Oilers News & Rumors: Puljujarvi, Koivu, Athanasiou, Nicholson
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, OEL President Bob Nicholson sat down to discuss the plans for the team this offseason and gave a hint at Ken Holland’s…
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Oilers Promote Bob Nicholson to Chairman
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers continued a busy off-season with the promotion of one executive and the hiring of another on Monday.
The Oilers announced CEO and vice chair Bob Nicholson will become chairman and confirmed the hiring of fo…
Oilers Introduce Holland as GM & President of Hockey Ops
A few days ago, Mark Spector reported the Edmonton Oilers had offered the position of General Manager to Ken Holland. At the time, Holland was serving as an Executive in…
What Questions Did Oilers Ask Ken Holland?
If the reports are true that Ken Holland is about to be named the next GM of the Edmonton Oilers, is it fair to ask if they asked all the right questions?
McCrimmon Made Right Choice Steering Clear of Oilers
You can say that the announcement Kelly McCrimmon being promoted to the position of general manager with the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday is not a negative reflection on the…
Oilers GM Not Even Hired Yet But Already Working
The search for the Edmonton Oilers new general manager feels like it’s been a long process, even though it really hasn’t been. While fans have known a new face will…
Oilers CEO Bob Nicholson Looks for New GM After Lost Season
EDMONTON — The fact the Edmonton Oilers have missed the playoffs in 12 of the last 13 seasons isn’t all CEO Bob Nicholson’s fault, but it certainly is his problem as he begins an overhaul of the team’s hockey operations department this off-season….
Ken Hitchcock Not Likely to Return as Oilers Coach
In a recent media scrum, Terry Jones asked of Edmonton Oilers head coach Ken Hitchcock what he takes from this season and the experience? Citing that the organization will head…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown there are updates on the Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers, as well as news on Taylor Hall and how the New Jersey Devils will approach…
Oilers Bob Nicholson Making Critical Mistakes
As the Edmonton Oilers work their way out of the playoff picture and try to usher in a new season, new era and potentially right the ship under the current…
Oilers Season Seat Event Didn’t Help Sway Fans
The Edmonton Oilers held a season ticket seat holder breakfast event on Monday morning. By most of the accounts **, the event was appreciated. It also didn’t sway many from…
Odds Keith Gretzky Retains GM Job with Oilers
Here’s what we know… The Edmonton Oilers are planning to do a thorough search and another audit of their coaching, management, and front-office as they maneuver through a disastrous 2018-19 season;…