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: 9 months ago by The Athletic

Scout’s Analysis: Where Ty Emberson fits on Edmonton’s defence

As part of their off-season lineup shuffling, the Oilers brought in 24-year-old defenceman Ty Emberson from San Jose. Scout Jason Bukala examines the player and projects where he fits into the lineup.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

Leon Draisaitl’s extension is a first for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have never had a superstar player commit long-term to the franchise during the peak of their career. Wayne Gretzky signed a 21-year personal services contract with Peter Pocklington and the Oilers in January of 1979, but the Oiler...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Looking back at what Leon Draisaitl has accomplished in his NHL career

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe a sigh of relief — Leon Draisaitl has essentially committed the rest of his career to the organization. The two parties agreed to an eight-year deal worth $112 million, or $14 million annually on Tuesday morning. Unle...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

Leon Draisaitl’s deal with Oilers raises big question: What is Connor McDavid worth?

Although McDavid's next contract will likely set a new high-water mark for this era of NHL players, it'll still be a bargain for the Oilers.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Alberta is opening the online gambling floodgates

Alberta is looking to follow Ontario’s lead in turning profits from illegal online gambling into a billion-dollar revenue stream. Driving the news: Alberta will become the second province to let private online gambling sites, like FanDuel and DraftKi...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Daily Hive

Oilers players hit the ice in Edmonton ahead of training camp

Mere hours after it was reported that Leon Draisatil agreed to an eight-year extension, some of his teammates were spotted in Edmonton getting in some on-ice reps ahead of training camp. In other news today… 👀 pic.twitter.com/p9f5YYK4Fn — Edmonton O...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

For What It’s Worth

I wrote this about Leon Draisaitl in May, and for me it’s his biggest positive. Some players shy from the fierce,…

Published: 2 weeks ago by Lowetide

Mattias Ekholm’s dominance with the Edmonton Oilers

For the last decade, the Edmonton Oilers have been in a nearly neverending search for an answer at defence. A solid, shutdown defender who has skills and talents in all facets of the game. A true top pairing, elite defender. It took a while, but they...

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Oil Rig

Projecting possible Edmonton Oilers waiver targets before 2024-25 season

Will the Oilers use that rare quiver and select a player on waivers this fall? It might be time.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Draisaitl’s Deal Means “100 Percent” McDavid Re-Signs with Oilers

The post Draisaitl’s Deal Means “100 Percent” McDavid Re-Signs with Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. An NHL insider says that Draisaitl's extension with the Edmonton Oilers guarantees that Connor McDavid will sign a deal too. The post Draisai...

Published: 2 weeks ago by NHL Trade Talk

NHL Rumors: Leon Draisaitl’s Done, Connor McDavid Will be up Next Offseason

It was a happy day for Edmonton Oilers fans as Leon Draisaitl is extended and there should be little to worry about with Connor McDavid.

Published: 2 weeks ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Flames, Canadiens

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Leon Draisaitl‘s eight-year extension guarantees Connor McDavid will re-sign with the team next summer, notes one insider. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks got good news as…

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Hockey Writers