Edmonton Oilers
Zach Hyman: A Great First Impression
- Spencer P
- September 9, 2022
Before Joining The Oilers On July 1st of 2021, the Oilers opened up free agency by announcing the signing of Zach Hyman, a Toronto Maple Leaf for the previous six seasons. In the NHL Entry Draft, Hyman was drafted 123rd overall by the Florida Panthers. Leading up to the draft, Hyman played in the Central […]
Read MoreIs Ken Holland Looking At The Right Option?
- Spencer P
- September 4, 2022
Heading into the 2021 offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks were expected to start their rebuild, finally bringing their dynasty years to a close, but that didn’t happen. Part of the reason was longtime Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, reportedly unhappy with the management’s decision to start the rebuild without warning. Ultimately, the Chicago Blackhawks decided to have […]
Read MoreEdmonton Oilers Hire Former Bruin as Assistant Coach
- Matt Barry
- July 28, 2022
The Edmonton Oilers announced hiring new assistant coach Mark Stuart on Wednesday. Stuart was an assistant at his alma mater Colorado College in 2021-22. This will be the former NHL defenseman’s first NHL coaching job. Stuart will assist Oilers’ Head Coach Jay Woodcroft with fellow assistants Glen Gulutzan and Dave Manson. Stuart was an assistant […]
Read MoreOilers Seem Ready to Say Goodbye to Evander Kane
- Spencer P
- July 11, 2022
Since joining the Oilers in late January, Kane immediately impacted the Oilers’ offense. In his first game against the Montreal Canadiens. When Kane joined the Oilers, they were both going through a very rough time. Kane, with his personal life having troubles left and right, and the Oilers seemingly free-falling in the standings to 5th […]
Read MoreDuncan Keith Has Called It A Career
- Spencer P
- July 8, 2022
Per Pierre LeBrun, Duncan Keith has told the Edmonton Oilers he is officially retiring. The Oilers previously gave Keith a deadline of July 1st to let them know his plans, but after two deadline extensions, Keith has decided to hang them up. He might not be the only one on the Oilers to have played […]
Read MoreJets: All Time 1st Round Picks
- Rick Haley
- July 8, 2022
With the Jets selecting Rutger McGroarty (14th) and Brad Lambert (30th) in this year’s amateur draft, let’s take a minute for an historical look at all of the team’s first rounders dating back to 2011. With 12 first-round picks in the first 11 years, there have been some diamonds, and there have been some duds. […]
Read MoreOilers give head coach Jay Woodcroft three-year extension
- Ryan O'Hara
- June 21, 2022
The era of Jay Woodcroft will remain with the Edmonton Oilers. The 45-year-old head coach will remain with the team after signing a three-year extension, a deal which was announced on Tuesday. Woodcroft replaced Dave Tippett, who was fired as head coach of the Oilers on Feb. 10, after the team had won just seven […]
Read MoreOpinion: Losing Puljujarvi Would Be a Big Blunder for Oilers
- Spencer P
- June 18, 2022
Since joining the Oilers in 2016, after being selected 4th overall in the NHL Entry Draft, Jesse Puljujarvi has had a rocky relationship with the Oilers. From getting sent back up and down, dealing with injuries, and even leaving the team for a season, it’s safe to say Puljujarvi and the Oilers haven’t always been […]
Read MoreOilers: Leon Draisatil battled major injury for nearly all of the playoffs
- Ryan O'Hara
- June 8, 2022
The grimacing was a dead giveaway. But Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland confirmed Wednesday that forward Leon Draisaitl was battling a high-ankle sprain for nearly a month. Holland explained that Draisaitl injured the ankle during Game 6 of the quarterfinals against the Los Angeles Kings. But like a typical hockey player, Draisatil put on his […]
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