The NHL messed up McDavid’s speech at awards show in Nashville

Connor McDavid was no stranger to the stage at Monday night’s NHL Awards in Nashville. The Edmonton Oilers captain won his third Hart Trophy, fifth Art Ross Trophy, first Rocket Richard trophy, and fourth Ted Lindsay Award. Unfortunately, winning so...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

On The Edge Of A Dream

This is the Connor McDavid “cluster” 2018-19. Young men 18-22 who appeared to have a dynamite future with the Edmonton Oilers.…

Published: 2 months ago by Lowetide

Will Oilers management tweak mean stronger European UFA presence?

As Chicago Blackhawks GM, Stan Bowman had an impressive track record in signing impact Europeans.

Published: 2 months ago by The Athletic

Edmonton Oilers trade history: Best trade with the Metropolitan Division

Previously we looked at the best trades the Edmonton Oilers had with the Atlantic Division and the Central Division. Let’s dive right into the Metropolitan Division. Carolina Hurricanes Best trade: Oilers acquire Warren Foegele in exchange for Ethan....

Published: 2 months ago by The Oil Rig

The 5 largest contracts negotiated and finalized by new Oilers GM Stan Bowman

The Edmonton Oilers recently announced Stan Bowman as their general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, following his reinstatement by the NHL. This is Bowman’s first NHL role since leaving the Chicago Blackhawks GM position in...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

Expectations for New Oiler Forward Jeff Skinner

Following his buyout from the Buffalo Sabres, the Edmonton Oilers signed Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal worth $3 million. The deal comes in well below what he could have…

Published: 2 months ago by The Hockey Writers

New Edmonton Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman is already "on the clock": 9 Things

Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

3 Ways Stan Bowman Can Eventually Win Over Oilers Fans

The post 3 Ways Stan Bowman Can Eventually Win Over Oilers Fans appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. There's no taking back Stan Bowman's involvement in the Kyle Beach sexual assault case but there's lots Bowman can do to win Oiler fans over. The post 3...

Published: 2 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Off-Season Review: The Los Angeles Kings remain buried in the Pacific Division

Here’s a bold prediction, the Los Angeles Kings will play the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2025 postseason, and will be swept. Welcome to a new Oilersnation summer series called Off-Season Review, in which we’ll take a dive into what’s g...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Best Shot at Stanley Cup Glory Hinges on Current Contracts

The post Oilers’ Best Shot at Stanley Cup Glory Hinges on Current Contracts appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers best shot at a Stanley Cup is this coming season, thanks to exceptional talent on favorable contracts. The post Oilers’....

Published: 2 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Mattias Ekholm is hungry for revenge: “It burns and gnaws at me”

Before the 2012/13 season, Mattias Ekholm left Sweden for a serious run at the NHL with the Nashville Predators. Until the middle of the 2022/23 season, he was one of the club’s most important players and a leader with an “A” on his chest. In Februar...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

Objects May Be Closer Than They Appear

Photo by Bruce McCurdy Back in the old hippie days, the Edmonton Oilers were very good at finding useful players other…

Published: 2 months ago by Lowetide

2024 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #7 Max Wanner

Coming in as The Oil Rig’s #7 prospect is defenceman Max Wanner, a 21-year-old right shot defenceman going into his sophomore AHL season. A sixth-round pick selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Wanner has already exceeded the....

Published: 2 months ago by The Oil Rig