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Everyone remembers the first NHL game they went to, and for me, it’s almost ten years since I saw my first Edmonton Oilers game. Everyone remembers their first, and on a chilly Sunday, Dec.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 30

Evan Bouchard sets NHL record with hat trick, five points against Canucks

Evan Bouchard is in the record books once again. This time, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman entered the record books with an all-time performance, scoring three goals and five points, becoming the first blue liner with as many points in a season-opening game.

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Alex Formenton Impresses in First Oilers Preseason Game

Alex Formenton entered his first preseason game with the Edmonton Oilers facing a major question: after more than four years away from the NHL, would the speed that once made him a dangerous player still translate?

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Insider reveals two teams Oilers beat out for Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers’ signing of Alex Formenton has drawn, and continues to draw, plenty of scrutiny around the hockey world and from their own fanbase.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

‘We all don’t have to agree’: Oilers’ Bowman addresses controversial Formenton signing

Seven days after the Edmonton Oilers made their controversial signing of Alex Formenton, general manager Stan Bowman fielded questions about the team’s decision to bring in one of the five players acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 13

Sunday Scramble: Will the Oilers respond to growing anger surrounding Alex Formenton?

It’s a genuine shame that the season must start like this. On the doorstep of a critically important season for the Edmonton Oilers, it begins mired in

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 11

Petition: 20,000 signatures collected to reverse Formenton’s signing with Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers probably thought they had done their homework before signing Alex Formenton. Apparently, that's not enough for some of their fans. A petition calling on the organization to rescind the signing of the former NHL player had surpassed 20,000 signatures by Friday morning.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 11

Examining the Oilers salary cap outlook after signing Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers used up some of their cap space on Wednesday, signing winger Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract. The deal, according to PuckPedia, will be paid in full salary, with no clauses or conditions attached.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / September 10

Alex Formenton Gets One More NHL Chance With the Oilers

There’s something interesting about the Edmonton Oilers signing Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract. On the surface, it doesn't look like much.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

NHL Rumors: Oilers on Formenton, Hellebuyck Deadline, Hughes Finally Talks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign Alex Formenton has generated plenty of reaction, including surprise from one insider that a Canadian team was willing to bring him back into the NHL.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

Insider Reveals Most Shocking Thing About Formenton Signing with the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Alex Formenton on Wednesday, and the signing drew expected backlash because of his involvement in the trial involving five players from the 2018 Hockey Canada team.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / September 10

McDavid on Oilers signing Alex Formenton: ‘It’s a great opportunity for him’

More than 400 days after being acquitted following the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Alex Formenton is returning to the NHL. The 26-year-old inked a one-year $850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, just in time to hit the ice for the club’s first captain’s skate ahead of training camp.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 11

Oilers superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ says she won’t support team after Formenton signing

The Edmonton Oilers’ controversial signing of Alex Formenton has cost them a superfan. Mary Loewen, better known as “Mama Stanley” for her silver outfit resembling the Stanley Cup, shared on Instagram Wednesday night that she would no longer be supporting the team.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Has Alex Formenton earned a return to NHL with on-ice play?

It appears the Edmonton Oilers are no longer interested in good public relations. After they hired the scandal-ridden Mike Babcock to be their head coach earlier this offseason, the Oilers have doubled-down on controversial additions, signing forward Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Alex Formenton Addresses Oilers Signing, NHL Return

Alex Formenton spoke to the media for the first time since signing with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, addressing both his return to the NHL and the controversy surrounding his signing.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Oilers sign Alex Formenton to one-year contract

Well…in case you needed another reason to dislike the Edmonton Oilers. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Second Chance: Oilers Sign Forward Alex Formenton to 1-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year deal, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth $850K, and it will certainly draw a polarizing reaction from the fan base given his involvement in the Team Canada lawsuit.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9

Edmonton Oilers Sign Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Alex Formenton has been signed to a one-year contract with a league-minimum cap hit of $850K. There is no word yet on whether the deal is a one-way pact or carries a two-way structure.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Oilers Are Rumoured to Be Taking a Serious Look at Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers still have some work to do before the 2026-27 season begins, and one name surfacing with increasing frequency is former Ottawa Senators winger Alex Formenton.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17, 2025

Senators, Alex Formenton expected to part ways

It appears Formenton and the Senators have mutually agreed to go in different directions.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 1, 2024

Former Ottawa Senator Alex Formenton Files Lawsuit Against Former Agent

Former Ottawa Senators player Alex Formenton has filed a lawsuit against his former agent Wade Arnott and Newport Sports Management Inc. with the basis of lost wages.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 30, 2024

Four NHL players facing sexual assault charges in Canada

Four NHL players, and a fifth player who had been playing overseas are facing criminal charges in a 2018 sexual assault case in London, Ontario.

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Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 28, 2024

Reports: Ex-NHL player Alex Formenton turns himself in to police

Former NHL player Alex Formenton turned himself in to police in London, Ontario, Canada, in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2018 that involved members of Canada's World Junior hockey team, the Globe and Mail reported Sunday.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 24, 2024

Alex Formenton granted indefinite leave of absence by Swiss team HC Ambri-Piotta

On Wednesday, HC Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss National League announced it has granted forward Alex Formenton an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons and allowed him to return to Canada.

Ottawa Senators News / Yardbarker / November 11, 2021