Edmonton Oilers 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Edmonton Oilers heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 record: 24-44-24, 62 points Where they finished: 6th in the Division, 13th in the Western Conference, 28th in NHL Total…
2015-16 Edmonton Oilers Top 10 Prospects
The former dynasty of the 1980’s has had a decade of not being able to win anything other than draft lotteries. With current former first overall draft picks from previous drafts on the roster such as Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…
Rumors and Notes: Islanders, Oilers, Devils and Red Wings
Arthur Staple: The Islanders and UFA Marek Zidlicky have been talking that past few weeks about a contract. Nothing has been decided on, but there is interest. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Willis wonders if Eric Gryba has a…
Morning Hits: Gormley and Five Questions for the Oilers
Craig Morgan of FOX Sports Arizona: Brandon Gormley's one-year, two-way, $850,000 deal with the Coyotes is now official. "It's the biggest summer of his professional life," assistant coach Jim Playfair said. "If he is dedicating himself to four-hour work days…
Rumors IV: Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins and Oilers
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings have parsed their free agent list and assistant GM Ryan Martin said the market "is bleak." "I think we're going with our young players," general manager Ken Holland said…
Rumors XIX: Coyotes, Bruins, Oilers, Devils, Kings, Leafs, and Blues
On the Coyotes and Bruins ... Ariz. and Boston working on a deal; several GMs talking right now on packed draft floor. — Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) June 26, 2015 On the Oilers and Bruins ... Per a source, Edmonton offered…
Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…
Rumors and Video: The Oilers the Lottery
Craig Custance: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said there is zero chance that he will entertain trade offers for the first overall pick. Darren Dregers TSN: Landing the first overall pick now gives the Oilers an opportunity to go after a…
Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos
Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…
Trade Target: Edmonton Oilers Jeff Petry
Jeff Petry is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. Defencemen are again the hottest…
Rumors III: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Oilers, Capitals and Flames
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline with the No. 1 priority being to clean up their cap situation and create some flexibility. They are opening up contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody…