Oilers News and Rumors: Puljujarvi, Gagner, Persson, More
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are details about the likelihood of Jesse Puljujarvi ever returning to the Oilers as a player, a promotion for Sam Gagner,…
Joel Persson
Larsson Injury Means Opportunity for Young Oilers Defensemen
Wednesday night’s thrilling home-opener victory for the Edmonton Oilers came at a hefty cost for the club as they lost defenseman Adam Larsson to a suspected broken bone in his…
Edmonton Oilers Training Camp: 10 Storylines to Watch in Preseason
The Edmonton Oilers take the ice today with a new general manager and mostly new coaching staff making the decisions on the opening-night lineup. Training camp will commence with a…
Joel Persson: Oilers Puzzle Piece
After years of struggling to produce quality NHL defencemen, the Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of seeing that trend changing. The names we hear most often are Ethan Bear,…
Oilers Prospects Pushing For Roster Spots
The Edmonton Oilers’ defensive corps could look very different between now and next October. Veteran defencemen Andrej Sekera and Kris Russell each have modified trade clauses that kick in next…
Oilers Options to Replace Sekera on Defense
It’s a quiet mid-August afternoon for most clubs around the NHL, but the Edmonton Oilers and their fanbase caught a bad break. The club announced that defenseman Andrej Sekera will…
Oilers & Persson: Where Does He Fit In?
Author’s Note: This article was published before an announcement was made by the Edmonton Oilers confirming the signing of Joel Persson to a one-year entry-level contract (ELC). Oilers general manager…
Oilers Reportedly Close to Signing Defenseman Joel Persson
It started with a tweet, and there’s now speculation that the Edmonton Oilers have added to their defense for next season. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug is reporting that Oilers general manager…