Will Edmonton Oilers use ther NHL's new nuclear option on under-performing veterans?

This in from former Florida Panthers Asst. GM Steve Werier on the PDOcast with Thomas Drance, Werier’s description of a nuclear option some NHL teams will almost certainly use on under-producing veteran players in this year’s playoffs. I’ll suggest t...

Published: 7 hours ago by Edmonton Journal

Mattias Ekholm Is Going To Change The Edmonton Oilers This Season

No offence to Tyson Barrie, but Mattias Ekholm is most definitely an improvement on him. Having a full season of Mattias Ekholm is definitely going to have a positive effect on the Edmonton Oilers both in the regular season and the playoffs. It's Ekh...

Published: 2 years ago by Oil On Whyte

Edmonton Oilers Offseason Talk: “I’ve heard it’s already done!” Says Heavy Hockey Network Pundit on Connor Brown

This is your TL/DR (too long, didn’t read) summary post where excerpts are taken from… The post Edmonton Oilers Offseason Talk: “I’ve heard it’s already done!” Says Heavy Hockey Network Pundit on Connor Brown appeared first on Beer League Heroes. The...

Published: 2 years ago by Beer League Heroes

Connor McDavid Is Already a Hall of Famer

The start of the NHL season is almost a month away. Players are heading back to their home rinks in preparation for training camp, and at this point in time,…

Published: 2 years ago by The Hockey Writers

32 Thoughts Podcast: Chuck Fletcher talks NHL Draft and reflects on his time in Philadelphia

Jeff and Elliotte are joined by former NHL general manager Chuck Fletcher as he joins Sportsnet for the NHL Draft in Nashville and they go around the league with some of the latest news.

Published: 2 years ago by SportsNet

Riesen to Believe

This is Riesen to Believe from preseason 2007. I have Sam Gagner and Andrew Cogliano at less than 50 percent to…

Published: 2 years ago by Lowetide

Former Edmonton Oilers head coach Ken Hitchcock named to Hockey Hall of Fame

Welcome to the Hall, Ken. Edmonton native and former Oilers head coach Ken Hitchcock has been named to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of the 2023 class. Named to the Hall as a builder alongside former NHL GM Pierre Lacroix, who managed the Color...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

Reid Schaefer Highlights

If you want to skip reading about Reid and go to the highlights just scroll to the bottom of the article. There is a bit of controversy around the Oilers picking Reid Schaefer with the 32nd overall pick, he’s an older prospect so one could fairly ex...

Published: 2 years ago by Oiler Hockey

Beyond Bedard, Western prospects will be coveted in the NHL draft

The final point Connor Bedard tallied in his brilliant draft season was a fluke.Bedard's Regina Pats faced elimination from the Western Hockey League playoffs when a teammate rebounded his shot from distance in a hectic scramble. Saskatoon Blades def...

Published: 2 years ago by The Score

Five burning Edmonton Oilers questions ahead of the NHL Draft and free agency

The Oilers have a few situations that require answers — or at least should — before July 1.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

With Oilers in serious need of value contracts, it's time for Ken Holland's own draft picks to make an impact

Published: 2 years ago by Edmonton Journal

On this day in 2008, the Edmonton Oilers drafted Jordan Eberle

On this day in 2008, the Edmonton Oilers drafted forward Jordan Eberle from the Regina Pats with the 22nd overall pick in the NHL Draft. Eberle joined the Western Hockey League in 2006 after being drafted in the seventh round, 126 overall to the Pats...

Published: 2 years ago by Oilers Nation

Teams Seem to Think Connor Brown a Lock to Go to Oilers

The post Teams Seem to Think Connor Brown a Lock to Go to Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Connor Brown and the Edmonton Oilers seem like a fit and, apparently, a number of NHL clubs think that's where he's going. The post Teams Seem to Thin...

Published: 2 years ago by NHL Trade Talk