Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft
In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
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Oilers Can’t Afford to Disregard Their Shortage of Draft Picks
Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson continued his busy offseason on Monday (July 15), trading forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward…
Oilers Hyman and McDavid Weigh in on Edmonton’s Offseason Moves
Just a couple weeks after Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson made a splash in free agency, bolstering the Oilers lineup with talented newcomers while retaining much of the…
Glen Sather Retired With the Rangers, But His Legacy Is With the Oilers
In the midst of the NHL’s busiest time of year, on June 26, Glen Sather announced his retirement from hockey, stepping away from his executive role with the New York…
Are the Edmonton Oilers Too Old?
When free agency opened on July 1, the Edmonton Oilers were very busy, agreeing to new contracts with several players who will likely be fixtures in the Oilers lineup next…
Oilers’ 2024 Draft Picks: What We Learned at Development Camp
The Edmonton Oilers recently held their 2024 Development Camp, bringing together 17 prospects for three days in Alberta. Six of Edmonton’s seven selections in the 2024 NHL Draft were in…
Edmonton Oilers Will Miss Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod
The Edmonton Oilers have been very active so far this offseason, with interim general manager Jeff Jackson drawing rave reviews for his work in free agency. After coming within one…
Edmonton Oilers: 2024 Development Camp Recap
Fresh off the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas, where they selected London Knights forward Sam O’Reilly with the 32nd overall pick, the Edmonton Oilers held their annual…
Edmonton Oilers’ History of Drafting London Knights Players
The Edmonton Oilers made seven selections during the 2024 NHL Draft on June 28 and 29, including a pair of forwards from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League…
Matthew Savoie: Everything to Know About the Oilers’ New Acquisition
On Friday (July 5), the Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forwards Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. A native of St. Albert, just…