2 w. ago Why the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup window remains open beyond this year: 9 Things

What, me worry? Yes, I am invoking the words of the immortal Alfred E. Neuman to help sooth the jangled nerves of Oilers fans worried about Connor McDavid and the team’s future. That and more in this edition of 9 Things 9. Oilers goaltending prospect Daniel Salonen registered a 6-0 shutout for Rauman Lukko this […]

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2 w. ago 'It just becomes a gong show': How McDavid's interview with Sportsnet made Oilers fan crazy

An interview between Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas went viral late on Wednesday night, essentially driving many Edmonton Oilers fans to new heights of fear and anger over the possibility of McDavid not agreeing to a new deal here. How did the story blow up so big, so […]

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2 w. ago 'It just becomes a gong show': How McDavid's interview with Sportsnet made Oilers fans crazy

An interview between Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas went viral late on Wednesday night, essentially driving many Edmonton Oilers fans to new heights of fear and anger over the possibility of McDavid not agreeing to a new deal here. How did the story blow up so big, so […]

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2 w. ago Stuart 'Skinnier': Can Oilers goalie Skinner turn into a winner by getting thinner?

Stuart Skinner came into training camp 15 pounds lighter. But don’t worry, Edmonton Oilers fans, none of it was lost in his trademarked moustache. That’s still as bushy and brilliant as ever. As for the rest of his 6-foot-4 frame, it’s gotten lighter, sleeker, quicker, more agile and easier to get up and down — […]

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2 w. ago 'Legit chance he does move on': Oilers fans react to McDavid's indecision on staying

Connor McDavid spoke out Tuesday to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas on his contract talks with the Edmonton Oilers, making it clear any decision is his call, that he’s calling the shots, and that he’ll decide in his own time. IN his most straight-forward statement of intent to date, McDavid said: “I have all […]

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2 w. ago Toronto and Calgary fans and pundits will hate it, but McDavid will sign new Oilers deal

In Calgary, the fans at the Edmonton Oilers-Flames rookie content on Sunday afternoon chanted, “McDavid’s leaving” late in the third period. In Toronto, the radio shows, newspaper columns and podcasts are still full of questions, if not outright doubts, about Oilers captain McDavid signing a new contact in Edmonton. But all that said, McDavid will […]

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4 w. ago 'He did us sooo dirty': Oilers fans outraged as prospect expert hammers top Edmonton newcomers

Oilers fans are outraged about the low ranking that prospects expert Corey Pronman of The Athletic gave to Edmonton’s two top prospects, forwards Matt Savoie and Ike Howard. Is the outraged justified? On his list of the best NHL player and prospects under the age of 23, Pronman ranked Savoie 148th and Howard 163rd. Pronman […]

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4 w. ago 'He did us sooo dirty': Oilers fans outraged as prospect expert critiques top Edmonton newcomers

Oilers fans are outraged about the low ranking that prospects expert Corey Pronman of The Athletic gave to Edmonton’s two top prospects, forwards Matt Savoie and Ike Howard. Is the outraged justified? On his list of the best NHL player and prospects under the age of 23, Pronman ranked Savoie 148th and Howard 163rd. Pronman […]

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