As Ken Holland‘s contract with the Edmonton Oilers comes to an end, the team officially said goodbye on Sunday. He spent five seasons with the team and the organization made multiple playoff appearances, going all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final this season. It’s an opportune moment to reflect on his…
The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout, marking a significant step as the team navigates the final hours before the NHL free agency frenzy. This move follows a weekend of unexpected decisions, including trading into the first round and giving up a conditional first-round pick…
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, word coming out of the NHL Draft this weekend is that the Edmonton Oilers are contemplating trading Evander Kane. On the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman noted: “There were rumors that the Oilers had asked Evander Kane to waive his no-move clause, but as of Saturday that had not…
The Buffalo Sabres will officially buy out Jeff Skinner, confirms general manager Kevyn Adams. The 32-year-old holds the NHL record for most games played (1,006) without a playoff appearance, which makes the Edmonton Oilers are very interesting potential fit for the scorer who might be willing to sign a team-friendly deal for a chance to…
The Edmonton Oilers are facing a pivotal decision regarding goaltender Jack Campbell as the NHL’s free agency period looms. Despite expectations of a buyout, the Oilers are actively pursuing trade options for Campbell. According to recent reports, the Oilers are prepared to go down to the wire in their efforts to move him, viewing a…
The Edmonton Oilers selected goaltender Eemil Vinni from JoKP of the Mestis league with the 64th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. This young prospect from Finland brings a unique skill set and potential that has caught the attention of many scouts and analysts. He was the number one-ranked European goalie in the…
CEO and acting general manager Jeff Jackson said he plans to bring back all of the team’s pending UFAs of the Edmonton Oilers this summer. Having already signed Calvin Pickard to a two-year extension, when asked by Elliotte Friedman at the NHL Draft how conversations were going, Jackson said he’s having good discussions and the…
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly closing in on an extension for backup goaltender Calvin Pickard. According to analyst Kevin Weekes, the deal will be for two years, but a dollar figure was not revealed. Frank Seravalli later reported the contract is worth $1 million per season. Pickard played 23 regular season games for the Oilers…
With free agency right around the corner, many Edmonton Oilers players are pending unrestricted free agents. As some important names test free agency, the Oilers look to retain some vital components to their 2023-24 roster. Who are these Oilers that could be walking away? So too, who will the team make a priority to keep?…
“I don’t have any intention of being the general manager.” — Edmonton Oilers hockey operations CEO Jeff Jackson said on Thursday. He said he’ll be the acting GM in the wake of news that Ken Holland will not be returning to the team, but it is not his permanent plan to serve in that role….
