Oilers, Flames Rivalry Renewed Rob Soria | July 23, 2017 For hockey fans of a certain vintage, the phrase “Battle of Alberta” jogs up glorious memories from the past. Unfortunately, it has been so long since both teams have been…
Best Erie Otters in Franchise History Hali Hetz | July 17, 2017 In an Ontario Hockey League traditionally dominated by the London Knights, the Erie Otters have been graced with some very exceptional players that have allowed the club to hold their…
Eichel: Show Me the McMoney Jeff Seide | July 15, 2017 One of the most memorable phrases in the 1996 romantic comedy Jerry Maguire is now coming to life between phenom Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres: “Show me the money!”…
Free Agency, Salary Cap & NHL Parity Leah Dyck | July 9, 2017 The weeks leading up to and on the first day of the 2017 NHL’s free agency period have unveiled a lot about the direction the league is heading. When it…
Oilers, Draisaitl in Odd Spot Rob Soria | July 6, 2017 With the Edmonton Oilers officially announcing the signing of Connor McDavid to an eight-year extension yesterday afternoon, the sole focus of Oil Country has now shifted to the immediate future of…
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…
Connor McDavid Signs Contract Extension With Oilers Brandon Share-Cohen | July 5, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers and captain Connor McDavid have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth $100 million that will kick in at the start of the 2018-19 season.…
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…
The Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid and Lazy Narratives Rob Soria | July 2, 2017 From the moment news broke of the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid negotiating an apparent eight-year/ $106 million deal, there have been those scratching their heads and wondering why. If the…
Oilers Aren’t Trading Leon Draisaitl Shane Sander | July 1, 2017 It started with a tweet, and it snowballed. On the eve of free agency, NHL Network analyst Brian Lawton suggested it’s possible that the Edmonton Oilers are shopping restricted free…
Edmonton Oilers Buying Out Benoit Pouliot Brandon Share-Cohen | June 29, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday that they would be placing veteran forward Benoit Pouliot on unconditional waivers with the intent to buy out the two remaining years of his contract. By…
McDavid to Sign Monster Extension With the Oilers Jim Parsons | June 28, 2017 The contract extension coming between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid is a monster. McDavid will be officially the highest paid player in the NHL since the new eight-year maximum…
