Lowetide: 3 young Edmonton Oilers prospects looking for full-time duty

After a run of recent success, the Oilers' need for internal solutions has never been greater than right now.

Published: 10 months ago by The Athletic

Lowetide: Oilers’ roster utility for 2023-24 could use a final tweak

Ideally, the Oilers could acquire one more piece for the 2023-24 season. The perfect fit would be a right-handed centre.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

After a long and winding road to NHL, former 7th-round pick is found money for Oilers

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

NHL Notebook: LA Kings sign Anze Kopitar to two-year extension, the worst contracts signed in free agency, and more

The LA Kings have signed their captain to a two-year contract extension. The deal, paying Anze Kopitar $7-million per year, will kick in after this season running through the 2025-26 campaign. Drafted by the Kings 11th overall in the 2005 draft, Kopi...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Real Life Podcast: The 500th Episode Extravaganza!

Free agency is well underway, Chalmers showed up prepared with 10 topics, and that meant the boys had plenty to talk about on the 500th episode of the Real Life podcast. Kicking off the Thursday edition of the Real Life podcast, the guys got started...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

On this day in 2015, the Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Anders Nilsson

On this day in 2015, the Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Anders Nilsson from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Liam Coughlin. When it comes to goaltenders in the history of the Oilers, the Edmonton market sure has seen its fair share...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers forward Evander Kane spotted playing beer league in Edmonton

The NHL season may be wrapped up, but Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is still getting his ice time in. Kane seems to have stuck around Edmonton for the offseason, and yesterday was spotted playing in a beer league game. “Oilers left wing Evan...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

After terminating his contract with the Red Wings, Filip Zadina is an interesting reclamation project

There’s a new name on the unrestricted free agent market. According to Frank Seravalli, the Detroit Red Wings placed winger Filip Zadina on unconditional waivers for the purpose of mutual contract termination on Thursday. Hearing #LGRW will place Fil...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Would Filip Zadina Be A Good Fit On The Edmonton Oilers?

Filip Zadina has been put on waivers for the purpose of mutual contract termination. Once he clears he will become a UFA. There will be a lot of teams interested and that includes the Edmonton Oilers. Hearing #LGRW will place Filip Zadina on uncondit...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Training Camp Hopeful No. 1: Tyler Tullio

Tyler Tullio reminds me of several former Oilers prospects. He doesn’t see feature time, but scored more at even strength than…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Ten Thursday Thoughts

The NHL off-season is upon us. The free agent frenzy is over, although there are still 63 free agents who played at least 20 games last season unsigned. Some notable names and numerous value-contract depth players will be signed before the start of t...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Ryan McLeod files for arbitration, Oilers in limbo with re-signing Bouchard

The Edmonton Oilers have two unsigned restricted free agents (RFAs), Ryan McLeod and Evan Bouchard. Of course, Bouchard is highest on the priority list after a phenomenal breakout season in 2022–23 after Tyson Barrie was traded, but unfortunately the...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Edmonton Oilers Center, Ryan McLeod, Files For Arbitration

In a move that isn’t that surprising, Ryan McLeod has filed for salary arbitration against the Edmonton Oilers. The young centerman who has played his whole young career with the Oilers is looking to secure a bigger paycheck after taking a small paym...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte