Daughter of Oilers coach Knoblauch surprises dad after big win

It was a good night on and off the ice for Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. After watching his team annihilate the Anaheim Ducks 8-2 on Sunday night, the 45-year-old rookie head coach headed to the Rogers Place media room to field questions fro...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Grading Leon Draisaitl’s monster $112 million contract with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have discussed a Leon Draisaitl contract extension all summer long. On Tuesday, though, Draisaitl finally signed the contract. Edmonton and Draisaitl agreed to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $14 million. In...

Published: 2 months ago by ClutchPoints

Edmonton Oilers forward Kane engaged to girlfriend Mara Teigen

It’s a happy day for Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane as he revealed he’s engaged. The 33-year-old posted a slideshow to Instagram today announcing his engagement to Mara Teigen. “A long time coming,” reads the caption to the post. “So lucky to h...

Published: 2 months ago by Daily Hive

Matheson: Former Oilers D-man Barrie should catch fire on Flames power play

Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

10 best sports bars to watch a game in Edmonton

With football season finally returning, baseball playoffs just around the corner, and hockey coming back to our screens, you might be on the hunt for the best sports bars in Edmonton. Look no further. YEG is a sport-loving city and the bars and pubs....

Published: 2 months ago by Daily Hive

Will the Oilers’ Aging Roster Impact Their Stanley Cup Dreams?

The post Will the Oilers’ Aging Roster Impact Their Stanley Cup Dreams? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers have amassed a lot of veteran talent, at the cost of being the oldest roster. Is this a cause for concern? The post Will the...

Published: 2 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilers’ Draisaitl States McDavid Will Do “What’s Best For Him” on Next Contract

The Edmonton Oilers finally completed a contract extension with superstar forward Leon Draisaitl, as they announced on Tuesday (Sept. 3) morning that they had extended him for eight more seasons…

Published: 2 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers Propsect Countdown #9: Eemil Vinni

A note about the criteria of to be included in this countdown. The player must be 25 or younger when the season starts and he must have played less than 50 NHL games. As such, a player like Noah Philp is excluded because of his age. Players like Dyla...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation

It's been a long time since Oilers fans had it this good

Forty years after Gretzky and Messier, Edmonton once again boasts two of the best players in the world

Published: 2 months ago by Edmonton Journal

The final four: Comparing the last active members of the legendary 2003 draft class

Of the remarkable 2003 draft class, only Brent Burns, Corey Perry, Ryan Suter, and Marc-André Fleury remain active NHLers.

Published: 2 months ago by Daily Faceoff

NHL Contracts: What Draisaitl’s Deal Means for the Future

The Edmonton Oilers recently locked up one of their cornerstone players, Leon Draisaitl, with an eight-year, $112 million contract extension. This deal cements Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton and raises questions…

Published: 2 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Leon Draisaitl’s new contract with the Oilers is pricey, but well-deserved

It’s official; Leon Draisaitl is staying in Edmonton. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million dollar contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, carrying an average annual value of $14M. The contract wi...

Published: 2 months ago by Oilers Nation