The Ottawa Senators have bolstered their forward depth by acquiring Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Roby Jarventie and a 2025 fourth-round pick. The trade was confirmed by both the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers on Monday afternoon. TRANSACTION: We have acquired forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson…
The Edmonton Oilers are currently over the salary cap and face the critical task of signing restricted free agents (RFAs) Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. The Oilers’ precarious cap situation leaves them particularly vulnerable to offer sheets, a rare but potentially disruptive move by other NHL teams. On July 12, during his show Oilers Now,…
Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer posted that goaltender Stuart Skinner is in the mix for Team Canada at the Four Nations Cup. Citing some stats that suggest Skinner is a great pick for the squad, Stauffer wrote, “Still just 25. Works hard. Will continue to improve.” For Oilers fans, they know just how good Skinner…
The Edmonton Oilers have secured forward Raphael Lavoie with a one-year, two-way contract featuring an AAV of $775,000 at the NHL level. Lavoie, who split the 2023-24 season between the Oilers and their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, recorded a career-high 28 goals and 22 assists for 50 points in 66 games with the Condors….
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…
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…
Photo: Micheline Veluvolu The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forwards Ryan McLeod and Ty Tullio. Savoie, the ninth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, made his pro debut with the AHL’s Rochester Americans during the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs and saw action in six games…
With two days of 2024 NHL free agency in the books, the Edmonton Oilers remain one of the teams to make a bigger splash. With four new additions and several players re-signing, the Oilers look like an even stronger Stanley Cup contender than they were last year. Despite not having a lot of cap room…
The Edmonton Oilers have made significant strides in free agency, with several players opting to take less money to join the team. This trend highlights the Oilers’ status as serious contenders for the Stanley Cup and is a real narrative shift from a few seasons ago when the team and the city struggled to get…
The Edmonton Oilers are poised to make a significant addition to their roster with the anticipated signing of forward Jeff Skinner. Reports from several trusted insiders suggest that Skinner will ink a one-year, $3 million contract with the Oilers after being bought out by the Buffalo Sabres. Jeff Skinner 1 x $3M Edmonton — Elliotte…
