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

NHL Contracts: What Draisaitl’s Deal Means for the Future

The Edmonton Oilers recently locked up one of their cornerstone players, Leon Draisaitl, with an eight-year, $112 million contract extension. This deal cements Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton and raises questions…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

Leon Draisaitl’s new contract with the Oilers is pricey, but well-deserved

It’s official; Leon Draisaitl is staying in Edmonton. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million dollar contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, carrying an average annual value of $14M. The contract wi...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers take first step in "16-14-10" plan. Will it pay off in Stanley Cup glory?

Published: 1 month ago by Edmonton Journal

How Draisaitl’s Deal Changes Marner’s Contract Talks with Maple Leafs

The recent announcement of Leon Draisaitl‘s eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers will officially make Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL. While the Oilers have secured…

Published: 1 month ago by The Hockey Writers

NHLers donate big as Gaudreau family GoFundMe tops $500k

The hockey community has shown up in support of the Gaudreau family after the tragic death of brothers Johnny and Matthew. The two were killed when cycling the night before their sister’s wedding. They were hit by a drunk driver who was driving aggre...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Scout’s Analysis: Where Ty Emberson fits on Edmonton’s defence

As part of their off-season lineup shuffling, the Oilers brought in 24-year-old defenceman Ty Emberson from San Jose. Scout Jason Bukala examines the player and projects where he fits into the lineup.

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet

Leon Draisaitl’s extension is a first for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have never had a superstar player commit long-term to the franchise during the peak of their career. Wayne Gretzky signed a 21-year personal services contract with Peter Pocklington and the Oilers in January of 1979, but the Oiler...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Looking back at what Leon Draisaitl has accomplished in his NHL career

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe a sigh of relief — Leon Draisaitl has essentially committed the rest of his career to the organization. The two parties agreed to an eight-year deal worth $112 million, or $14 million annually on Tuesday morning. Unle...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Leon Draisaitl’s deal with Oilers raises big question: What is Connor McDavid worth?

Although McDavid's next contract will likely set a new high-water mark for this era of NHL players, it'll still be a bargain for the Oilers.

Published: 1 month ago by The Athletic

Alberta is opening the online gambling floodgates

Alberta is looking to follow Ontario’s lead in turning profits from illegal online gambling into a billion-dollar revenue stream. Driving the news: Alberta will become the second province to let private online gambling sites, like FanDuel and DraftKi...

Published: 1 month ago by Daily Hive

Oilers players hit the ice in Edmonton ahead of training camp

Mere hours after it was reported that Leon Draisatil agreed to an eight-year extension, some of his teammates were spotted in Edmonton getting in some on-ice reps ahead of training camp. In other news today… 👀 pic.twitter.com/p9f5YYK4Fn — Edmonton O...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation