Category: Oilers
Has Surrey's Arshdeep Bains done enough to make the Canucks?
Arshdeep BainsCanucks 4, Oilers 1: Bains scored a goal on the power play, getting himself open on the backdoor of the Edmonton crease and wiring home a one-timed shot with aplomb
Read more2024-25 Edmonton Oilers Resembling 1980s Teams
Wayne GretzkyHaving watched the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years, I can’t help but notice that the 2024-25 version, especially the forward group, resembles the high-flying Oilers of the 80s and…
Read moreWhy the Oilers Released Mike Hoffman from his PTO
Edmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers announced that they have released Mike Hoffman from his professional tryout (PTO) on Monday. The veteran forward played in four games for the Oilers, scoring a goal…
Read moreThree Takeaways – More progress, but a 5-4 Kraken loss to the Oilers
KrakenThe Kraken lost 5-4 to the Oilers on Saturday in what would have been a crushing and embarrassing defeat if it were a regular-season game. Thankfully, this was just a meaningless preseason contest, so none of us need to lose sleep over it. After conceding another early goal, just like they did last...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Kings
Vincent DesharnaisIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers make a huge trade this season? Meanwhile, could Calle Jarnkrok be a trade candidate out of Toronto? Finally,…
Read moreSportsnet Insiders rank the NHL's top 50 players: 10-1
OilersAs a swell of talent, creativity, and jaw-dropping production, pushes hockey to new heights, who is leading the charge? We asked Sportsnet's Insiders to rank the best of the best.
Read moreK-Wings add Shields
BulldogsKALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that rookie defenseman Jaden Shields has signed a contract for the 2024-25 season. Shields, 24, tallied 39 points (11g-28a) in his senior season for … Continue reading → The post K-Win...
Read moreEvening Notes: Lavoie, Carlsson, Lindgren
WinnipegEdmonton Oilers forward Raphael Lavoie will miss the next few days with an apparent lower-body injury (as per Daniel Nugent-Bowman from The Athletic) Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch told the media that the 23-year-old will likely get back on the ice Friday and will miss tomorrow night’s game against Win...
Read morePre-Season Gm2: Jets @ Oilers Recap
OilersAfter dropping the pre-season opener 5-2 at home against the Minnesota Wild, the Winnipeg Jets were hoping to get in the win column on Sunday versus the Edmonton Oilers. The northern Albertan franchise was opening their exhibition schedule this evening, but neither coaching staff put any star player...
Read moreEvander Kane Expected To Miss At Least Four Months
OilersOilers winger Evander Kane had surgery Friday in New York City to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias, and two torn lower abdominal muscles, as indicated last week. There’s no firm timeline for his return, but he won’t be back in the lineup until January or February at the earliest, Sp...
Read morePacific Notes: Oilers, Tocchet, Mantha
Brad HollandThe Oilers announced multiple hockey operations promotions and additions today, chief among them confirming Zack Kassian’s return to the organization as a pro scout, as previously reported. But that wasn’t the only notable hiring. They’ve also promoted former NHLer Warren Rychel to their director of...
Read moreOilers add Michaelian, Clement
OilersTULSA, Okla. —The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the signings of forward Justin Michaelian and defenseman Jack Clement for the 2024-25 season. Michaelian joins the … Continue reading → The post Oi...
Read moreEvander Kane to miss start of season for Oilers
Edmonton OilersEvander Kane will miss the start of this season for the Edmonton Oilers and will have surgery. “He’s going to be out for a while,” Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said Wednesday. “I don’t want to speculate on that. I … Continue reading → The post Evander Kane to miss start of season for Oilers fi...
Read moreOilers Sign Mike Hoffman To PTO
OilersThe Oilers have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout, the team said Wednesday. Hoffman, 34, will look to get his feet back under him in Edmonton after a trying 2023-24 campaign. Entering the final season of a three-year, $13.5MM deal he signed with the Canadiens in 2021, Montreal mov...
Read moreOilers Mutually Part Ways With Assistant GM Brad Holland
Brad HollandThe Edmonton Oilers won’t bring assistant general manager Brad Holland into the 2024-25 season, announcing the two sides have mutually parted ways. Holland was promoted to assistant GM in 2022, joining Keith Gretzky and Bill Scott in supporting Oilers GM Ken Holland, Brad’s father. Edmonton chose no...
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