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Edmonton OilersOilers' Connor McDavid will look for history as speedster's NHL All-Star plans revealed

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has earned a reputation as one of the fastest skaters in the NHL. McDavid has reached top speeds of up to 25 MPH on the ice. With speed like that, it’s no surprise that the Oilers star has taken home the NHL’s fastest skater skills competition hardware home three times […]

Edmonton Oilers2 best theoretical Carey Price trades for the Canadiens, ranked

There are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about the possibility of Carey Price getting moved. Among which is the fact that he has a No-Movement Clause. If the Canadiens would trade him, they are going to need Price to sign off on it. It’s got to be a team he’d want […]

Edmonton OilersEvander Kane makes plea to fans after signing with Oilers

Despite a spotty record off the ice, Evander Kane has somehow managed to land with a new team in the NHL after the former San Jose Sharks forward signed with the Edmonton Oilers for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. Needless to say, the Oilers’ decision to ink Kane has not been widely accepted, even […]

Edmonton OilersEvander Kane cleared to join Oilers after Sharks terminate contract

Last month, the San Jose Sharks terminated the contract of borderline Hall of Fame forward Evander Kane. Kane had previously signed a seven-year $49 million contract with the Sharks. He was in the middle of year four before being released. He had served a 21-game suspension for submitting a fake vaccination card. Kane was then […]

Edmonton OilersConnor McDavid's true feelings on Evander Kane could divide Oilers fanbase

Evander Kane is now unemployed after getting his contract terminated by the San Jose Sharks due to a reported violation of COVID-19 protocols. While many thought that he’d be a long shot to get signed right away by an NHL team because of his issues off the ice, it appears that there’s at least one […]

Edmonton Oilers4 potential trade deadline destinations for Blackhawks' Marc-Andre Fleury

The Chicago Blackhawks made huge moves this summer in an attempt to improve their team, which included acquiring goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights. Fresh off winning the Vezina Trophy, Fleury was added to provide stability for the Blackhawks in net. But while he has done his part, Chicago remains well outside the […]

Edmonton OilersOilers C Leon Draisaitl enters Jaromir Jagr, Mario Lemieux territory with ridiculous record

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl joined truly elite company Sunday night, after tallying another goal and two assists in the Oilers win at St. Louis, 5-4. Draisaitl now has 15 goals and 16 assists in his team’s first 14 games of the season. Leon Draisaitl is the 3rd player in the last 30 years to […]

Carolina Hurricanes5 biggest losers of the 2021 NHL offseason, ranked

The NHL regular season will be starting up soon and many teams will head into the season with a new look.  While some teams made progress towards contending or took steps in their rebuild, others seemed to make some puzzling roster decisions.  Below, we look at the five biggest losers of the 2021 NHL offseason.  […]

Edmonton OilersOilers star defenseman Darnell Nurse gets 8-year, $74 million extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed star defenseman Darnell Nurse to an eight-year, $74 million extension. Nurse is currently heading into the final year of his two-year bridge deal he signed in December 2020, so this extension will kick in starting in the 2022-23 season. He’ll make $5.6 million in the 2021-22 season. With his new […]

Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawks trading Duncan Keith to Oilers

The Chicago Blackhawks are continuing their rebuild by trading away defenseman Duncan Keith, who was an instrumental part of three Stanley Cups. Keith is going to the Edmonton Oilers for young defenseman Caleb Jones and a third-round pick. Pending trade call, sounds like #Hawks Duncan Keith will indeed be heading to #Oilers in exchange for […]

Edmonton OilersOilers closing in on long-term extension deal with key Connor McDavid teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be on the verge of securing the services of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for almost a decade more. According to a report by Ryan Rishaug of TSN, the Oilers and the forward are nearing the conclusion of a lengthy extension deal negotiation that would have Edmonton as Nugent-Hopkins’ NHL home for the […]

Edmonton OilersWayne Gretzky steps away as vice chairman of Edmonton Oilers

Wayne Gretzky announced Tuesday he’s stepping away as vice chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky cited the COVID-19 pandemic and “other life changes” as the main reasons for his decision. Here’s his full statement: pic.twitter.com/rJ7MJOVsnN — Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) May 25, 2021 This move comes on the heels of the Oilers getting swept in the […]

Edmonton OilersSidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid: The Saga Continues

At 7 p.m. EST in downtown Pittsburgh, the next chapter in the Sidney Crosby versus Connor McDavid debate will commence. The former may have the crown but the latter has the youth and the talent to take it. While these two quiet, generational talents may share comparisons for the next century, they will never speak […]

Pittsburgh PenguinsThree teams that can actually dethrone the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2017-18 NHL season

The 2016-17 NHL season was great for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans. Led by superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin as well as young star goalie Matt Murray, the Penguins were the first team to successfully defend their Stanley Cup title since the mighty Detroit Red Wings of the late ’90s. Even without their […]

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