In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it was a big few hours for coaching changes in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens moved from Dominique Ducharme and the Edmonton Oilers fired Dave Tippett. What’s next for these two teams and what is the plan moving forward? Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks have been busy taking trade calls and
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The Edmonton Oilers’ spiraling 2021-22 NHL season reached a new low on Thursday (Jan. 20) at Rogers Place, where they were crushed 6-0 by the league-leading Florida Panthers. The loss extended Edmonton’s winless skid to seven games, as the Oilers have gone 0-5-2 since the Christmas break. Over the last seven weeks, the Oilers are
A 5-2 win at home vs the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins moved the banged-up Edmonton Oilers into first place in NHL points percentage and a 16-5 record on the season. They are 9-1 at home and continue to overcome adversity as proof that their goaltenders and defence should have the team’s confidence. We’re limited to two
Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett had a chance to sit down and answer a lot of what he and his coaching staff are still looking for heading into the preseason game vs. the Vancouver Canucks. He thinks there is still a lot to learn about the team going forward. The top-6 looks set, but
On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the National Hockey League signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains were named, and a whole slew of moves were made before the start of regular-season action. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take through the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are listening to offers on Sean Monahan. Meanwhile, even though the trade has worked out great for both sides, forward Taylor Hall says he wasn’t just holding out to join the Boston Bruins. Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett talks contract extension, John Tavares is back on
Every team will have questions as they put one NHL season behind them and move onto another. For the Edmonton Oilers, there were plenty of them. A team that performed well in the regular season, then dropped the ball in the 2020 play-in round, the Oilers have a lot to prove. Big changes in some
The Edmonton Oilers are a storied franchise with a lot of history. Eight Hall of Famers have played for the team, alongside a multitude of other talented contributors. Many Oilers’ franchise records are well out of reach thanks to the greatest player to play the game, but there are plenty of milestones that are achievable
As hard as it is to believe, we’re now less than three weeks away from the start of another season of NHL hockey. We made it, folks! Another long and hot Arizona summer has come and gone, and it’s time once again for the Arizona Coyotes to hit the ice. With that said, and with
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, Dave Tippett has been named the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Sheldon Keefe has signed a two-year extension with the Toronto Marlies and Jesper Sellgren has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Tippett Named Oilers Head Coach The Oilers have officially hired Tippett to a three-year contract
© Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Oilers and Tippett still talking Mark Connolly: Source said last night that Dave Tippett is going to be the Edmonton Oilers new head coach. An announcement should come . Ryan Rishaug: Bob McKenzie said on TSN 1260 that Tippett’s deal with the Oilers is not finalized yet. He hasn’t
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk of Phil Kessel being connected to the Minnesota Wild, but not wanting to go there. There is also news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers who appear on the verge of a deal with head coach Dave Tippet and Swedish forward Joakim Nygard. Phil Kessel to
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks The Edmonton Oilers could name a head coach real soon Ryan Rishaug: The Edmonton Oilers could name their next head coach as early as Friday. Dave Tippett is still the front runner for the position. Todd Nelson is not in
One person the Ducks have interviewed is … John Shannon: The Anaheim Ducks will be interviewing Lane Lambert for their vacant head coaching position. Josh Cooper: Source confirms that the Ducks will interview Lambert. The Oilers haven’t asked to speak with … Jim Matheson: Don’t believe that Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland has asked for
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sources are saying that Ralph Krueger is climbing on the Buffalo Sabres list of potential coaching candidates. It’s believed that Jacques Martin is out. Dave Tippet may be more destined to the Edmonton Oilers. John Shannon reported that Todd Richards is out. The Ottawa Senators are looking
Sabres looking for NHL experience in their next coach Chris Johnston: Head coach Rikard Gronborg signed with ZSC Lion for two years. There is no “out” clause in his contract. John Vogl: Gronborg in a text: “The main reason that I signed with ZSC, besides being the top job in Europe, is that no NHL
Dubas puts an end to Babcock speculation Frank Seravalli of TSN: There was some speculation about the potential of Mike Babcock joining Ken Holland in Edmonton. Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas put an end to that yesterday. “We’re all in on Mike and Mike is all in on us,” Dubas told TSN’s Bob McKenzie.