Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL News: Vegas, Vancouver and Edmonton Appear To Be Hub Center Front-Runners

Down to six cities, but Vegas, Vancouver and Edmonton appear to be the front-runners in becoming a hub city for the NHL playoffs.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Phase 2 Groups Expanding, Contracts Extended, Tarasenko’s Shoulder Is Good, and Thorburn Retires

Phase 2 groups expanding. Player contacts extended to October 30th. Vladimir Tarasenko said his shoulder is good as he takes to the ice. Chris Thorburn retires from the NHL.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Boston Bruins

Potential third-line center option for the Oilers next season. Jack Eichel to the Boston Bruins seems unlikely. The Bruins won't find it easy to fit in Torey Krug.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Braden Holtby, and Martin Brodeur

Oilers could look at a couple of 'tweener' free agents. Puljujarvi could sign with Karpat again. Holtby is not thinking much about his pending free agent status. Brodeur doesn't want to be a GM just yet.

Mark Easson

NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Western Conference Play-Ins – Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks

A look into the play-in matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks. Each team's strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Green, Dmitri Samorukov, and Kris Russell

Edmonton Oilers notes involving Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Green, Dmitri Samorukov, and Kris Russell

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Jesse Puljujarvi and Dmitri Samorukov

Is Jesse Puljujarvi loosening his stance on not wanting to play for the Edmonton Oilers? Oilers prospect close to signing in the KHL.

Mark Easson

NHL Return-to-Play Plan: Expect Different Hockey in the Round Robin and Qualifying Round

In a normal season, teams are usually entering the playoffs bruised and battered. This year will be different as almost all players are coming in fresh. Some players who would have been out, are now healthy enough to return.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers

The Rangers shouldn't go after Jonas Brodin this offseason. The Canadiens could be interested in Torey Krug if he doesn't re-sign with the Bruins. No rush for the Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to sign an extension.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Some Players Head To Their Teams Facilities To Start Skating

Yesterday was the first day players were allowed to use team facilities. Some opened up, some didn't.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Two potential right-handed defenseman trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. What could Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' next deal look like?

Mark Easson

NHL News: Phase 3 Target Dates … Not All Teams Will Open Up Phase 2 On Monday

Phase 3 target dates Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Phase 3 - training camps - won't take place until after July 10th. Negotiations for the playoff format was hard, but the talks on the protocols were even harder for the sides.…

Mark Easson