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Edmonton Oilers babies bringing new perspective to dressing room

When they began this journey all those years ago, players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Darnell Nurse were the kids, thrown into the deep end of the National Hockey League pool and left to dog paddle their way to maturity. Today, 30 and 28, they’re th...

Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

A Four Quarter Look at the Oilers Schedule

The 2023-24 NHL regular season begins in less than a month, when the puck drops on another NHL season on October 10th in Tampa Bay. The Lightning host Nashville at 3:30 MT, Chicago is in Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. MT and Vegas will raise their Stanley Cup...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

How McDavid and Draisaitl’s high performance inspires Oilers’ Nurse and Nugent-Hopkins

Edmonton Oilers duo Darnell Nurse and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins discuss the impact Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have on the rest of the team with their play on the ice and their leadership in the locker room.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

NHL Notebook: Chicago Blackhawks to retire Chris Chelios’ jersey and Philadelphia Flyers add former Edmonton Oilers draft pick, Bob Murray, and Dany Heatley to staff

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they will retire the No. 7 jersey of legendary defenceman and Hall of Famer Chris Chelios on February 25th, 2024, during a pregame ceremony at the United Center. Chelios, 61, concluded his illustrious NHL ca...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

About Vincent Desharnais

I’ve got to admit I wasn’t familiar with The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, but he did a terrific interview with Vincent Desharnais of the Edmonton Oilers last Thursday. It’s definitely worth a listen with Desharnais discussing overcoming anxiety a...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

2023-24’s Biggest Storylines #10 – Breakout Forwards

With the season slowly creeping up on us, I’ve decided to start counting down the ten biggest storylines that I think will shape the Oilers 2023-24 campaign. With basically the same roster returning, aside from a few minor tweaks and one somewhat siz...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Training Camp Hopeful No. 5: Raphael Lavoie

Some interesting conversations about Raphael Lavoie in the comments section this weekend. Some posters feel he’s a lock, or should be,…

Published: 1 year ago by Lowetide

Oilers Notes: Drake Caggiula getting a fresh restart with hopefully a second stint in Edmonton

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Who Plays with McDavid & Draisaitl on the Oilers Top Two Lines?

The post Who Plays with McDavid & Draisaitl on the Oilers Top Two Lines? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers has two of the top players in the NHL. Who should their linemates be this seaso...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Monday Mailbag – What do you expect from Vincent Desharnais in 2023-24?

Happy Monday, dear Internet friends, and welcome to a fresh edition of the Mailbag to help get your week started and keep you up to date on all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, we’re looking at expectations for Vinny Desharnais, upgrading the penal...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation