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

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

Leon Draisaitl hopeful his new contract will lead to Connor McDavid extending with Oilers

There is no Leon Draisaitl without Connor McDavid, and there is no Connor McDavid without Leon Draisaitl. The Dynamic Duo has taken the NHL by storm over the last decade, being among the league’s best scorers not only in the regular season, but in th...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Letters, Sept. 4: Time for changes to CBC

Did the Oilers make the right deal with Draisaitl? Vote in our daily poll! It is such a waste when CBC has no good programming at all, and it is so biased in its news reporting. I have no desire to watch them at all and haven’t for years now. If you....

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

NHL Notebook: Calgary Flames sign Tyson Barrie to professional tryout

September means the start of hockey. As the season draws nearer, some un-signed players will look to join teams on professional tryouts. In fact, one former Oiler has already signed a PTO with a Pacific Division rival, as another Pacific Division riv...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Notebook: The Flames and Blue Jackets to hold a Candlelight Vigil for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau on Wednesday

September means the start of hockey. As the season draws nearer, some un-signed players will look to join teams on professional tryouts. In fact, one former Oiler has already signed a PTO with a Pacific Division Rival. Moreover, a Pacific Division ri...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Does Draisaitl’s new deal impact McDavid’s future with the Oilers?

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman joins Evanka Osmak to discuss Leon Draisaitl’s eight-year $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, whether the deal will impact Connor McDavid’s future with the organization, and more.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet