Zack Kassian: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Surprise Appearance by Fan-Favorite May Have Just Helped the Oilers' Comeback in This Series

It seems like every time a fan-favorite makes an appearance, the Oilers do well, and that happened again last night with Zach Kassian in attendance. We all have our bad days now and then, especially in the playoffs, and especially if your team is the Edmonton Oilers.

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Zack Kassian Unofficially Returns to Oilers in Specific Role

The busy offseason continues for the Edmonton Oilers as a retired and former Oilers forward rejoins the organization. After officially hanging up the skates in February 2024, former Oiler Zack Kassian is coming back.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / September 18

Zack Kassian joins Oilers as pro scout

Well, look who’s back in the mix. According to a tweet from Jim Matheson, former Oiler Zack Kassian is back with the organization, but this time, he’s picking up a clipboard as a pro scout based in Ontario.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 30

Arber Xhekaj extension could be missed opportunity for Habs

A quiet summer gave way to some rare news on Tuesday, as the Montreal Canadiens signed defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year contract extension that carries a $2.6 million price tag, which means his deal’s annual average value (AAV) is $1.3 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 15

Where does Viktor Arvidsson fit into the Edmonton Oilers lineup?

The Edmonton Oilers have always had issues regarding depth on their right wing. It’s led the team to numerous blunders over the year, highlighted by players like Alex Chiasson, Kailer Yamamoto, Jesse Puljujarvi, Zack Kassian and most recently Warren Foegele, all of whom never worked out in Edmonton for one reason or another.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 16

Zack Kassian recalls his experience in the 2017 playoffs with the Oilers

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are memorable for many fans. For Edmonton Oilers fans, it was the year the Copper and Blue made it back to the promised land for the first time since the 2006 Stanley Cup run.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 12

Former Oiler Zack Kassian pumps up the crowd at Rogers Place during Game 3

Zack Kassian appears to have picked his side in the Edmonton Oilers’ Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks. The longtime

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 2

Cody Hodgson Retires…Again

TSN reported Thursday that Cody Hodgson has retired from professional hockey for the second time. The former Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, and Nashville Predators forward made an improbable comeback to the professional ranks after his battle with malignant hyperthermia ended his NHL career.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / January 29, 2024

Former NHLer Zack Kassian signs with Czech team Sparta Praha

A longtime NHL grinder is getting a new start on the other side of the pond. On Sunday, HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga announced they signed former NHL forward Zack Kassian through the end of the 2023-24 season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28, 2024

Retired NHL winger heads overseas

The 12-year NHL veteran winger signed with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga on Sunday.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / December 28, 2023

On this day in 2015, the Oilers acquire Zack Kassian from the Canadiens

On this day in 2015, the Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Zack Kassian from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for goaltender Ben Scrivens. For Kassian, the 25-year-old forward, being traded to the Oilers wasn’t just an opportunity to play for a new city but a second chance to play in the NHL.