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In most years, Simon Edvinsson would be the biggest name to hit the trade market in the NHL. But this is 2026, the year of the wildest offseason in league history, and so, of course, Edvinsson isn’t even the only unsigned 25-and-under RFA holdout LD with top-pairing potential on the market right now.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Jamie Oleksiak

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start ever, winning their first home opener in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to be in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 21

Strong, physical leadership is part of the 2026-27 goals and expectations for Canucks’ Jamie Oleksiak

After flipping Marcus Pettersson on free agency day, the Vancouver Canucks didn’t have many experienced defencemen options on the roster heading into 2026-27.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Did the Canucks do enough after trading Marcus Pettersson?

The Vancouver Canucks have already begun reworking their roster for the upcoming season and made a major move by trading Marcus Pettersson to the New York Rangers.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 23

How will Jamie Oleksiak do as Marcus Pettersson’s replacement on the Canucks’ blue line?

The Vancouver Canucks traded away the defenceman who played more shorthanded minutes than anyone else on its roster and replaced him with one of the largest players in the NHL.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 6

New Canucks defenceman Jamie Oleksiak says he’s ready for the rebuild

For new Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jamie Oleksiak, making the move from Seattle to Vancouver as a free agent presents both new opportunities and a familiar feel.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 4

Who were the last Canucks to wear Gallagher, Oleksiak, Schenn, and Cotter’s new jersey numbers?

The Vancouver Canucks unveiled the jersey numbers for four of their new players on Saturday afternoon. Naturally, we thought it most appropriate to ask, who were the last Canucks to wear their numbers?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Canucks News & Rumours: Oleksiak, Stienburg, Schenn & the Plan Taking Shape

The Vancouver Canucks are not making a splash so much as they are stitching together roles, habits, and redundancies. In their latest set of moves, they have made it pretty clear how the leadership group thinks their team should be built over the long haul and which on-ice leaders should be part of that process.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Oleksiak, Gallagher, Schenn & Secondary Coaches

There are moments in a rebuild when the future stops feeling theoretical and starts feeling almost uncomfortably distant. The Vancouver Canucks had one of those moments this week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Canucks Sign Jamie Oleksiak to a 2-Year Contract

On July 1, the Vancouver Canucks signed defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million. Oleksiak was taken 14th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Jamie Oleksiak to two-year deal

One of the tallest defensemen in the NHL has a new home, but he does not have to move very far. Jamie Oleksiak is staying in the Pacific Northwest, as

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 1

Canucks sign defenceman Jamie Oleksiak to a two-year, $5M AAV contract

After signing Paul Cotter, Luke Schenn, Akil Thomas, and Trey Fix-Wolansky on opening day of free agency, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson was not done there.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 27

Oilers free agent targets: Jamie Oleksiak would be a great replacement for Darnell Nurse

It seems like it’s a “when not if” situation regarding a Darnell Nurse trade. You more than likely know the story by now. Last week, Nurse requested a trade after over a decade in the Edmonton Oilers organization.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension

The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Kraken Could Make Jamie Oleksiak Available

The Kraken have at least mulled the possibility of flipping pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Jamie Oleksiak ahead of next week’s deadline, as evidenced by his placement on TSN’s latest Trade Bait board released today.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Nylander-for-Wright? Why this blockbuster trade rumor feels off

The rumor mill has shifted its focus toward a potential blockbuster involving William Nylander and the Seattle Kraken. It is a mock trade gaining more traction than many originally expected.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Kraken News & Rumors: Wright, Oleksiak & More

The Seattle Kraken are trying to get back on track in January. After a strong start to the month, they concluded their East Coast road trip in the worst possible way, dropping four of the five games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

What Would It Cost the Oilers to Acquire Jamie Oleksiak?

When fully healthy and at their best, the Edmonton Oilers don’t have many weaknesses. With goaltending now shored up by Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram, the focus has shifted to improving depth both up front and on the back end.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Oilers Acquire Jamie Oleksiak in Suggested Trade With Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers could be looking to bolster their defensive depth before the 2026 Trade Deadline, and while a few names have come up as potential options, one name that has gained interest from fans is Seattle Kraken defender Jamie Oleksiak.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 15

Oilers trade rumours: Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley among players Edmonton could target to beef up blueline

Last week, I outlined the different factors that will impact the Edmonton Oilers as we creep closer and closer to the NHL’s trade deadline. Edmonton’s cap space is limited, and they don’t have a lot of premium assets to spend.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

NHL DFS Picks for January 6, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Favorite NHL Day of the week, everyone, Tuesday, January 6, 2026. It is a brilliant 10-game slate with a little bit of something for everyone, so let’s dive in.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

NHL DFS Picks for January 5, 2026: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Happy New Year, everyone! It is Monday, January 5th, 2026. Five-game slate on tap tonight. Detroit Power Play 1 (JVR, Seider, Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond) There are only five games tonight, and three have a 5.5 total, so goals should be at a premium tonight.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Kraken News & Rumors: Oleksiak, Injury Report & More

The Seattle Kraken had a fast start to the season, with many of their games going into overtime to allow them the most possible points, even if they didn’t win.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / March 6, 2025

Kraken have started selling – so what’s next for Oleksiak and Tanev?

It’s been a lacklustre 2024-25 season for the Seattle Kraken, a team that came into the year with high playoff hopes, but now find themselves more than 10 points back of a Wild Card spot in Western conference and will miss the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 5, 2025

What would it take for the Oilers to acquire their ‘ideal fit’ Jamie Oleksiak?

Seattle Kraken defenceman Jamie Oleksiak has been identified as an “ideal fit” for the Edmonton Oilers blue line by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli days ahead of the NHL’s Friday trade deadline.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16, 2024

Jamie Oleksiak scores game-winner as Kraken beat Islanders

Jamie Oleksiak scored on a slap shot from the blue line with 3:13 left in the third period as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.

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