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

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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton sports fans sound off after TSN 1260 is abruptly pulled off the air

Edmonton all-sports radio station TSN 1260 announced its shutdown on Wednesday, much to the disappointment of many fans who have listened over the years. This news comes as a result of another cut by Bell Media, which also announced that Calgary’s F...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Report: Calgary Flames give pending UFA Milan Lucic permission to speak with other teams

Lucic spent the last four seasons with the Flames after being acquired from the Edmonton Oilers in 2019.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Coyotes place Kassian, Nemeth on waivers for buyout

The Arizona Coyotes are parting ways with a couple of veterans, waiving forward Zack Kassian and defenseman Patrik Nemeth for the purpose of buying them out, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.Kassian had one season left on the four-year, $12.8-...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

No excuses, no more waiting — Ken Holland needs to get Edmonton Oilers over the top

Welcome to the Summer of Ken. We’re heading into the time of year when Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland likes to do his foundational work. We’ll still see some late-season bolstering at the trade deadline — getting Mattias Ekholm last Marc...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun