Edmonton Oilers

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 […]

Ghosts Of Oilers Past: Justin Schultz

Initially a prospect of the Anaheim Ducks, drafted 43rd overall in 2008. Justin Schultz had 91 points in 108 games played for the West Kelowna Warriors in the British Columbia Hockey League. Schultz followed this up with 113 points in 121 games played for the University of Wisconsin in the Western College Hockey Association. Schultz […]

NHL: A Hater’s Guide to the Stanley Cup Final

If you’re finding it difficult to get behind the Panthers or Golden Knights, here are a few reasons to cheer against them. If you’re a Florida Panthers or Vegas Golden Knights fan, you have every reason to tune in when the Stanley Cup Final begins on June 3. You’re one of the lucky ones whose team made it. […]

Golden Knights Pietrangelo and Oilers Nurse both suspended 1 game

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspension on Thursday. The Vegas Golden Knights will be without their best defenseman in Game 5, with their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers hanging in the balance. Alex Pietrangelo was suspended for one game Thursday by the NHL Department of Player Safety for his slash on Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl […]