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The Edmonton Oilers had a clear need during this offseason to get them to the NHL’s peak. After Kris Knoblauch’s hiring last season, they were one of the best teams and made it to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. However, the Oilers’ lack of offensive depth put them behind in their series against […]

The Edmonton Oilers signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, $8 million contract when free agency opened. Arvidsson had plenty of injury issues in 2023-24, but his production when he did get in the lineup gives the Oilers hope that he will help solve their lack of depth scoring. He had 15 points in 18 games […]

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to contend for a Stanley Cup once again next season. To that end, they made a rather interesting trade with the Buffalo Sabres that could help them in the short and long-term. Edmonton traded for former top-10 pick Matt Savoie in a deal that sent third-line center Ryan McLeod to […]

Jeff Skinner scored 40 goals in his first season with the Buffalo Sabres after signing a massive $72 million contract with the franchise back in 2019. The deal looked like a steal back then, but fast forward five years and Skinner’s $9 million AAV is hamstringing the organization after one of the worst seasons of […]

The Edmonton Oilers nearly made NHL history during the recently completed Stanley Cup Finals. After dropping the first three games of the series to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers rallied to win the next three games and force a decisive seventh game. They were led throughout the playoffs by superstar Connor McDavid and defenseman Evan […]

The Edmonton Oilers remain in win-now mode after falling excruciatingly short of the Stanley Cup, but they are also building for their long-term future this offseason. The kings of the West just made a big deal with a franchise that has been looking ahead for far too long. The Buffalo Sabres are trading highly touted […]

It was a whirlwind of literal historic proportions yesterday, as the NHL free agency period began officially at noon. By the end of the day, over a billion dollars worth of contracts had been signed, the most in League history. Several notable names have new destinations, while other teams are still looking to pick up […]

In a move ahead of the NHL free agency period, the Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out his contract. This decision marks a significant moment for the franchise as they look to reshape their roster and salary cap situation heading into the next season. Jack […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell short of their Stanley Cup goal, losing in the finals to the Florida Panthers in seven games. Overall though, it was a promising season for Connor McDavid and Co., who took down the LA Kings, the Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars en route to facing the Cats. One of the […]

With the Stanley Cup Final concluded, it’s now being revealed that several players were dealing with injuries. Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch disclosed that the team’s key players, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, were both playing through injuries during their pursuit of the Cup. The Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers, 2-1, in Game 7 […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in a sour mood. They are just days away from losing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and falling just short of making NHL history. Now, the Oilers are dealing with trade rumors surrounding one of their biggest stars. In the days following Game 7, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl […]

After five seasons as the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager and president of hockey operations, and just days after a crushing Game 7 Stanley Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers, Ken Holland will not be returning to the organization, confirmed CEO Jeff Jackson on Thursday. “The Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland have mutually agreed that […]

For the first time in franchise history, the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. The Cats eliminated the Edmonton Oilers in seven games on Monday night after blowing a 3-0 lead. But, in the end, the Panthers got it done and they partied hard after the series clincher following the win at home. In fact, […]

Connor McDavid and the Kris Knoblauch-led Edmonton Oilers were so close to joining the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs in what could have been the greatest comeback in Stanley Cup Final history. Unfortunately, Paul Maurice and the Florida Panthers were the ones who got to hoist Lord Stanley after a 2-1 Game 7 victory. Now, their […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ attempt at coming back from a 3-0 series deficit in the Stanley Cup Final fell short with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7, and despite the loss, Connor McDavid still came away with the Conn Smythe Trophy for his efforts in these playoffs. Widely considered the best […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost in the NBA Finals, the Edmonton Oilers dropped Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night, and Drake is out a cool $1 million USD. The Canadian rapper went 0-for-2 with his NBA and NHL championship picks, wagering $500K that the Mavs would beat the Boston Celtics, and the […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ Corey Perry has just made history—for the wrong reasons. Perry has become the first NHL player to lose the Stanley Cup with four different franchises over a five-year period, per Hockey Jerseyz. Perry has lost the Stanley Cup Final four times now in the last five years. That’s truly a sad statement. […]

The Edmonton Oilers came so close to finishing their Cinderella story. Edmonton lost Game 7 last night 2-1, ending their season and awarding the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers. Everyone counted them out after starting the series 0-3, but they rallied back behind the stellar play of superstar Connor McDavid. McDavid had a frustrating […]

For the first time ever, Paul Maurice and his Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. It took the head coach almost three decades, and the franchise just over three, but this title will live forever. The Panthers outlasted a furious Edmonton Oilers series comeback, winning 2-1 in Game 7 at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday […]

