It’s early in the 2024-25 season, but it seems Edmonton Oilers fans have already found their new whipping boy: defenseman Josh Brown. Every season, the fanbase seems to single out one player who becomes the subject of their ire. Based on early preseason reactions, Brown may be taking on that role this year, drawing criticism…
With training camp and preseason well underway, the Edmonton Oilers have started to narrow down their rosters. There is line juggling going on, figuring out who plays where and when, and twiddling down the training camp roster as the team creeps closer to the 2024-25 regular season. This includes tough decisions on several prospects who…
Following a couple of preseason losses in a split-squad set of games against the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers are going with an interesting lineup for Wednesday’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. With few regular-season starters in the lineup, tonight seems to be about testing out fourth-line centers. Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor tweeted, “Fourth line…
The Edmonton Oilers will miss Evander Kane at the start of the season. His head coach, Kris Knoblauch, outlined what the team would miss during Kane’s absence and emphasized the importance of Kane’s physicality on the ice. Kane has built a reputation as a player who puts the opposing team on edge with his aggressive,…
The Edmonton Oilers are a historic franchise, winning five Stanley Cups in seven years. Several superstars helped create the Oilers dynasty. Each talent leaves a mark, not just on the Oilers but on hockey history as well. The modern-day Oilers superstar, Connor McDavid, looks to push this version of the Oilers into the history books…
Raphael Lavoie got unfortunate news on Tuesday as he’s out for a couple of days with a lower-body injury. While the issue doesn’t sound too serious, any missed time for Lavoie is a big deal as he’s one of the players in Oilers camp fighting for a job on the opening night roster. Raphael Lavoie…
It’s fair to argue that preseason doesn’t mean much in the NHL. Wins and losses are irrelevant because the games don’t count in the standings. Still, the action is important because it allows teams to take at prospects, evaluate line combinations, and test new strategies on special teams. The Oilers chose to focus on special…
Evander Kane‘s injury recovery could be more serious and prolonged than initially expected, with the Oilers releasing a statement on Monday that might have hinted at the reality of his return. During a discussion on the Got Yer’ Back podcast, Ryan Rishaug and Jason Strudwick highlighted just how long and arduous Kane’s recovery could be…
The Edmonton Oilers have released a statement regarding the recovery timeline for forward Evander Kane after offseason surgery on several issues. Noting that is expected Kane will be out a minimum of five months, it’s not clear how the Oilers will proceed in trying to replace the rugged winger and his production. As per a…
The Edmonton Oilers will play two preseason games on Monday night. These are split-squad games with the Calgary Flames, one at home and one away. The home game will see the Oilers ice their top stars, specifically their top-unit power play in front of Edmonton fans. To say the least, the team is choosing to…
