[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers can’t love their start this season. Now 0-3 to begin the 2024-25 NHL campaign, they lost badly to the Winnipeg Jets, gave the game away to Chicago in game two, and then unraveled when goals were disallowed in game three versus the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. There is still a…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers suffered their third straight defeat in a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thanksgiving Sunday at Rogers Place. Despite an early spark from Jeff Skinner, who scored his first goal in an Oilers uniform, Edmonton’s momentum was derailed by key disallowed goals and missed opportunities. Related: 3 Things to Watch…
[ad_1] The 2024-25 edition of the Battle of Alberta returns tonight as the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in an early-season showdown. Both teams are looking to set the tone for their respective seasons. The Oilers aim to avoid a third straight loss after recent defeats to the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets. On…
[ad_1] A recent episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable delved into the trade rumors surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren. With Liljegren’s future in Toronto uncertain, these hockey analysts discussed whether the young Swede would be moved and speculated on potential landing spots, including the Edmonton Oilers as a rumored trade destination. As Liljegren…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers’ penalty kill has taken a shocking nosedive to start the 2024-25 season, and the numbers are staggering. After two games, the Oilers have managed an abysmal 16.7% success rate on the penalty kill, conceding goals on five of the six power plays they’ve faced. This stat is especially wild when you…
[ad_1] Despite being less than a week into the NHL season, early concerns have plagued a handful of teams. Among them, the Edmonton Oilers had early goaltender worries. In a lackluster performance, the Oilers got blown out by a score of 6-0 in their season opener against the Winnipeg Jets. Stuart Skinner was pulled and…
[ad_1] Last season, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch quietly led his team to a remarkable turnaround after taking over a squad that stumbled to a 3-9-1 start. Despite his impressive work, Knoblauch finished fifth in the Jack Adams Award voting, given to the NHL coach deemed most responsible for their team’s success. Though a…
[ad_1] In what feels like the film Groundhog Day, the Vegas Golden Knights have reclaimed Raphael Lavoie from the Edmonton Oilers on waivers… again. The Oilers waived Lavoie last week but also got Cole Schwindt from the Calgary Flames. Not needing both, Vegas put Lavoie on waivers again. Edmonton, hoping to be the only team…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers were on the losing end of a peculiar and frustrating situation this week as forward Raphael Lavoie found himself repeatedly on waivers. Some are wondering if this was an intentional attack against the Oilers, and if so, why? Was it about the team being a contender or was it about who…
[ad_1] Former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is talking to several teams about a contract for this season. Among them is the Edmonton Oilers who are reportedly in discussions with the NHL veteran. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the belief is that Edmonton has already had conversations with Shattenkirk’s camp. He writes: His camp,…
