Leon Draisaitl

Updates on Edmonton Oilers Ahead of Game 5

It’s Not Over Until It’s Over The Edmonton Oilers practiced today in Sunrise, Florida, ahead of a pivotal Game 5 tomorrow night at 8:00 PM ET (6:00 PM MT). They are currently trailing 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final after a dominant 8-1 victory over Florida on Saturday night. In that game, Connor McDavid broke […]

Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 4 | 06/15/2024

I wonder if during practice, the players put on a famous speech scene from a sports movie to maybe pump them up a bit more. After Game 2, Connor McDavid said, “I look forward to people doubting us again.” Then after Game 3, he looked more shocked in his presser about the situation the Edmonton […]

How Can the Boston Bruins Use Their $21.2 Million in Cap Space?

The NHL has announced a salary cap increase next season to $88 million per team. The Boston Bruins currently have $21.2 million in cap space per CapFriendly, with the eventual signing of restricted free agent Jeremy Swayman waiting in the wings. The Bruins’ General Manager, Don Sweeney, is also hunting for a center, a scoring […]

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Recap | 06/11/2024

Chaotic and vicious are the only ways to describe what happened during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. It was a game that left a bad taste in both fan bases’ mouths but for very different reasons. Edmonton fans were upset over the lack of the Oilers’ scoring and missed calls, while Florida fans […]

A Look Back at Ken Holland’s Tenure as Detroit Red Wings General Manager

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. The former general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Ken Holland, is the general manager of the Oilers. This is the first time that Holland has led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Finals. In 22 years in the role for […]

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Preview | 06/06/2024

Redemption and glory are just four wins away for Florida. It’s been a long year since we got back to this point, but the Panthers are finally back on hockey’s biggest stage to achieve what they didn’t last year: raising the Stanley Cup for the first time ever. The only thing standing in their way […]

Trio of Oilers Lead the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Points

1st – Connor McDavid The Edmonton Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid, continues to dominate the NHL Playoffs, leading all skaters with an impressive 31 points. This total includes 26 assists and five goals in 18 games played. McDavid’s career playoff points have now reached 106, and he’s earned the distinction of being the 4th fastest player […]

The Edmonton Oilers are Heading to the Stanley Cup Final

“Cup or Bust” The Edmonton Oilers had a tough start to the season with a 2-9-1 record, leading to the firing of Head Coach Jay Woodcroft. However, Head Coach Kris Knoblauch took over and led the team to a remarkable turnaround, including a 16-game win streak. In a crucial game on Sunday night, the Oilers […]

NHL Playoffs Recap: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Game 6 | 06/02/2024

The Dallas Stars, the best road team in the league, were tested by the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The Stars fell to the Oilers 2-1 in a do-or-die Game 6 at Rogers Place. Edmonton won the series 4-2 over Dallas to advance to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006. The Stars’ starting lineup featured […]

NHL Playoffs Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 5 | 05/31/2024

The Dallas Stars returned to Dallas to host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 on Friday night. The Stars fell to the Oilers 3-1 at the American Airlines Center. Edmonton leads the series 3-2 over Dallas. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Logan Stankoven, Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell, and Jake Oettinger. Oettinger […]