting to snatch last-minute tickets will have to pay up. The Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres are set to take to the ice in the Alberta capital on Sunday in wh...

Published: 10 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers: 8 Top-Six Forward Trade Targets Heading Into Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers are a team that, despite having a boatload of talent, have plenty of areas they’d like to improve before the playoffs get underway. Addressing all these areas…

Published: 10 months ago by The Hockey Writers