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The latest addition to the Edmonton Oilers goaltending room

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2023 NHL Entry Draft experience was a light one, especially compared to previous years. Ken Holland and his staff only had three picks with the first coming at 56th overall, when they selected Beau Akey from the Barrie Colts. Thr...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers are the most improved team in Pacific Division this off-season, says analytics expert. Hmm

Published: 9 months ago by Edmonton Journal

‘No allegations or indication of anything beyond inappropriate texts’ found after four-month investigation leads to University of Vermont firing men’s hockey coach Todd Woodcroft

Further information surrounding a University of Vermont investigation into former men’s hockey team head coach Todd Woodcroft — and what happened since — came to light on Wednesday. A day after news broke from the university that Woodcroft had been f...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ten Edmonton Oilers players feature in the NHL Top 250 Fantasy Rankings

Despite getting knocked out in the second round of the playoffs to the eventual Cup winning Vegas Golden Knights, the Edmonton Oilers are poised to be one of the NHL’s best teams in the 2023-24 season. With several players coming off career seasons,...

Published: 9 months ago by The Oil Rig

84 Days Until The Season Begins

Throughout the summer and into the fall, we’ll be counting down the days until the Edmonton Oilers begin their 2023-24 season with a daily trip down memory lane. There are 84 days to go, so let’s continue the countdown with someone who celebrates the...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Winnipeg Jets avoid arbitration, agree to two-year contract with former L.A. Kings forward

The Winnipeg Jets and forward Gabriel Vilardi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract worth $9 million Cdn on Wednesday.

Published: 9 months ago by CBC Sports

A Better Time and a Higher Bar

When you’re looking around for meaningful news about the Edmonton Oilers — any NHL team for that matter — in the middle of July, the pickings are usually slim and none. That’s the way it is at this time of the off-season. Aside from crackerjack video...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Video coach Jeremy Coupal parting ways with the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are losing a significant member of their coaching staff as video coach Jeremy Coupal will be leaving the team. News of Coupal’s departure was first reported by TSN’s Ryan Rishaug. Big loss for Oilers coaching staff. Video man Jere...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Top 5 Defenseman In Edmonton Oilers History

The Edmonton Oilers have had some of the greatest defensemen in NHL history on their roster. From Hall of Famers to Stanley Cup champions, the Oilers have had a plethora of talented players on their blue line. Here are the top 5 Edmonton Oilers defen...

Published: 9 months ago by Oil On Whyte

Report: Jets sign Vilardi to 2-year, $6.875M deal

The Winnipeg Jets signed restricted free-agent forward Gabriel Vilardi to a two-year pact with an average annual value of $3.4375 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.His arbitration hearing was set for July 28. The Jets acquired Vilardi fr...

Published: 9 months ago by The Score