3 Oilers Who May Not Complete Their Current Contracts

As the offseason unfolds, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves facing a critical challenge – how to fulfill their roster needs while working within the limitations of their budget. With pressing priorities such as signing key players, addressing posit...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Meet the New Oilers: Ben Gleason

On July 2, the Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Ben Gleason to a two-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 a season at the NHL level, with the second season becoming a one-way…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

K’Andre Miller, Bowen Byram Bridge Deals Affect Evan Bouchard

The recent signings of K’Andre Miller and Bowen Byram to two-year contracts worth $3.872 million and $3.85 million, respectively, have set the stage for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard’s next…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Looking For A Home For A Famous Former Future

This is the 2014-15 AHL defense. Check out the goal differentials on Oscar Klefbom and Brandon Davidson. That season, the OKC…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Projecting where Edmonton Oilers prospects will spend their next season

With the NHL offseason long since underway, and Edmonton Oilers rookie development camp in the rear view mirror, we are starting to get a clearer picture of how the Oilers will look at the NHL level and beyond. Naturally, there will be some surprises...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Yes, your favourite NHL team should still be trying to acquire Erik Karlsson

Something I think people get misconstrued when it comes to the concept of offence in hockey is that it’s not always just about scoring goals. A significant part of it is about possession of the puck and keeping it out of your own zone. It’s a reason...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Cam ‘N’ Eggs: Edmonton Oilers 50/50 sales help raise $17-million for community projects

The Hockey Hall of Fame room on the northwest side of Rogers Place is a wonderful room which celebrates everything the Edmonton Oilers do — and have done — well. Inside glass windows are the tools — helmets, masks, sticks, jerseys and many more histo...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

Oilers Starting Broberg in Top 4 Brings Potential Drawbacks

Edmonton Oilers colour commentator Bob Stauffer posed a question to Oilers’ fans on Twitter recently, asking about the Oilers’ potential defence pairings for next season. He asked them what they…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

What Does The K’Andre Miller Signing Mean For The Edmonton Oilers?

Yesterday the New York Rangers re-signed K’Andre Miller to a 2 year deal with an AAV of $3.872 million. This means the Edmonton Oilers now have a direct comparable to look at when it comes to an Evan Bouchard extension. Last season these two players...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Lowetide: Oilers’ 2023-24 season has potential for loud noises

A position-by-position look at the mid-summer situation and the possible surprises for each position next season.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Evan Bouchard contract logjam hangs over Oilers' summer. Might recent signings of Byram, Miller set the scale?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Ryan McLeod Arbitration, Evan Bouchard Comparisons and more

Ryan McLeod’s arbitration hearing is set for August 4th, the final day of hearings. He was one of 23 players who filed, but the odds he and the Edmonton Oilers go through the arbitration process are low. Most players sign a contract prior to arbitrat...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Notebook: Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews unlikely to resume NHL career, Bakersfield Condors defenceman Yanni Kaldis signs in KHL, and more

Jonathan Toews’ NHL career appears like it could be coming to a close. Toews, 35, entered this offseason as a free agent as his eight-year, $10.5-million AAV deal inked in 2014 winded down this past season. It was a tough one at that for the veteran...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation