[ad_1] It appears the Edmonton Oilers are finally running out of patience with Connor Brown. Signed to a one-year deal with a huge performance bonus after 10 games played, Brown has yet to score a goal this season and he’s struggling mightily on offense. While he was providing some use as a penalty killer, the…
[ad_1] According to Darren Dreger, Philip Broberg is getting some attention around the NHL. Down in Bakersfield of the AHL, he’s logging between 25 and 27 minutes per night as a top-pairing defenseman and teams have taken notice. Dreger was asked if Broberg could be a trade candidate this season, and he responded yes. Moreover,…
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers appear willing to sacrifice the tremendous success of their top line in an effort to get Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane going. Making some arguable line changes for tonight’s contest, Bob Stauffer noted that the lines were juggled at Oilers’ practice. Evander Kane was now on the top line and Ryan…
[ad_1] “Edmonton management could make the big trade of 2024 with a cap dump of Campbell, but it would severely limit the ability to add useful pieces for the playoff run.” writes Allan Mitchell of The Athletic. The obvious problem with this, as he points out, is that they’ll be little of value left to…
[ad_1] Back in June of 2016, the Montreal Canadiens orchestrated a trade, sending defenseman P.K. Subban, (in the prime of his career), to the Nashville Predators in exchange for blueliner Shea Weber. The unexpected transaction set the stage for divergent paths in the careers of both players and the fortunes of the Canadiens and Predators….
[ad_1] Jack Campbell had another rough outing for the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday night. He allowed three goals against in the first 28 minutes of a game and he’s clearly not finding his game in the minors. There’s no way the Oilers are feeling confident enough to bring him back up to the main roster….
[ad_1] In an eagerly anticipated update on the condition of young winger Dylan Holloway, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that Holloway will remain sidelined until after the Christmas break. A couple of weeks away from returning to the ice due to a knee injury sustained in mid-November, as the Oilers anxiously await his…
[ad_1] Since the coaching change on November 12, with Paul Coffey and Kris Knoblauch taking the reins, the Edmonton Oilers have dramatically improved. The team has won 8 of their last nine games and displayed a significant improvement, boasting a 10-4 record since his arrival. Coffey’s influence on the defensive aspect of the team has…
[ad_1] The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a significant step in sending a message about their lackluster goaltending by placing goaltender Antti Raanta on waivers Saturday. Signaling their dissatisfaction with his recent performance, Raanta, who has struggled this season with a 3.61 GAA and an .854 SV%, faced a particularly challenging game against Nashville, allowing six…
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers General Manager Ken Holland hinted at a strategic approach to potential trades during a recent appearance on the “Bob McCown” Podcast. Responding to questions about the team’s eight-game winning streak, Holland emphasized the importance of finding the right trading partner to enhance the roster. Holland explained: “Number one, would you like to…
