Author: Matthew Baer

Time to Give Ken Holland His Roses

Not even a year ago, maybe not even six months ago, I was a Ken Holland critic, but now the time has come to give Ken Holland his flowers. Many have failed as Oilers G.M over the last 15 years, from Peter Chiarelli to Steve Tambellini, the man making the moves has continually disappointed fans […]

Breaking: Stuart Skinner signs 3-year, $7.8m extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed up-and-coming rookie netminder Stuart Skinner to a 3-year extension, paying him an average of 2.6 million a season. For the first year of the extension, Skinner will earn $2.1m in salary+ and a $200k signing bonus. Year 2 has him with $2.5 million; in the final year, he will earn […]

Report: Oilers to host 2023 Heritage Classic

Twenty years after hosting the NHL’s inaugural outdoor game, the Edmonton Oilers will be back hosting the 2023 installment of the heritage classic. There is no set date or opponent at this point. All that is known is that the game will be played in October 2023 in Edmonton. Although, it seems the most likely […]

Edmonton Oilers: Identity Crisis

There are two guarantees in life, and for the sake of this article, they are a disappointment and having an identity crisis. Unfortunately for the Oilers, they’re experiencing both right now. Last year after 20 games, the Oilers had a record of 15-5, while this year, they are a measly 10-10. Despite the five win […]

Edmonton Oilers: Life without Kane

Evander Kane was injured late in the 2nd period in the Oilers game against the Tampa Lightning on Tuesday night and is expected to miss 3-4 months. Say what you will about Evander Kane, but the fact is the Edmonton Oilers are going to miss him dearly. Since he joined the team in January of […]

Edmonton Oilers: No Need to Panic

Different year, same problems, that is the narrative to start the season in Edmonton. For reasons no one can explain, the Oilers cannot start games off properly. It has been a problem over the last few years and has continued to be the trend through these first two games. If you want to be a […]

Edmonton Oilers: The Bison King

Jesse Puljujärvi is the most polarizing player the Oilers have had in God knows how long. There seem to be no neutral opinions on a player who seems genuine and likable. Puljujärvi, who was setting the world on fire in the 2021 half of last season, had a pretty rough 2022 half, battling Covid and […]

Edmonton Oilers: Opening Night Roster

It’s that time of year again, kids back in school, leaves falling, and most importantly, Oilers hockey is back. Training camp has already started and with the Oilers’ first preseason game being on Sunday, I want to talk about who should be on the Oiler’s roster come opening night. So, without further ado, here is […]

Edmonton Oilers: Defending Darnell Nurse

Darnell Nurse and his contract have been the topic of a lot of offseason chatter for oilers fans throughout the offseason. This year will mark the first year of Nurse’s 8-year $74 million contract (9.25 per year), which has many fans concerned that he won’t be able to live up to that or anywhere near. […]

Edmonton Oilers: 7 Keys to a Stanley Cup Run

I know what you’re thinking “The Oilers?? Didn’t they get embarrassed in 4 games to the Avalanche??”. Well, yeah… they did. But, they improved. If you are a believer, I hope reading these reasons gives you some reassurance. If you don’t believe it, I hope these seven reasons will have you rooting for the blue […]