The Stanley Cup Final was extended up until Game 7 but the Florida Panthers have finally won it. For three straight games after going up 3-0, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were trying to do what was only accomplished by the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs. But, Paul Maurice along with Matthew Tkachuk and Carter […]

The Florida Panthers are the new Stanley Cup champions, but none of their players were deemed playoff MVP. Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP. And McDavid certainly earned the nod. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s postseason assist record and became the third player to surpass 40 points in a single postseason. […]

Any NHL fan’s dream would be to score the winning goal in the Stanley Cup Final. It all starts with a driveway, a pair of skates, a stick, net, and a ball. Eventually, some people like Kyle Okposo reach the pinnacle of the sport and come face to face with their dream. For him, it […]

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk highlighted the high stakes for Monday night’s Game 7 before puck drop. The Edmonton Oilers had a chance to rally from a 3-0 series deficit to win the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. The drought of teams rallying from down 3-0 will live on for another year, as the Panthers […]

The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup. However, for the first time in 21 years, the Conn Smythe Trophy was not awarded to a member of the team that won the Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was a class above the rest this postseason. And his historic performance has culminated in […]

What seemed like an impossible situation has played out in stunning fashion in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers, who initially trailed three games to none against the Florida Panthers, have roared back to tie the series at three games apiece. This has set up a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday night at […]

Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers are one win away from making National Hockey League history and winning the Stanley Cup for the first time ever. But it’s the same position the franchise was in over a week ago, leading the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in Round 4 and looking poised to bring a maiden championship […]

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday against the Florida Panthers, and they will try to make history by finishing off a comeback from a 3-0 series deficit with a win, and veteran Corey Perry got real on the emotions that he is feeling heading into […]

History could occur in the final NHL game of the year. The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. We’re here to share our Stanley Cup Final odds series, make an Oilers-Panthers Game 7 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Oilers defeated the […]

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. As a result, hockey’s biggest stage will see a Game 7 for the first time since the 2019 Final. Monday night will see the Stanley Cup awarded, no matter the result. Friday night’s win also cements a bit of NHL […]

The Edmonton Oilers did it again on Friday night, defeating the Florida Panthers in Game 6 to extend the series to a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday night. The Panthers have plenty to blame for their Game 6 loss, which could be a historic collapse in the Stanley Cup Final. One team has rallied from […]

What was once a comfortable three games to none series lead in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final for the Florida Panthers has suddenly turned into a three-games to-two lead following two straight victories by the Oilers not only to stave off elimination but to plant the seeds of doubt in the minds of the Panthers […]

The Oilers are ready to fight for their lives. Edmonton hosts the Florida Panthers tonight in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers need to find a way to win in front of the home crowd to keep their chances at winning the Stanley Cup alive. A recent reports suggests that they may […]

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to pull off a massive rally in the Stanley Cup Final, as they have won two straight games after falling into a 3-0 series deficit against the Florida Panthers to force a Game 6. Despite their recent turnaround, they have done all of this without star center Leon Draisaitl contributing […]

The Edmonton Oilers will battle the Florida Panthers tonight with everything on the line. Edmonton gave up the first three games of the series, but has surged back to make the series 3-2 heading into Game 6. They will play in front of their home fans tonight with their season on the line. Their superstar […]

After winning Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and taking a stranglehold in their best-of-seven series with the Edmonton Oilers, the Florida Panthers have looked like a completely different team over the last week. The Cats have dropped two in a row to the Oil, been outscored 13-4 in that span, and need to […]

The Florida Panthers look to hoist the Stanely Cup as they face the Edmonton Oilers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final Game 6 prediction and pick. The story of the series so far has been Sergei Bobrovsky. He started the series dominant. In game one, Bobrovsky […]

The Edmonton Oilers have done it again. Connor McDavid scored four points in Game 5 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to force the Florida Panthers into a Game 6 back in Edmonton. McDavid now has eight points in his last two games, and 42 in the postseason. And he has left teammate Zach Hyman […]

The sports world is in mourning following the news of the passing of baseball great Willie Mays at the age of 93 on Tuesday. Mays was a towering sports figure, who transcended the baseball realm. That was very much on display just before Tuesday night’s Game 5 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between […]

The Edmonton Oilers were riding high after their 8-1 win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. However, as we saw in the NBA Finals, it’s easy for the home team to bounce back in Game 5. History didn’t repeat itself in the NHL, as the Oilers stole another win on the road to […]