Examining Evan Bouchard’s next contract with the Edmonton Oilers

When you think of the current Edmonton Oilers roster, a few names probably jump to mind. Of course there’s Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the best and arguably second best player in the NHL. There’s fan favourites like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Mat...

Published: 8 months ago by The Oil Rig

Vincent Desharnais is making a case to be a top-four defenceman

Things are more dramatic this season, but the Edmonton Oilers started off slowly in 2022–23 as well. As the calendar turned to 2023, the Oilers game rounded into form, as did their results, as the team springboarded itself up the standings. Coinciden...

Published: 2 years ago by The Oil Rig

THEY SAID IT: Edmonton Oilers earn a little playoff revenge over Vegas

Published: 2 years ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Visual Recap 21: Edmonton ekes out shootout win after giving up two late goals in third period

The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a litmus test type of game. With Vegas falling back down to earth after their start and Edmonton trending up, it was a game that had turning point potential for the Oilers if they coul...

Published: 2 years ago by The Oil Rig

The Day After 21.0: Oilers win ugly in nailbiter over Golden Knights

The Day After 20.0: Oilers win ugly in 5-4 nailbiter over Golden Knights When discussing turning points in a season, there’s almost always one singular event or moment you can point to. Last year, for example, it was when the Edmonton Oilers acquired...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

The Day After 21.0: Oilers win ugly in 5-4 nailbiter over Golden Knights

The Day After 20.0: Oilers win ugly in 5-4 nailbiter over Golden Knights When discussing turning points in a season, there’s almost always one singular event or moment you can point to. Last year, for example, it was when the Edmonton Oilers acquired...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers forward James Hamblin honours late mom with first-ever NHL goal

Published: 2 years ago by Edmonton Journal

Letters, Nov. 29: Edmonton Oilers fans are the worst

So the Edmonton Oilers are eight points out of a playoff spot on Nov. 28 with what 62 games to play. And everyone is moaning and crying we’re not going to make the playoffs. Wow! Worst fans in professional sports! Tim Latham (Sure, there’s a chance,...

Published: 2 years ago by The Edmonton Sun

3 Key insights into the recent turnaround from the Oilers

Even before Tuesday night’s win versus the Knights, the Oilers were showing signs of life, with three aspects standing out as key to the recent improvement. The Edmonton Oilers have been navigating a challenging season, facing adversity which resulte...

Published: 2 years ago by Oil On Whyte

Lowetide: Oilers’ Darnell Nurse impressive in all areas after coaching change

The first seven games under Knoblauch for Nurse showed some important progress in a small sample.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

Oilers inch closer to matching Golden Knights’ blueprint after big win

The 5-4 overtime victory was the first matchup between the two teams since Vegas defeated Edmonton in the playoff series last May.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

Momentum grows for Oilers after third-straight win: ‘I think we can feel it’

What is it that’s hanging around the Edmonton Oilers these days? “It is momentum,” said Connor McDavid. “Definitely there is momentum in our room. I think we can feel it.”

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

McDavid Stays Hot, Depth Helps as Oilers Beat Golden Knights 5-4

The post McDavid Stays Hot, Depth Helps as Oilers Beat Golden Knights 5-4 appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in a shootout. McDavid stayed hot and the Oilers have won three in a row. The post McDa...

Published: 2 years ago by NHL Trade Talk