Despite already making several roster moves this summer, the Edmonton Oilers might not be done just yet. According to Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, the team could be considering another trade to trim its forward group.
The best goal of the 2024-25 season for the Edmonton Oilers was a historic one. Entering the 2024-25 season, Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid had 335 goals and 982 points in 645 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off another loss in the Stanley Cup Final, falling short of their ultimate goal again. As the front office continues to look for ways to improve the team, adding more depth could help things.
This past summer saw the Edmonton Oilers lose a number of players as the team maneuvered one of the last years they’ll be tight to the salary cap for the foreseeable future.
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and now we evaluate the last defenceman remaining in Jake Walman.
The best trade that the Edmonton Oilers have made in the Connor McDavid era is the acquisition of defenceman Mattias Ekholm at the 2023 Trade Deadline from the Nashville Predators.
The Edmonton Oilers are officially on the NHL’s watchlist for potential upheaval. In a recent article by Bleacher Report’s Joe Yerdon, the Oilers were listed among six high-stakes teams that may have no choice but to “blow it up” if they can’t capture the Stanley Cup by 2026.
Oilers insider Bob Stauffer revealed that a great fit on the blue line for Edmonton lies with the division rival Anaheim Ducks, and Olen Zellweger could be a target.
Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Vasily Podkolzin, and next up is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The 32-year-old recorded 20 goals and 49 points in 78 games last season, with a plus-4 rating.
It has been a few days since Carter Hart was found not guilty in the Hockey Canada Trial, and his NHL future is currently up in the air. The league has not reinstated Hart or the four other players who were put on trial, and until that happens, he is not eligible for an NHL return.
The Edmonton Oilers have made some additions this off-season, but heading into training camp, Stan Bowman is reportedly looking for help in the top-six.
Early in the season, the Edmonton Oilers needed to find a way to get going. After starting the season 0-3-0, the Philadelphia Flyers were threatening to give the Oilers four consecutive losses before Troy Strecher fought Sean Couturier after hitting Stuart Skinner.
While Connor McDavid and his contract situation dominate headlines, another Connor is in the Edmonton Oilers’ system, and his future isn’t clear either.
With all the buzz lately about possible trades and cap crunches, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ (RNH) name has surfaced in a few “what if” conversations. But before we get caught up in hypotheticals, it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate what Nugent-Hopkins has actually meant to the Edmonton Oilers.
It is strange to remember that just two seasons ago Evan Bouchard was essentially a third pairing defenceman. Prior to the acquisition of Mattias Ekholm, the Edmonton Oilers were seen as being careful with entrusting too much to Bouchard.
There isn’t much available in free agency or on the trade market if the Edmonton Oilers are determined to upgrade their goaltending this summer. If the plan is to do something before training camp, GM Stan Bowman is running out of time and options.
NHL insider Bob Stauffer strongly believes the Oilers will extend three of their key players, Connor McDavid, Jake Walman, and Mattias Ekholm, before training camp.