Edmonton Oilers will sign top rookie to new deal, insider says, not lose him like Broberg and Holloway

This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer during Edmonton’s broadcast against the Kraken, his assurance that the Oilers won’t lose rookie Matt Savoie to an offer sheet, but will sign him to a new contract. Said Stauffer: “Here’s the reality w...

Published: 1 week ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ big question: Is the back end finally strong enough to win the Stanley Cup?

The Oilers suddenly have a strong defense group that can support its star-studded forwards. That makes them the team to beat this season.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

Who are the Oilers’ drivers on the penalty kill?

In my latest post for Oilersnation, I looked into who the individual drivers were on the Oilers penalty kill from last year, and what the potential deployment could be like this upcoming season. The next issue worth exploring before the start of the...

Published: 2 years ago by The Super Fan

Connor Brown set to bring offence, more to Oilers: ‘He’s going to fit our team like a glove’

Brown is more than some beneficiary of Connor McDavid’s magic. He can score, and he appears to have found his stride at the right time.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

Oilers’ Brown already making impact after reunion with McDavid

There could not be a better landing spot for Connor Brown than here in Edmonton. He knew it when he signed right away on July 1, and he was even more sure after a two-goal night — both assisted by McDavid — in a 7-2 pre-season romp over the Calgary F...

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers thump an under-manned Calgary club 7-2: Cult of Hockey Player Notes

Published: 2 years ago by Edmonton Journal

No matter how or when, Oilers stomping the Flames is always fun

Published: 2 years ago by Edmonton Journal

GDB -7.0 Wrap Up: The Connor Connection leads Edmonton Oilers to 7-2 victory over Calgary Flames

With the air becoming chillier by the day as more and more leaves his the ground, the National Hockey League’s pre-season is in its final days. And on Wednesday night, The Connor Connection came to play as Connor Brown and Connor McDavid found some c...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to win over Flames in pre-season

Connor Brown had two goals and an assist while Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Wednesday.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

No matter how or when, Oilers stomping the Flames is always fun

Anyone who’s ever wondered what would happen if the Edmonton Oilers played an American Hockey League team got their answer Wednesday night at Rogers Place. Pretty? No. Entertaining? Absolutely. No matter when it happens or what it means or who is wea...

Published: 2 years ago by The Edmonton Sun

Evander Kane would be '100% supportive' of NHL returning to Atlanta

Evander Kane believes the third time might be the charm for NHL hockey in Atlanta.The current Edmonton Oilers forward and former Atlanta Thrashers star is adamant Georgia's capital city could support a team this time around."You talk about a great ci...

Published: 2 years ago by The Score

Better Lait Than Never: Are the Oilers in for a Jack Campbell redemption season?

It’s Wednesday night and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is all set and ready to massage your ear holes. This week, I talked about what’s coming this season at Oilersnation, getting caught up with Oilers training camp, and listen...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

32 Thoughts: Bettman talks salary cap, expansion at Board of Governors

The biggest thing that came out of Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting in New York City is that the NHL is looking at an $87-88 million cap figure in 2024-25. Elliotte Friedman covers that and more in a new 32 Thoughts blog.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

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