Edmonton Oilers

Klim Kostin is The Enforcer Detroit Desperately Needed

Klim Kostin hasn’t even played for the Red Wings yet, and he’s already becoming one of my favorite players. With his play style, he’s guaranteed to be a fan favorite in Detroit. Klim Kostin Stats Kostin is a 6′ 3″, 215-pound winger from Penza, Russia. He was drafted in the 1st round back in 2017, […]

Olivier Rodrigue Re-signs With Edmonton Oilers

It’s not a world freezing signing, but it’s an important one for the farm. The Edmonton Oilers re-signed prospect goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to a one-year, two-way contract that will pay him $775K. The 22-year-old, turning 23 on Thursday, drafted 62nd overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, is coming off his best season statistically with the […]

First Buyout Window Closed, Who Was Bought Out?

The first buyout window of the 2023 NHL offseason has come to a close on June 30th. Teams were either shopping these contracts or preparing to buy the players out before the deadline. With free agency being in full swing and the bought-out players finding a new home, let’s dive into each player’s former contract […]

Edmonton Oilers Signs Lane Pederson and Connor Brown

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with two unrestricted free agents. Lane Pederson was a Group six unrestricted free agent who was signed by Ken Holland on a two-year contract worth $775k annually. Connor Brown was signed to a one-year contract with a guaranteed $775k salary and a potential for $3.25 million in performance […]

Wading into the buyouts for the Sharks

Many big names have seen their contracts bought out this offseason, and as Mike Grier continues to turn over the San Jose Sharks roster, is it possible for the Sharks to add one of these big-name players to a short-term contract where they could look to reestablish their value on a team with plenty of […]

Who Was Selected on Day One of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has all of the hype surrounding it, here at Inside The Rink, a group of multiple writers wrote prospect profiles throughout a set period of time. Day one of the draft is upon us and the first 32 selections have arrived. 1st overall – Chicago Blackhawks With the first overall […]

NHL Awards Night: Edmonton Oilers Recap

The Academy Awards of hockey. The best of the best during the NHL season, replacing skates and mitts with suits and ties. Or, if you’re Connor McDavid, using a rope as a belt that one year. Here is your update on how our Oilers faired on hockey’s fanciest night. Stuart Skinner: The fifth Oiler to […]

Mikael Backlund(A) skating for the Calgary Flames

Mikael Backlund Captures King Clancy Trophy

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund has won the 2023 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community. The winner is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association […]

Connor McDavid Wins Multiple Awards

Connor McDavid earned his third career Hart Trophy after leading the NHL in goals (64), assists (89), and points (153); all three categories are career highs for McDavid. McDavid has consistently shown improvement year after year, his 2022-23 campaign only further proved it. McDavid’s 153 points rank 15th all-time for points recorded in a single […]

Bargain Bin: Oilers, Jets, Flyers, Bruins, NHL Draft

It feels like there’s not a lot going on, but so much at the same time in the National Hockey League. In Saturday’s edition of Bargain Bin, I focused on a lot of rumour-based stuff and some news. Today, I’m going to focus on some more news and less of the rumour-based stuff without straying […]