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Oilers’ Draisaitl States McDavid Will Do “What’s Best For Him” on Next Contract

The Edmonton Oilers finally completed a contract extension with superstar forward Leon Draisaitl, as they announced on Tuesday (Sept. 3) morning that they had extended him for eight more seasons…

Published: 4 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers Propsect Countdown #9: Eemil Vinni

A note about the criteria of to be included in this countdown. The player must be 25 or younger when the season starts and he must have played less than 50 NHL games. As such, a player like Noah Philp is excluded because of his age. Players like Dyla...

Published: 4 months ago by Oilers Nation

It's been a long time since Oilers fans had it this good

Forty years after Gretzky and Messier, Edmonton once again boasts two of the best players in the world

Published: 4 months ago by Edmonton Journal

The final four: Comparing the last active members of the legendary 2003 draft class

Of the remarkable 2003 draft class, only Brent Burns, Corey Perry, Ryan Suter, and Marc-André Fleury remain active NHLers.

Published: 4 months ago by Daily Faceoff

NHL Contracts: What Draisaitl’s Deal Means for the Future

The Edmonton Oilers recently locked up one of their cornerstone players, Leon Draisaitl, with an eight-year, $112 million contract extension. This deal cements Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton and raises questions…

Published: 4 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Leon Draisaitl’s new contract with the Oilers is pricey, but well-deserved

It’s official; Leon Draisaitl is staying in Edmonton. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million dollar contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, carrying an average annual value of $14M. The contract wi...

Published: 4 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers take first step in "16-14-10" plan. Will it pay off in Stanley Cup glory?

Published: 4 months ago by Edmonton Journal

How Draisaitl’s Deal Changes Marner’s Contract Talks with Maple Leafs

The recent announcement of Leon Draisaitl‘s eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers will officially make Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL. While the Oilers have secured…

Published: 4 months ago by The Hockey Writers

NHLers donate big as Gaudreau family GoFundMe tops $500k

The hockey community has shown up in support of the Gaudreau family after the tragic death of brothers Johnny and Matthew. The two were killed when cycling the night before their sister’s wedding. They were hit by a drunk driver who was driving aggre...

Published: 4 months ago by Daily Hive

Scout’s Analysis: Where Ty Emberson fits on Edmonton’s defence

As part of their off-season lineup shuffling, the Oilers brought in 24-year-old defenceman Ty Emberson from San Jose. Scout Jason Bukala examines the player and projects where he fits into the lineup.

Published: 4 months ago by SportsNet