10 h. 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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12 h. 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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13 h. 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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14 h. 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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14 h. 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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14 h. ago 'What a legend': Hockey world reacts as McDavid signs astonishing contract with Oilers

Connor McDavid has signed an astonishing two-year contract at his current rate of $12.5 million with the Edmonton Oilers, multiple sources now report. The contract is way, way lower than any fan or pundit predicted and represents a massive statement about McDavid’s desire to win a Cup in the next three years in Edmonton. Our […]

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15 h. ago 'McDavid wants to give the Oilers clarity': big news coming on McDavid contract

This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, his take that there will be some major news on the Connor McDavid contract in the next day or two. Speaking on his 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman made it clear he doesn’t speak for McDavid, but gave his best estimate as to what is about to […]

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16 h. ago Top 10 burning questions as Edmonton Oilers head into NHL regular season

Will Connor McDavid sign a contract extension? Will they start the regular hot or cold? Will Stuart Skinner take another step forward? Lots to ponder ...

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32 h. ago Savoie's most excellent Oilers training camp lands him right wing, second line

'He’s come with a lot of juice and provided a lot of excitement for our team'

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36 h. ago The Edmonton Oilers shuffle it up on Sunday, send veteran winger out as the start of the regular season looms

The Edmonton Oilers had an off-day Saturday, but were back on the practice lanes Sunday with final roster cuts imminent. One immediate result is that veteran winger Max Jones has been placed on waivers, for the purpose of assignment to Bakersfield. Jones got injured early in training camp and has not been in the lineup […]

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49 h. ago Why different may be more important than better in the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup search: 9 Things

The beginning of the new season is almost upon us. It is a tall order in front of the Edmonton Oilers. Since 1994, not one Western Conference team has ever three-peated in consecutive years. But here is why the Oilers have a chance to make history. That and more in this edition of 9 Things […]

Economics

57 h. ago Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch credits U of A playing days coach Rob Daum for his even demeanour

If you’re wondering how far back Darnell Nurse goes with Kris Knoblauch, it’s 10 years, because Nurse was playing junior for Sheldon Keefe’s Soo Greyhounds in the 2015 OHL playoffs while Knoblauch was on the rival Erie Otters bench. Nurse barely knew Knoblauch then, but he’s got a very good book on him now after […]

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59 h. ago Slow start, strong finish seems likely for new look Edmonton Oilers

'We have the belief in our group that we can contend again for a Stanley Cup, I don’t know why we would have any reason to think otherwise'

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3 d. ago 'I wouldn't be happy': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign head coach to three

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news they have signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a new three-year deal. The on-line reaction was fast and generally positive in Edmonton and generally negative in other NHL cities: Edmonton Inside Sports radio commentator Brenden Escott @BrendenEscott The #Oilers have extended Head Coach Kris Knoblauch on a three-year […]

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3 d. ago Just how valuable is Kris Knoblauch to the Oilers organization anyway?

Knoblauch was also entering the final year of his initial contract, prior to Friday's announcement of a three-year extension through to the 2028-29 season

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4 d. ago Oilers lose goalie battle, but rookie Matt Savoie clinches his spot on opening night

“He’s been working hard and his details have been good. Not only is he labelled as an offensive player, he’s worked on his details and he’s very responsible defensively. It looks like he’s ready"

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5 d. ago Hawks' Lukas Reichel may be a logical target for Oilers GM Stan Bowman

Stan Bowman is kicking trade tires on frustrated Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel, who doesn’t fit with the current regime, but where the German-born winger would slide in here and what they would be giving up is a thorny issue. The Edmonton Oilers GM picked Reichel 17th overall in the 2020 draft when he was […]

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5 d. ago Edmonton Oilers trade for a goalie, but Stuart Skinner is still the man

“Connor is just the insurance policy and we feel those two are our best options and we’re going to go with that. Stuart Skinner is our starter and Calvin Pickard is our backup.”

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5 d. ago 'Incredible move': Hockey world reacts as Edmonton Oilers trade for veteran goalie

This in, news from the Edmonton Oilers they have acquired NHL goalie Connor Ingram from Utah, with Utah retaining $800,000 of his $1.95 million salary. In return, Utah gets future considerations. Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers 🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 The #Oilers have acquired Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for future considerations. The goaltender […]

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5 d. ago Edmonton Oilers acquire Connor Ingram from Utah Mammoth in goaltending move

The Mammoth will retain $800,000 of Ingram’s $1.95 million contract

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