Understanding the Draisaitl Deal Jim Parsons | August 17, 2017 Wednesday, for most Edmonton Oilers fans, was a good day. As was announced mid-afternoon, the Oilers signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension worth $68 million. It was a deal…
A Final Look at Benoit Pouliot Zane Tomich | August 4, 2017 Benoit Pouliot’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers can be compared to a roller coaster that slowly climbed the tracks until it reached the very top, and everything suddenly stopped. Thus…
McDavid, Oilers Played His New Deal Perfectly Jim Parsons | July 6, 2017 By now (even though it’s been less than 24 hours), the eight-year contract extension given to Connor McDavid is old news. McDavid is going to be $100 million richer and…
Oilers Expectedly Underwhelming in Free Agency Shane Sander | July 4, 2017 Depth, depth and more depth was apparently Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli’s mantra when it came to July 1. The Oilers didn’t add one of the bigger fish in…
Eberle to NYI the Right Deal, Maybe Not Best Deal Jim Parsons | June 22, 2017 It had been rumored for some time and it happened on Thursday morning. Jordan Eberle was traded to the New York Islanders for forward Ryan Strome. It was difficult to know…
The Hall for Shattenkirk Trade That Almost Was Jim Parsons | February 26, 2017 Kevin Shattenkirk remains near the top of most trade bait boards and he’s easily among the most likely players to get traded prior to the March 1, 2017 NHL Trade…
Shattenkirk, Barrie and Other Oilers’ Trade Options Jim Parsons | February 1, 2017 With plenty of season remaining but the trade deadline not far away, the Edmonton Oilers are holding onto a playoff spot. Will the Oilers let their first potential glimpse at the…
Puljujarvi Demoted: Long Overdue or Smart Play? Jim Parsons | January 9, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers made some roster moves today that most have expected for some time. After a loss to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, the Oilers announced that Jesse Puljujarvi…
Oilers Top Trade Deadline Targets Jim Parsons | January 4, 2017 The lack of chemistry that seems to be setting in on Connor McDavid’s right wing is troubling. Jordan Eberle just can’t seem to mesh and is now closing in on…
Chiarelli: Good or Bad GM in 2016? Jim Parsons | January 1, 2017 As the 2016 calendar year closes, it’s only natural to reflect on some of the year’s major stories in Oil Country. In no way making that job a small task,…
Oilers Prioritizing Russell Extension: That’s a Mistake Jim Parsons | December 28, 2016 Social media was abuzz last night as news came out that seems to officially confirm the rumor the Edmonton Oilers are looking to extend defenseman Kris Russell to another contract. Doing…
Are Oilers Risking Asset Mismanagement? Jim Parsons | December 15, 2016 There has been a lot of talk lately about Kris Russell. Some of it centers around the fact that Russell has played well for the Edmonton Oilers and is logging…
