Wayne Simmonds says he was almost traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Jordan Eberle early in his career

During his time with the Philadelphia Flyers, Wayne Simmonds became known around the National Hockey League as one of the top power forwards around. But to hear him tell it, his time with the Flyers was nearly cut short. On Thursday’s edition of Over...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Letters, May 16: No love from PM for Rex Murphy?

Which Oilers goalie should get the Game 5 start? Vote in our daily poll! As is customary when a prominent Canadian passes away, the prime minister issued a statement acknowledging renowned short story writer and Nobel prize winner, Alice Munro. It wa...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

Can Oilers reverse last year's Round 2 exit? 'We’re ready to take the next step'

We’re about to find out if the Edmonton Oilers are truly the Stanley Cup contenders they think they are.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

NHL playoffs picks, odds: Rangers look to close out Hurricanes, Oilers battle Canucks

See odds, expert picks and storylines for Thursday's Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Ekholm, Draisaitl, Kane: maintenance men by day, difference makers by night

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Ekholm, Draisaitl, Kane: maintenance men by day, difference makers by night

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Should the Oilers keep rolling with Pickard in net?

Justin Bourne joins the Sportsnet Central to discuss the Vancouver-Edmonton series, including Canucks players taking accountability for loss, Thatcher Demko’s possible return, and the goaltender situation for the Oilers.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Zack Kassian recalls his experience in the 2017 playoffs with the Oilers

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are memorable for many fans. For Edmonton Oilers fans, it was the year the Copper and Blue made it back to the promised land for the first time since the 2006 Stanley Cup run. The Oilers were led by 19-year-old Connor Mc...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Better Lait Than Never: Calvin Pickard, Evan Bouchard, and the Oilers tie the series at two

Wednesday afternoon means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is all and ready to massage your earholes and carry you through the rest of the week. This week, we’re talking about my time in Vancouver, Kris Knoblauch giving Calvin Pickard the Ga...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on who will be starting in net in Thursday night’s Game 5 tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

How will Tocchet’s comment on accountability affect players?

Scott Oake and Kelly Hrudey discuss the calling out by Canucks’ Rick Tocchet to certain players, and how they need to contain Oilers’ Evan Bouchard after a pair of game-winners in the series.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

SOCIALS SAY: Potent posts from Oilers' 3-2 win over Canucks in Game 4

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Ex-Oilers tough guy Hendricks has become an AHL GM

A former Edmonton Oilers fan favourite has officially become a general manager in the AHL. In a news release sent out today, the Minnesota Wild announced changes to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. Among those changes was replacing former GM Micha...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive