The Edmonton Oilers have made a trade, acquiring forward Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres. In exchange, the Oilers have sent forwards Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio to Buffalo. This trade marks a strategic move for Edmonton, aiming to bolster their roster with a promising young talent. Matthew Savoie, known for his skill and right-handed…
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…
The Edmonton Oilers face a unique situation with contract negotiations for both Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, whose deals end at the same time this coming season. While Draisaitl’s extension seems straightforward, with a potential cap hit in the $13-14 million range, the Bouchard negotiation presents different dynamics. General Manager Jeff Jackson, experienced in contract…
Following acquisitions like Jeff Skinner, Viktor Arvidsson, and Adam Henrique, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves $2.5 million over the cap. Complicating matters further, they must also re-sign restricted free agents Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. That has led to speculation about a trade that could remove someone from the roster, but first, the Oilers need…
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 have made some big moves during the free agency frenzy. One player CEO Jeff Jackson was able to retain is the 31-year-old Swedish bottom-six forward, Mattias Janmark. After spending the past two seasons in Edmonton, Janmark has grown into an invaluable player for the Oilers. He puts pen to paper and will…
The Edmonton Oilers have completed their forward group for now by re-signing Adam Henrique to a two-year contract worth $3 million per year. Despite receiving higher offers from other clubs, Henrique chose to return to Edmonton. This decision marks a significant move for the Oilers, who circled back and closed the deal after early indications…
In a significant development that the league seemingly tried to sneak through the public chaos that was the start of NHL free agency, the NHL has reinstated former Chicago Blackhawks executives Stan Bowman, Joel Quenneville, and Al MacIsaac. The three had been suspended due to their inadequate response to allegations that Blackhawks player Kyle Beach…
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…
