Is Oilers’ Prospect Shane Lachance the Next Tage Thompson?
The Edmonton Oilers took a chance on Shane Lachance in the 2021 NHL Draft, selecting him 186th overall in the sixth round. Now three years later, the Oilers’ decision to…
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It’s Time for the Oilers to Trade for Mackenzie Blackwood
It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have long had their fair share of troubles and inconsistency between the pipes, and unfortunately for the team, the 2024-25 season has proven…
Who Is Oilers Prospect William Nicholl?
When the Edmonton Oilers drafted William Nicholl with the 196th-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, it came as somewhat of a surprise. A third-round choice of the London Knights…
Is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a fan favourite in Oil Country. Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers first overall in the 2011 NHL Draft, Nugent-Hopkins’ contributions to his team have been consistent and…
3 Oilers Standouts From the 2024-25 Preseason
The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up the 2024-25 preseason with a record of three wins and five losses, and with it, their pursuit of the Stanley Cup resumes with a championship…
What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi?
In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft,…
3 Trade Destinations for Oilers’ Evander Kane
When he’s healthy, Evander Kane is one of the most effective power forwards in the NHL. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, he isn’t afraid to throw his weight around and…
5 Defensemen the Oilers Should Target in Trade
The Edmonton Oilers’ blue line is among the weakest in the NHL. It’s no secret. Buoyed by the team’s overall play during the 2023-24 season, the Oilers’ blue line was…
Can Jeff Skinner Strike Oil in Edmonton?
At 32-years-old, Jeff Skinner is no spring chicken. Having skated in 15 NHL seasons and 1,006 regular season games, and with 357 goals and 670 points under his belt, it’s…
Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 Prospects
Barring any unexpected trades or transactions, the Edmonton Oilers will kick-start the 2024-25 season as the NHL’s oldest team. Not long ago, the Oilers routinely iced the youngest teams in…