Detroit Red Wings to buy out Kailer Yamamoto

The 24-year-old winger had one more year left on his deal with an AAV of $3.1 million.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Where Will The Edmonton Oilers Toughness Come From?

One problem for the Edmonton Oilers was they had no toughness in their top six. They now have the likes of Evander Kane, Zach Hyman and newly signed Connor Brown. Those are some tough players to play against. The problem now is the Oilers’ bottom six...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

The 2010 Oilers draft

The Edmonton Oilers had 11 selections at the 2010 draft. Only one player (Taylor Hall) emerged as a difference maker. His…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Jeremy Coupal, former video coach, parting ways with the Edmonton Oilers

It is a sad day indeed in Oil Country as it was announced that (now former) Video Coach Jeremy Coupal will be parting ways with the Edmonton Oilers. Big loss for Oilers coaching staff. Video man Jeremy Coupal parting ways with the team. Had a great r...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

The latest addition to the Edmonton Oilers goaltending room

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2023 NHL Entry Draft experience was a light one, especially compared to previous years. Ken Holland and his staff only had three picks with the first coming at 56th overall, when they selected Beau Akey from the Barrie Colts. Thr...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers are the most improved team in Pacific Division this off-season, says analytics expert. Hmm

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

‘No allegations or indication of anything beyond inappropriate texts’ found after four-month investigation leads to University of Vermont firing men’s hockey coach Todd Woodcroft

Further information surrounding a University of Vermont investigation into former men’s hockey team head coach Todd Woodcroft — and what happened since — came to light on Wednesday. A day after news broke from the university that Woodcroft had been f...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Ten Edmonton Oilers players feature in the NHL Top 250 Fantasy Rankings

Despite getting knocked out in the second round of the playoffs to the eventual Cup winning Vegas Golden Knights, the Edmonton Oilers are poised to be one of the NHL’s best teams in the 2023-24 season. With several players coming off career seasons,...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

84 Days Until The Season Begins

Throughout the summer and into the fall, we’ll be counting down the days until the Edmonton Oilers begin their 2023-24 season with a daily trip down memory lane. There are 84 days to go, so let’s continue the countdown with someone who celebrates the...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Winnipeg Jets avoid arbitration, agree to two-year contract with former L.A. Kings forward

The Winnipeg Jets and forward Gabriel Vilardi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract worth $9 million Cdn on Wednesday.

Published: 1 year ago by CBC Sports

A Better Time and a Higher Bar

When you’re looking around for meaningful news about the Edmonton Oilers — any NHL team for that matter — in the middle of July, the pickings are usually slim and none. That’s the way it is at this time of the off-season. Aside from crackerjack video...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Video coach Jeremy Coupal parting ways with the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are losing a significant member of their coaching staff as video coach Jeremy Coupal will be leaving the team. News of Coupal’s departure was first reported by TSN’s Ryan Rishaug. Big loss for Oilers coaching staff. Video man Jere...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Top 5 Defenseman In Edmonton Oilers History

The Edmonton Oilers have had some of the greatest defensemen in NHL history on their roster. From Hall of Famers to Stanley Cup champions, the Oilers have had a plethora of talented players on their blue line. Here are the top 5 Edmonton Oilers defen...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte