TSN Analyst Projects Next Contract Values for Oilers’ McDavid & Bouchard Brian Swane | September 11, 2024 On Sept. 3, the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension worth $112 million. With an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million, the contract carries…
McDavid Changes Offseason Strategy After Oilers’ Terrible Start to 2023-24 Brian Swane | September 9, 2024 A recent article by Sportsnet’s Marc Spector details how Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid has changed his approach to training this offseason. He interviewed McDavid for the article, which includes…
8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History Brian Swane | September 6, 2024 On Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
Oilers Receive Message From WWE Champion: “Finish Your Story” Brian Swane | September 3, 2024 Over the last couple years, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has collaborated with local professional sports teams to produce exclusive t-shirts that are sold when WWE holds a show in the…
Oscar Klefbom: the Edmonton Oilers’ Greatest ‘What If?’ Brian Swane | August 31, 2024 On Aug. 20, just over four years after he last played in a game, Oscar Klefbom announced his retirement from the NHL. He had suffered from serious shoulder issues throughout…
Holloway Is Latest in Long Line of Draft Picks That Don’t Stick With Oilers Brian Swane | August 28, 2024 In 2014 and 2015, the Edmonton Oilers used their top draft pick to select, respectively, Leon Draisaitl (third overall) and Connor McDavid (first overall). As part of the Oilers, Draisaitl…
6 Reasons Oilers Fans Should Be Excited About New Prospect Paul Fischer Brian Swane | August 26, 2024 There has been a lot of discussion in Oil Country recently over the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to not match the offer sheets that defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway…
Ceci Had His Critics But Deserves Appreciation for Time With Oilers Brian Swane | August 21, 2024 On Sunday (Aug. 18), the Edmonton Oilers dealt defenceman Cody Ceci and their third-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Ty…
5 Things to Know About New Oilers Forward Vasily Podkolzin Brian Swane | August 19, 2024 On Sunday (Aug. 18), the Edmonton Oilers traded for forward Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange for Podkolzin, Vancouver received the Ottawa Senators’ fourth-round selection in the 2025…
Oilers Got the Better of Blues in 1995 Shayne Corson Offer Sheet Saga Brian Swane | August 17, 2024 In an exceptionally rare move on Tuesday (Aug. 13), the St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of restricted free-agent (RFA) Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Broberg’s offer is…
Blues’ Offer Sheet Attack on Oilers Is Karma Catching Up Brian Swane | August 15, 2024 The St. Louis Blues sent shockwaves throughout Oil Country on Tuesday (Aug. 13) when they tendered offer sheets to a pair of Edmonton Oilers restricted free-agents, defenceman Philip Broberg and…
6 Fascinating Facts About New Oilers Hall of Famer Randy Gregg Brian Swane | August 12, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers recently announced that Randy Gregg and Craig MacTavish will be inducted into the Oilers Hall of Fame when Edmonton hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 25 at…
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