There is some big news coming out of the Edmonton Oilers organization on Tuesday. The team has parted ways with Assistant GM Brad Holland. As part of the announcement, Oilers CEO and President Jeff Jackson said the parting of ways was a mutual decision. “We thank Brad for his work during his time with the…
After losing both Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets, it would make some sense that fans (maybe even the Edmonton Oilers) would be worried about a team targeting defenseman Evan Bouchard next summer. Bouchard is coming off a breakout season where he posted 18 goals and 82 points, finishing fifth in Norris Trophy…
The Edmonton Oilers are continuing to monitor the defenseman market, according to insider Bob Stauffer. While no specific players were named in a tweet Stauffer posted on Saturday, several intriguing options could have been hinted at behind the speculative post. Whoever Stauffer was talking about could potentially bolster the Oilers’ blue line as they prepare…
Sidney Crosby just signed an extremely team-friendly deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, a two-year extension worth $8.7 million per season. He’s repeatedly left money on the table with the Penguins wanting to be a team player and stay in one city his entire career. Will Connor McDavid follow suit and work with the Edmonton Oilers,…
Stan Bowman, the new GM of the Edmonton Oilers, shared insight into the team’s future direction in a recent interview with The Athletic’s Thomas Drance. Reflecting on his experience managing the Chicago Blackhawks after signing long-term deals with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane in 2014, Bowman is facing a similar storyline in Edmonton. He recently…
The Edmonton Oilers are in the market for another top-four defenseman following key losses on their blue line this summer. The team traded Cody Ceci to the San Jose Sharks, while Vincent Desharnais signed with the Vancouver Canucks, and Philip Broberg was lost to an offer sheet by the St. Louis Blues. These moves have…
According to reports, including one from Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, Edmonton Oilers’ forward Evander Kane is set to undergo offseason surgery to deal with his sports hernia issue. Spector writes, “Evander Kane is scheduled for surgery in the next “10 days or so” to repair damage from the sports hernia he carried through last season, I…
Earlier this week, the Edmonton Oilers released their rookie camp roster ahead of the 2024 Young Stars Classic. Every year prospects from the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Oilers all face off in a tournament that has seen the likes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl take center stage. Only a select few from the…
Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane are both going to miss the start of training camp for the Edmonton Oilers. Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reported on Wednesday, that both are expected to “start training camp on the shelf due to injury.” He adds, “Nurse has been on the ice for informal skates & continues…
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl recently joined Sportsnet’s Ryan Leslie to reflect on the Oilers’ deep playoff run, the impact of new teammates, and the relief of having his contract situation resolved. Here’s what he had to say: Adding New Talent After Oilers Game 7 Heartbreak Draisaitl openly acknowledged the lingering pain of losing Game…
