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I track roster progress for the Oilers through late summer and all of training camp in two specific ways. “Riesen to…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Best player to wear each jersey number for the Edmonton Oilers: #21 to #30

Into the 20s we go. So far it’s been quite a ride through Edmonton Oilers history. The first 20 digits saw more than half of the team’s retired numbers come off the board in Al Hamilton (#3), Paul Coffey (#7), Glenn Anderson (#9), Mark Messier (#11),...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Oilers’ Desharnais Has To Earn New Contract Past 2023-24

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have a lot of players to re-sign after the 2023-24 season concludes, but one player that will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) and needs to…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Holland’s Patience With Oilers’ Prospects Could Pay Off in Big Way

Ken Holland has always had a ton of patience in developing prospects before bringing them into the NHL, and for many years as the general manager of the Detroit Red…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Jay Woodcroft’s Contributions to the Edmonton Oilers Success

Jay Woodcroft is a name that is synonymous with success in the world of ice hockey, especially when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. Over the past few years, he has played a crucial role in the team’s success as their head coach. Fans and analysts al...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Which Edmonton Oiler made you fall in love with the team?

The other day on Oilersnation Socials I asked the question “Who’s the first Edmonton Oiler you fell in love with” Because growing up or whenever you got into hockey, there’s that one player that stood out to someone, that one player who made you enjo...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Realistic Expectations for Oilers’ Vincent Desharnais in 2023-24

Vincent Desharnais finally made his NHL debut in 2022-23. The Edmonton Oilers called him up last season, seven years after he was drafted in the seventh round in 2016. He…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

NHL Notebook: Carolina Hurricanes sign Sebastian Aho to eight-year contract extension, Toronto Maple Leafs place goaltender Matt Murray on LTIR, and more

Carolina Hurricanes star forward Sebastian Aho received quite the birthday present as he agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $9.75 million AAV on Wednesday. In recent years, the Carolina Hurricanes have become a top cup-contending team,...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Better Lait Than Never: The Darnell Nurse blame game and waiting on Ryan McLeod

We’ve past the midway point of the work week and that means another episode of Better Lait Than Never is on deck and ready to pleasure your earholes. Okay, so maybe that sounds grosser than I meant, but I’m still excited about a new podcast episode a...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation