The Edmonton Oilers have made significant strides this offseason, but there’s still a glaring need on the right side of their defense. Specifically, the Oilers must find a suitable partner for defenseman Darnell Nurse, whose performance has been inconsistent, particularly when paired with Cody Ceci. Related: Oilers’ Defense Core Needs an Upgrade: Offseason or Trade…
Photo: John Mrakovcich The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed defenseman Dan Renouf to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. A two-time Calder Cup champion, Renouf played 63 games with the AHL’s Providence Bruins in 2023-24, notching five goals and 16 assists for 21 points while ranking second in the league in plus/minus rating…
Under the guidance of General Manager Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs have experienced a whirlwind of changes in their lineup and organization over the past year. Ken Campbell, a respected analyst from the Hockey News, points out that almost every facet of the team has been restructured. Yet, the core quartet of Auston Matthews,…
As the offseason progresses for the Edmonton Oilers, it is evident that the team is focusing on improving their defense core. According to a report by David Pagnotta on Hello Hockey, the Oilers are actively looking to make moves to upgrade their blue line. Trade rumors involving Brett Kulak and Cody Ceci have been circulating,…
The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy reshaping their blue line during NHL free agency and made headlines with some of their signings. As the dust has settled, the narrative surrounding one of the players signed has shifted. The signing of veteran defenseman Jani Hakanpaa is being questioned, with some wondering if the Maple Leafs just…
The situation surrounding Evander Kane‘s health has left many Edmonton Oilers fans scratching their heads. Just recently, it seemed like Kane was destined for a long hiatus due to a potential surgery, only for other reports to say he’ll be back for the start of next season, and that he was already spotted golfing, moving…
Nikita Grebyonkin is preparing for his first season playing in North America, likely with the Toronto Marlies. Last season, he registered 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points in 67 games with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the KHL. Few Maple Leafs prospects get diehard fans as excited as Grebyonkin. Drafted 135th overall in 2022 as…
After a Stanley Cup finals appearance, the Edmonton Oilers have made a few oil changes to their lineup this offseason. Despite being one of the only teams without a general manager (CEO Jeff Jackson is filling in as the acting GM), the Oilers still made noise during free agency. With many new faces and some…
In a surprising move on Friday, the Edmonton Oilers traded forward Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for top prospect Matt Savoie. This trade has sparked debate among fans and analysts, raising the question of who won the trade. Related: Oilers Land Matthew Savoie in Trade with Sabres for Ryan…
Leon Draisaitl’s agent Jiri Poner told Michael Bauer of Germany’s EishockeyNews this weekend that the ball was in the Oilers’ court when it came to a contract extension for the German superstar. Draisaitl is playing the 2024-25 season, the final of his current deal, at a salary of $8.5 million and is due for a…
