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ESPN names Connor McDavid one of Top 100 Professional Athletes of 2000s

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named one of the top athletes of the 2000s by ESPN. McDavid came in at No. 98 on their list that has so far seen 49 athletes named. The only other hockey player in the first half of ESPN’s list is Washi...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

How Oilers' latest trade furthers effort to favour a more rugged playing style

Here's a look at the trade and what the organization may be hoping to accomplish with the new focus.

Published: 5 months ago by The Athletic

Predicting Evan Bouchard’s Next Contract with the Oilers

After losing in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers were forced to embark on a pivotal offseason. Not only did Ken Holland step down as…

Published: 5 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Darnell Nurse: Controversial player review

Darnell Nurse is one of the longest-tenured Edmonton Oilers, but that is not to say it has always been smooth sailing for the former seventh overall pick out of the SOO Greyhounds. With the past season being Nurse’s tenth with the NHL club, this arti...

Published: 5 months ago by The Oil Rig

Stamkos: Expectation for Predators is to 'go on a run' in playoffs

Steven Stamkos' arrival in Nashville undoubtedly raises expectations for the franchise, but the veteran forward believes the Predators are well-equipped to handle the added pressure."You look at elite goaltending, you look at an elite defensemen, you...

Published: 5 months ago by The Score

McDavid vs. Crosby: Which generational talent had the better career by 27?

Whose resume is more impressive through nine NHL seasons?

Published: 5 months ago by Daily Faceoff

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Blues, Canucks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Joe Pavelski considered returning to the San Jose Sharks before announcing his retirement. How close did he get to signing? Meanwhile, how close are the…

Published: 5 months ago by The Hockey Writers

A look at five realistic candidates who could be the next general manager of the Edmonton Oilers

Surely I can’t be the only one who forgot the Edmonton Oilers don’t have a general manager right now, right? With the offseason CEO and interim GM Jeff Jackson has had, it’s easy to forget. He’s made some excellent moves in the first two weeks of sum...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation

Is the dark horse candidate the obvious choice for Edmonton Oilers GM?

Published: 5 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Matthew Savoie lands on The Athletic’s Top 100 NHL Prospects list

When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres earlier this summer, they immediately landed the new top prospect in their system. The St. Albert native was selected with the first-overall pick in the 2019 WHL Draft by the Wi...

Published: 5 months ago by Oilers Nation