The Edmonton Oilers had quite the busy offseason, with one signing in particular addition standing out. 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin was added in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks. Signed to a two-year, $1 million contract in mid-August, the Canucks decided to move on and the Oilers took him on as somewhat of a reclamation project,…
Ty Emberson’s transition from San Jose to Edmonton has proven to be a significant adjustment, with the defenseman struggling to find his footing early on in the 2024-25 season. When the Oilers moved Cody Ceci to get Emberson from the San Jose Sharks, the hope was that he would be an under-the-radar acquisition. He hasn’t…
The Edmonton Oilers did score a power play goal on Tuesday night, but their numbers on the man advantage are still not where the team would like them to be. Now 2-19, head coach Kris Knoblauch pulled the blender out at practice and it looks like he’s finally going to pull the trigger on rumored…
In today’s NHL Trade Talk recap (Oct. 22, 2024), the Florida Panthers extended the contract of head coach Paul Maurice, while the reports suggest that Elias Pettersson is having trouble dealing with the Vancouver market. Finally, the Edmonton Oilers lost a close one in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes amid rumors of changes to their…
Vancouver Canucks: Tyler Myers Celebrates 1000th NHL Game in Resilient Shutout Victory Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers recently celebrated his 1000th NHL game. In the post, he reflects on the emotional milestone with his family in attendance. While no longer the offensive force he once was, Myers has evolved into a key leader on the…
With a 2-4-0 record this season, things have not started the way the Edmonton Oilers might have hoped. After going to the Stanley Cup Final and making what the team thought were positive offseason changes, it’s become clear this version of the Oilers is older and slower, missing key pieces that the group needs to…
The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles this season go beyond a slow start. The lack of scoring contributions from recent draft picks is a significant factor alongside underperforming stars and goaltending. Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal highlights the team’s challenge: “The Oilers are not getting contributions to their NHL roster right now from any Edmonton draft…
Liam Draxl was the star at the second edition of the Edmonton National Bank Challenger last week, winning both the singles and doubles titles at the ITF M25 tournament. Canadians accounted for wins in three of the four draws at the combined event, with Kayla Cross lifting the trophy in the women’s doubles. Seeded No….
Former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is talking to several teams about a contract for this season. Among them is the Edmonton Oilers who are reportedly in discussions with the NHL veteran. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the belief is that Edmonton has already had conversations with Shattenkirk’s camp. He writes: His camp, led…
Mark Giordano, the NHL’s oldest player last season, is reportedly still determined to extend his NHL career. He’s looking to land a job with a contender and there are four teams being linked to him: the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Rangers. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is reporting the connection…
