3 Keys to Series as Oilers Eliminate Kings in 5 Games
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2023-24 NHL Playoffs, the third time they’ve ousted the Kings in three seasons. Two seasons ago…
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Analyst Says Leafs Have “Passenger” Problem with Matthews in Lineup
Auston Matthews may or may not be able to play Game 6 for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. His “illness” is still very much a dark cloud hanging over…
NHL Snubbing Bouchard as Norris Trophy Finalist Fine for Oilers
It’s fair to argue that Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman Evan Bouchard got snubbed this season when it comes to consideration for the 2023-24 Norris Trophy. Bouchard was not among the three…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Panthers, Jets, Islanders
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois updated the media on the status of contract negotiations with Steven Stamkos. Meanwhile, Sam Bennett is close to a…
Ex-Oilers Coach Shuns Team’s Playoff Games After Rough Exit
It won’t be long before former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft lands on his feet again and is an NHL bench boss. It seems like every other day there is…
Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Campbell, Desharnais, & the Power Play
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Stuart Skinner posted his first-ever career playoff shutout, proving that the team has a legitimate playoff starting goaltender who can win them…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Ducks, Capitals, Lightning
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews is a maybe for Game 5 versus the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as their coach. It sounds like this…
Why Maple Leafs Should Leak the Captured Bench Bickering Audio
Speaking about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff woes, NHL insider Chris Johnston noted on his podcast this week that audio likely exists of the bench argument between William Nylander and…
Rumored Long-Term Deal for Desharnais Makes Sense for Oilers
Reports that the Edmonton Oilers like Vincent Desharnais are not new. Dating back to when the team gave him a shot out of the AHL versus trading for a more…
Keefe on Matthews’ Game 5 Availability and Unusual Illness Status
Auston Matthews may not be available for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a do-or-die Game 5 playoff situation against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said he was hopeful,…