Covering Blots: Digging into whether Darnell Nurse has been good enough for the Oilers this season

Defenceman Darnell Nurse has had a lot of highs and lows throughout his season (and career) with the Edmonton Oilers. Early in the campaign, he posted some of the team’s worst on-ice shot-share numbers and goal-differentials. But by early December we...

Published: 8 months ago by The Super Fan

Edmonton Oilers fans sound off on Trent Frederic's puzzling extension

The eight-year contract extension between the Edmonton Oilers and Trent Frederic became official on Friday morning. There had been plenty of reports about an eight-year extension between the two parties over the last week, making today’s news rather....

Published: 5 months ago by Daily Hive

Where does Oilers' bet on Trent Frederic fit among past long-term commitments?

There’s a bit of sticker shock with Frederic’s contract, especially as it pertains to the length.

Published: 5 months ago by The Athletic

With Evander Kane gone, Edmonton Oilers lock up new power forward

“He’s incredibly competitive, a great teammate, he’s fearless and lets our team know that nobody is going to push us around."

Published: 5 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Connor Brown reportedly expected to test UFA market

A depth player who has come up clutch for the Edmonton Oilers in the past might be moving on. According to multiple reports, forward Connor Brown is expected to go to free agency. At this point I'd expect Connor Brown to be testing the free agent mar...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Trent Frederic and the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to an 8-year, $3.85M AAV contract

The Edmonton Oilers have made it official: Trent Frederic has been signed to an eight-year contract worth $30.8M. This would break down to be a $3.85M cap hit per season. FREDDY‼️The #Oilers have signed forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contrac...

Published: 5 months ago by The Oil Rig

Edmonton Oilers fan favourite will test free agent market, insiders say

This in from TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, news that the Oilers and forward Connor Brown may not reach a new deal: “At this point I’d expect Connor Brown to be testing the free agent market.” And Sportsnet’s Mark Spector: “Looks like Connor Brown will go UFA.....

Published: 5 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers re-sign forward Trent Frederic to 8-year, $3.85 million AAV contract

The max-term deal keeps the 27-year-old forward under team control until the end of the 2033-34 season.

Published: 5 months ago by The Athletic

Oilers, Trent Frederic finalize eight-year contract

After weeks of reports about the two sides nearing a long-term deal, the Edmonton Oilers and forward Trent Frederic finalized an eight-year contract extension on Friday. The contract is set to pay him $3.85-million annually over the next eight years,...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Frederic extension is an overpay

June 27, 2025 by Ryan Lotsberg The long awaited contract extension for Trent Frederic with the Edmonton Oilers was finally announced on Friday morning. Darren Dreger […]

Published: 5 months ago by Heavy Hockey

NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson, Evan Bouchard, and Jordan Kyrou

Would Erik Karlsson waive his NMC? Could Evan Bouchard be looking for a four-year deal? Jordan Kyrou's no-trade clause kicks in on July 1st.

Published: 5 months ago by NHL Rumors

The highs and lows of the last 10 Oilers’ drafts

Today, we’ll take a look at the last ten Edmonton Oilers drafts: the misses and the hits. The scope of this article is the last ten years, precisely the Connor McDavid era. For that reason, you might assume that since adding McDavid, all their draft....

Published: 5 months ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Connor Brown expected to test free agent market

With NHL free agency just days away, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown is poised to hit the open market, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector reported on Friday.

Published: 5 months ago by SportsNet