Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft Brian Swane | July 22, 2024 In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Disregard Their Shortage of Draft Picks Brian Swane | July 18, 2024 Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson continued his busy offseason on Monday (July 15), trading forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward…
Oilers Hyman and McDavid Weigh in on Edmonton’s Offseason Moves Brian Swane | July 17, 2024 Just a couple weeks after Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson made a splash in free agency, bolstering the Oilers lineup with talented newcomers while retaining much of the…
Glen Sather Retired With the Rangers, But His Legacy Is With the Oilers Brian Swane | July 16, 2024 In the midst of the NHL’s busiest time of year, on June 26, Glen Sather announced his retirement from hockey, stepping away from his executive role with the New York…
Are the Edmonton Oilers Too Old? Brian Swane | July 13, 2024 When free agency opened on July 1, the Edmonton Oilers were very busy, agreeing to new contracts with several players who will likely be fixtures in the Oilers lineup next…
Oilers’ 2024 Draft Picks: What We Learned at Development Camp Brian Swane | July 11, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers recently held their 2024 Development Camp, bringing together 17 prospects for three days in Alberta. Six of Edmonton’s seven selections in the 2024 NHL Draft were in…
Edmonton Oilers Will Miss Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod Brian Swane | July 9, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have been very active so far this offseason, with interim general manager Jeff Jackson drawing rave reviews for his work in free agency. After coming within one…
Edmonton Oilers: 2024 Development Camp Recap Brian Swane | July 8, 2024 Fresh off the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas, where they selected London Knights forward Sam O’Reilly with the 32nd overall pick, the Edmonton Oilers held their annual…
Edmonton Oilers’ History of Drafting London Knights Players Brian Swane | July 7, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers made seven selections during the 2024 NHL Draft on June 28 and 29, including a pair of forwards from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League…
Matthew Savoie: Everything to Know About the Oilers’ New Acquisition Brian Swane | July 6, 2024 On Friday (July 5), the Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forwards Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. A native of St. Albert, just…
Jeff Skinner: All About the New Oilers Forward’s Fascinating Childhood Brian Swane | July 4, 2024 Free-agent forward Jeff Skinner signed with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday (July 1) to a one-year contract worth $3 million. The 32-year-old joins Edmonton after playing the last six seasons…
Oilers: Top 5 Captains in Edmonton’s NHL History Brian Swane | July 3, 2024 It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season will already be Connor McDavid’s ninth year captaining the Edmonton Oilers. The other 14 men who have worn the ‘C’…
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