Oilers Can Turn to Skinner in Net During Smith’s Injury Absence Brian Swane | October 21, 2021 There is a sense of unease in Oil Country, as Edmonton Oilers starting goaltender Mike Smith was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 20, after he was hurt against the…
Oilers’ Goaltending Plans Affected by Stalock News Dale Bochon | September 25, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers received bad news at the start of their main training camp. Oilers general manager Ken Holland announced that goaltender Alex Stalock is unlikely to play this season…
Oilers Face Questions in Goal at Both NHL Level & in Minors Brian Swane | August 12, 2021 There is no more intriguing position in the Edmonton Oilers organization than goaltending. No position causes more consternation in Oil Country. While the Oilers appear to have all the pieces…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sharks, More Jim Parsons | August 8, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what will the Boston Bruins do to address a hole at the second-line center position? The Edmonton Oilers signed a couple of players on the…
Oilers Need to Address Their Goaltending This Offseason Julian Mongillo | June 28, 2021 It is no secret that Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland was on the hunt to address his goaltending situation during the 2020 offseason. He made a significant push to…
Oilers Might Already Have Their Goalie of the Future in Stuart Skinner Brian Swane | June 19, 2021 There are many questions this offseason around the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation: Bring back Mike Smith? Buy out Mikko Koskinen? Sign a big-name free agent? Swing a blockbuster trade? However,…
Oilers’ Prospect Updates: Broberg, McLeod, Jones, Skinner Julian Mongillo | April 28, 2021 In the last prospect update, we looked at big names like Evan Bouchard, and the newly signed Dylan Holloway as well as some AHL prospects. This time we will dive…
Oilers’ Prospects Stand Out During Condors’ 9-Game Winning Streak Teagan Giselbrecht | March 22, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers’ affiliate American Hockey League (AHL) team, the Bakersfield Condors, have battled their way back into contention after an abysmal 5-game losing skid to start their season. The…
Oilers’ Little-Known Backup Goalie Skinner Earns His First NHL Win The Old Prof | February 2, 2021 An Edmonton Oilers’ scoring binge couldn’t have come at a better time for Edmonton’s Sam and Sue Skinner family. Their son Stuart Skinner was making his NHL debut in goal…
Oilers News & Rumors: Chiasson, Draisaitl, McDavid, Barrie, Skinner, More Jim Parsons | February 1, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have quickly separated themselves from the rest of the field in terms of NHL scoring. How good…
Oilers’ Wild Win Over the Senators Had a Surprise Start & NHL Record Buzz Brian Swane | February 1, 2021 Local product Stuart Skinner made his National Hockey League debut at Rogers Place on Sunday and the host Edmonton Oilers blasted the Ottawa Senators 8-5 in a victory that was…
Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Grosenick, Bear, McDavid, More Jim Parsons | January 31, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk about the goaltending and which netminder will get the start Sunday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Oilers may…
