83 m. ago When you do the math it is in the Edmonton Oilers' best interests to stick with Stuart Skinner: 9 Things

The Edmonton Oilers have a goaltending problem. But it may not be in exactly the way you think. That and more in this edition of 9 Things 9. Andrew Mangiapane played NHL game #500 Saturday. Mangiapane was a little quiet in pre-season. But he has goals in back-to-back regular season games. 8. You will see […]

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18 h. ago Edmonton product Braeden Cootes to face off in second NHL game for Canucks against Oilers

When he was much younger than his 18 years, Braeden Cootes was one of those local kids lining up and waiting hours for Edmonton Oilers autographs. “Yeah, I think I was at West Edmonton Mall,” said the Vancouver Canucks’ first-round draft pick, who grew up in Sherwood Park, hanging out with Oilers and SportsNet’s play-by-play […]

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25 h. ago 'He's on the clock': It's now or never for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner

This in from Oilers insiders Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now and TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, firm statements that it’s now or never for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, that’s got to soon demonstrate he’s ready to step up as Edmonton’s No. 1 goalie or there will be change. Skinner was solid for almost all of Edmonton’s […]

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41 h. ago 'I'm pretty versatile': Roslovic eager to establish his spot in Oilers lineup

Coins, as we all know, have two sides, and so do some former first-round picks. Like the newest Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic. He’s a good player — a guy who averages about 40 points a season — but he’s also a player on his fifth NHL team at 28. So a heads-up. Or, if […]

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41 h. ago How long can Trent Frederic hang in the top line with two Oilers superstars?

A physical presence who isn't afraid to throw his body around or drop the mitts should the situation arise, the six-foot-three, 221-pound first-round draft pick in 2016 earned himself a spot out of training camp.

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67 h. ago Who got it right in reacting to Stu Skinner's ugly mistake? Skinner, Knoblauch or critics?

Who got it right in reacting to Stuart Skinner’s ugly mistake in Game 1 against the Calgary Flames? Skinner, Knoblauch or critics inside and outside the media, fans and commentators alike? The Oilers had dominated the game, but the Flames came back due to two somewhat flukey goals, an own goal deflection off the skate […]

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3 d. ago Calgary Flames hand stunned Edmonton Oilers a royal flush on opening night

After suffering crushing, lopsided defeats to open the last two regular seasons (8-1 against Vancouver and 6-0 against Winnipeg), and then advancing to the Stanley Cup Final both years, maybe having their heads held in the toilet again is for the best for the Edmonton Oilers. And, make no mistake, the Oilers opened their season […]

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3 d. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers find a way to lose to Calgary Flames

The Edmonton Oilers got up three goals to zero but found a way to lose to the Calgary Flames, 4-3 in round eight of the shootout. All three Calgary goals were flukey to greater or lesser extent, but they managed to comeback for the win. In total the Grade A shots were 16 for Edmonton, […]

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3 d. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers find weird way to lose to Calgary Flames 4

The Edmonton Oilers got up three goals to zero but found a way to lose to the Calgary Flames, 4-3 in round eight of the shootout. All three Calgary goals were flukey to a greater or lesser extent, but they managed to comeback for the win. In total the Grade A shots were 16 for […]

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3 d. ago Edmonton Oilers sign veteran sniper, the top remaining NHL free agent, insider reports

This in from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, word that the Edmonton Oilers made a second pitch to free agent forward Jack Roslovic, 28, who snubbed the team earlier in the free agent period, but this time signed with the Oil. Roslovic recently changed his agent after not getting a new deal this summer. “There’s word […]

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4 d. ago 'Best contract in the league': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm

The reaction to the Edmonton Oilers signing Mattias Ekholm to a three-year deal was fast and furious. Here are some of the highlights: Hockey stats analyst JFresh @JFreshHockey Mattias Ekholm, signed to a 3x$4M extension by EDM, is a veteran two-way puck-moving defenceman who has had great success as the stabilizing presence on the Oilers’ […]

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4 d. ago We all love Mattias Ekholm's game but here's why I'm not loving his new deal

This just in, news that the Edmonton Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm to new three year deal at $4 million per season. “EK YEAH! 💪 The #Oilers have signed defenceman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $4 million.” My take As I’ve said before and I’ll say again now, we all […]

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4 d. ago Edmonton Oilers extend defenceman Mattias Ekholm three years

Averaging $4 million a season, the deal will take the 35-year-old through to the end of the 2028-29 season

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4 d. ago Yes, McDavid thought long and hard about leaving the Edmonton Oilers

'We talked it over, and talked it over again and over and over again and this was the conclusion we came to'

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5 d. ago Which pro athletes make more than Connor McDavid in a season?

Connor McDavid just made a big deal when he signed for less than he’s worth in a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. But how do you value a player’s worth, anyway? Across professional hockey is one thing, but how about other professional sports? McDavid is a good example to try with, considering […]

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5 d. ago Edmonton Oilers solidify blueline future after signing Jake Walman to contract extension

“We’re looking at how he fits into our (pay scale) structure but we’re also rewarding Jake for his current play,  also his position in the (NHL) landscape"

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5 d. ago The Edmonton Oilers ink Jake Walman to lengthy extension, best blueline of McDavid era

It was a big signing Monday in Oil Country. Shortly after news broke of the Connor McDavid extension broke, the club also extended a key piece of the Edmonton blueline for the next seven seasons. Jake Walman inked a seven-year, $49m contract with an AAV of $7m. Walman arrived in Edmonton just before the playoffs […]

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5 d. ago Tychkowski: McDavid puts his money where his mouth is with shockingly

Stunning in the sense that it is shocking low — no raise all from his last contract — and illustrates just how serious he is when he says this is all about winning in Edmonton

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5 d. ago 'Crisis averted': Edmonton Oilers sign Connor McDavid to two

"Connor’s commitment to our team and our city is surpassed only by his singular focus on bringing a Stanley Cup back to fans of the Edmonton Oilers"

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5 d. ago 'Our journey here continues': Connor McDavid signs new contract with Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid has signed a news two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, multiple sources now report. Here is how it broke today: Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug Hearing sub 14m for 97 Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Let’s update this: Connor McDavid will be extending with the Edmonton Oilers. The Athletic’s Murat Ates @WPGMurat Two years, Oilers maintain room […]

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