Oiler Hockey Blog

Leon Draisaitl’s Contract Extension: A Smart Move!

Explore a detailed analysis of Leon Draisaitl's blockbuster 8-year, $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. This article breaks down Draisaitl's impact as one of the NHL's elite players, his exceptional playoff performance, and the potential risks and rewards for the Oilers. Dive into the implications of this signing for Edmonton's future and the broader NHL landscape."

Published: 1 month ago

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Edmonton Oilers’ Salary Cap Analysis: The Impact of Not Matching Offer Sheets

Explore the Edmonton Oilers’ strategic decision to not match offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Understand the salary cap implications and how this move impacts their future roster construction.

Published: 1 month ago

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Analysis: Vasily Podkolzin and Ty Emberson

Explore the Edmonton Oilers' trades for Vasily Podkolzin and Ty Emberson, analyzing their impact on the roster, salary cap space, and potential offer sheets for young stars Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway.

Published: 1 month ago

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Should the Oilers Match the Offer Sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway?

Should the Oilers match the offer sheets for Broberg and Holloway

Published: 2 months ago

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Sam Gagner Returns: What to Expect from the Oilers' Veteran Forward

The Edmonton Oilers recently made a significant move by signing Sam Gagner to a league minimum contract, and fans are eager to see what the veteran forward will bring to the table.

Published: 11 months ago

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Oilers Lose Again: Make Flyers Look Good

The Oilers lost 4-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers. Zack Hyman scored the lone goal assisted by Connor McDavid and Cody Cecil

Published: 11 months ago

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Dominant Oilers Cruise to Victory: A Night of Records and Stellar Performances

Edmonton Oiler dominant win over the Nashville Predators

Published: 11 months ago

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Is Beau Akey Any Good?

Is the Oilers 2nd round pick from the 2023 NHL entry draft any good?

Published: 1 year ago

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Reid Schaefer Highlights

If you want to skip reading about Reid and go to the highlights just scroll to the bottom of the article. There is a bit of controversy around the Oilers picking Reid Schaefer with the 32nd overall pick, he's an older prospect so one could fairly expect more offense and some draft rankings had him well below where the Oilers picked him.

Published: 2 years ago

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Is McDavid Changing His Game?

Connor McDavid is the fastest player in the world with the puck on his stick and Oiler fans have become accustomed to seeing Connor get behind the defense to have a one on one chance against the goalie on a nightly basis. It has been typical throughout McDavid’s career to see him beat defensemen wide and cut in on the goalie but when was the last time you seen him do that?

Published: 3 years ago

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