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

Lowetide: Ranking Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland’s 10 biggest moves

Holland's free-agent moves were far superior to his trades, and the Oilers' drafting was not a strength.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Report: Leafs, Nylander finalizing 8-year, $92M extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs and leading scorer William Nylander are finalizing an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $11.5 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.The cap hit will tie Nylander with Erik Karlsson as the f...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

NHL power rankings: Winnipeg Jets soar to the top of the standings

The Oilers also see a big jump, the Coyotes free fall, and the Panthers take over the top spot.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

32 Thoughts Podcast: America, we love you

Jeff and Elliotte show the American NHL teams some love off the top and start by focusing on Max Pacioretty’s return to play with the Washington Capitals and Brandt Clarke’s recall by the LA Kings.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Grading each NHL team's prospects' performance at the WJHC

Yet another thrilling edition of the World Junior Championship is in the rearview mirror.A U.S. squad full of NHL-drafted talent went undefeated en route to gold, while a Canadian squad with a similar amount of NHL draftees flamed out in the quarters...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Monday Mailbag – What should the game plan be for contract year Warren Foegele?

Happy Monday, Nation, and welcome to a fresh edition of the Mailbag to help get your week started and keep you updated on all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, we’re discussing potential trade targets, Warren Foegele’s future with the Oilers, Dylan...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

LeBrun: The decisions behind the Oilers’ turnaround — and what comes next? Catching up with GM Ken Holland

The Oilers are 17-6-0 since Kris Knoblauch took over as head coach, their season fully revived even if there’s much work still to be done.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Coach Knoblauch's secret for the Edmonton Oilers? Dividing the strongest, pumping the rest

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Huberdeau: Loss to injury-riddled Blackhawks 'tough one to swallow'

Jonathan Huberdeau and the Calgary Flames weren't thrilled with their loss to a Chicago Blackhawks squad that's decimated by injuries.“It's a tough one to swallow," Huberdeau told The FAN 960's Pat Steinberg after the Flames' 4-3 loss on Sunday. "It'...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Looking back at the Nail Yakupov era

When the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, a team in their own Decade of Darkness, spinning their wheels in the mud, it got me thinking of the Oilers of the past. Specially, the career of Nail Yakupov. Let’s be real here, the 2...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers Delay in Earning Playoff Spot Might Be Blessing In Disguise

The post Oilers Delay in Earning Playoff Spot Might Be Blessing In Disguise appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers may have learned a valuable lesson taking so long to finally earn themselves a playoff spot. The post Oilers Delay in E...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk