[ad_1] Bob McCowan had CEO and acting general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Jackson on his podcast this week. He spoke about Jackson taking over as GM until he could find and hire a new general manager, plus how things have changed concerning his relationship with Connor McDavid since he became team CEO. What…
[ad_1] CRANBERRY, Pa. — Ville Koivunen could face heightened expectations with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old forward was acquired in a high-profile trade on March 7 that sent forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes. Koivunen came to the Penguins with fellow forward prospects Vasily Ponomarev and Cruz Lucius, forward Michael…
[ad_1] Many of this year’s top free agents have already found new homes. NHL GMs spent over $1 billion on contracts, with more than 90 signings made on July 1st alone. Free agency is a critical period when teams aim to secure the additions needed to gain a competitive edge. As the weeks progress, more…
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers captain, Connor McDavid, is in the prime of his career. Somehow we slowly approach the tenth anniversary of McDavid’s introduction into the NHL. In his nine years in the league, McDavid has made jaw-dropping highlight-reel goals and assists. In honor of McDavid winning the award for best NHL player at the 2024…
[ad_1] Almost every Edmonton Oiler fan knows that defenseman Darnell Nurse is overpaid. He’s a valuable part of the roster and he brings intangibles that make him a meaningful member of the team, but the timing in which he signed his latest extension made him a $9 million-plus blueliner and he hasn’t lived up to…
[ad_1] Every once in a while, someone has an intriguing trade idea. This morning, I read one that is particularly interesting. Using PuckPedia’s new PuckGM tool, one user created a trade proposal that could significantly shake up two teams. Could a blockbuster trade see Mitch Marner and Timothy Liljegren donning the blue and red of…
[ad_1] Seeing one of your team’s beloved NHL stars donning a different team’s uniform can be strange for fans. It’s almost like watching a lifelong friend change sides in a rivalry. This week, the Nashville Predators shared Steven Stamkos’ arrival into town and posted photos of him in a Preds uniform. It was odd, not…
[ad_1] It seems Britain can’t get things right when it comes to sports. If you’ve been following England or Scotland in the UEFA Euros, you’ll know what we mean. But the Euros is another story (that the entire nation is glued to), and the IIHF left just as much to discuss. Why? The recent poor…
[ad_1] Great Britain Under-20s Men will travel to Netherlands for an international tournament next month. The under-20s will take part in the Watersley International Ice Hockey Tournament at the Glanerbrook Ice Rink from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August. GB will face the Belgium U20s on Friday 9th August, German DNL side Kölner Haie U20…
[ad_1] While players like Gustav Forsling, Jack Hughes, and Miro Heiskanen rated higher, Zach Hyman‘s contract with the Edmonton Oilers is viewed as one of the best values in the NHL, according to a new article by The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn. His model, ranking NHL players by the money they earn versus their perceived value…
