20 numbers that sum up first 20 games for the Oilers

A look at 20 numbers, that help to summarise the Edmonton Oilers and their below par 7-12-1 record to begin the 2023-24 regular season. What’s in a number? This can be open to debate, but for the Oilers, the NHL and professional spots in general, num...

Published: 11 months ago by Oil On Whyte

Report: Oilers and Evan Bouchard closing in on two-year contract worth $3.9 million annually

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers are getting close to signing their last remaining restricted free agent. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers and Evan Bouchard are closing in on a two-year contract worth $3.9 million annually. Sounds like EDM...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers sign Evan Bouchard to two-year bridge deal: report

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on a deal with defenceman Evan Bouchard. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday that the Oilers are close to locking up the RFA on a two-year contract that will pay him an average annual salar...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Lowetide: Is trading Philip Broberg in the Oilers’ future?

Will the organization consider trading the top young player in the system over the next several months?

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

NHL Notebook: Tampa Bay Lightning ink Brandon Hagel to eight-year contract extension and Winnipeg Jets leaders have ‘more motivation’ to succeed this season

The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract extension, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBrois announced on Tuesday. The new deal, which kicks in for the 2024-25 season, carries a $6.5-million AAV ma...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Lowetide: Unpacking Oilers’ decision to hire Rick Pracey, part ways with Tyler Wright

The Oilers naming Rick Pracey as new director of amateur scouting, replacing Tyler Wright, marks the first big move of the Jeff Jackson era.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers Amateur Scouting Shift: Fire Tyler Wright, Hire Rick Pracey

The post Oilers Amateur Scouting Shift: Fire Tyler Wright, Hire Rick Pracey appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Edmonton Oilers name Rick Pracey Director of Amateur Scouting, part ways with Tyler Wright in changes. The post Oilers Amateur Scouting Shif...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilers part ways with Tyler Wright, hire Rick Pracey as Director of Amateur Scouting

The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that they have mutually parted ways with Tyler Wright, who served as Director of Player Personnel and Amateur Scouting. Simultaneously, they’ve hired Rick Pracey as their new Director of Amateur Scouting. Tyler W...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Scouting shakeup: Oilers make big change at the director level

The Edmonton Oilers have made a significant change to their scouting department. The team announced Tuesday that they have parted ways with Director of Amateur Scouting Tyler Wright, who was hired back in 2019. At the same time, the team also revea...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Evan Bouchard Bridge Deal: Oilers Set to Sign D-Man For Under $4M

The post Evan Bouchard Bridge Deal: Oilers Set to Sign D-Man For Under $4M appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. According to NHL insider and podcast host Frank Seravalli, significant strides have been made toward an extension for defenseman Evan Bouchar...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk