NHL Highlights: Oilers 3, Flames 2 (OT)

Leon Draisaitl left his mark on this version of the Battle of Alberta, scoring his 50th goal to tie the game late in the third period and his 51st as the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2.

Published: 8 months ago by SportsNet

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 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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 year ago by Oilers Nation

For What It’s Worth

I wrote this about Leon Draisaitl in May, and for me it’s his biggest positive. Some players shy from the fierce,…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Mattias Ekholm’s dominance with the Edmonton Oilers

For the last decade, the Edmonton Oilers have been in a nearly neverending search for an answer at defence. A solid, shutdown defender who has skills and talents in all facets of the game. A true top pairing, elite defender. It took a while, but they...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Projecting possible Edmonton Oilers waiver targets before 2024-25 season

Will the Oilers use that rare quiver and select a player on waivers this fall? It might be time.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Draisaitl’s Deal Means “100 Percent” McDavid Re-Signs with Oilers

The post Draisaitl’s Deal Means “100 Percent” McDavid Re-Signs with Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. An NHL insider says that Draisaitl's extension with the Edmonton Oilers guarantees that Connor McDavid will sign a deal too. The post Draisai...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Rumors: Leon Draisaitl’s Done, Connor McDavid Will be up Next Offseason

It was a happy day for Edmonton Oilers fans as Leon Draisaitl is extended and there should be little to worry about with Connor McDavid.

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Flames, Canadiens

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Leon Draisaitl‘s eight-year extension guarantees Connor McDavid will re-sign with the team next summer, notes one insider. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks got good news as…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers