The Edmonton Oilers are of course like every other NHL team and run 11 or 12 forwards per game, but the effectiveness and the production of only six of them have carried the team through 14 games this season. Five of their forwards were at a point-per-game before the win against the Tampa Bay Lightning
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10 games into the 2022-23 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are 7-3-0. They started out a bit iffy on home ice, but since then, have rattled off five-straight wins and a perfect road record. They’re scoring in bunches and the defense is offering up opponents a few too many chances, but overall, things look good.
It’s early, but the Edmonton Oilers could be a team that finishes the 2022-23 season with at least five legitimate 30-goal scorers on the roster. A team that is going to continue to score goals and has arguably the deadliest power play in modern NHL history, there’s no reason to suggest Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl,
History may be about to repeat itself. Longtime fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames may remember the heyday of the two clubs. For eight consecutive seasons between 1983 and 1990, the Stanley Cup Final featured either the Oilers or Flames. At the time, Alberta’s teams earned the unofficial nickname of Death Valley because
The St. Louis Blues will begin their season with a relatively favorable schedule in the month of October. They’ll play multiple divisional opponents and a couple of teams expected to compete for the best odds in the 2023 Draft lottery. Either way, this schedule is not all that difficult and should allow for the Blues
There are certain moments in life when you just know you’ve reached a new level. Many times it comes under intense pressure, and as the saying goes, “No pressure, no diamonds”. It’s safe to say Connor McDavid has done just that as he approaches the 2022-23 NHL season. All the NHL greats who have won
As long as the Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, they will always be in contention for NHL awards. Both players are entering their prime and are among the best in the world. The team also has some solid young talent entering the lineup, and a couple of their rookies could compete for
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Patrick Kane doesn’t want to play for the Maple Leafs @OilersAnalytics: Kevin Weekes on ESPN Radio on Friday: “Patrick Kane has stated several times that he does not want to be a Leaf, and that he wants to go to a team that
After a very entertaining and successful 2021-22 season, the Edmonton Oilers are looking to go even further. The Oilers have made the Stanley Cup Final only once (2006) since their last Cup championship in 1990. The greatest trophy in sports has also not been raised by a Canadian team since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
For years now, one of the biggest things going for the NHL compared to other professional sports leagues is parity, as any given team can win on any given night. That parity was on display throughout the 2021-22 season, particularly when it came to the Pacific Division. Related: 3 Bruins Hot Takes for 2022-23 Season
According to Oilers Now host and color commentator for the Oilers Bob Stauffer, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t done making moves. They’ve had a busy offseason with the additions of Jack Campbell and Mattias Janmark, plus extensions for Evander Kane and Brett Kulak, but there’s more to do. Noting that they weren’t done regardless of what
The Edmonton Oilers have done well drafting in the first round and a good percentage of their team is made up of players they drafted. That is how championship teams are built and the Oilers are close. They own the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, so let’s rank the first-round draft picks
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk that the Oilers have asked both Duncan Keith and Mike Smith to give them a heads up about their future plans. Meanwhile, Smith’s decision becomes increasingly important because the Oilers found out that Mikko Koskinen has officially signed in Switzerland. Finally, there’s social media
This week is a special Weekly Lost & Found edition, as it’s my 100th article with The Hockey Writers. The support and camaraderie experienced with THW have been unmatched, and the creative freedom given by the editorial and leadership teams is what allowed this little Weekly Lost & Found idea to come to life. I
When you think of the superlatives that have described Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid over the years, you think of explosive, dynamic, creative, and fast. In this playoff spring of 2022, you can add the word “complete.” Not only has McDavid improved his game in his own zone in the month of May, but he’s
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that as part of the Vancouver Canucks mission to move money, Oliver Ekman-Larsson might be a trade candidate. How realistic is it that he could be moved? Meanwhile, Filip Forsberg spoke to the media about his negotiations with the Nashville Predators. The Anaheim Ducks might consider a
The Edmonton Oilers won Game 6 on Thursday evening and will send their first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings back to Edmonton and Rogers Place for a pivotal Game 7. The Oilers have the momentum, the fans, a returning Darnell Nurse, and an apparent game plan. But, is there friction brewing between two of
The Edmonton Oilers visit the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 on Friday night. Their first-round series is tied 1-1 after two games in Edmonton, and the Oilers are coming off a statement 6-0 win. This is a big game for both teams. The Oilers have the momentum, but the Kings will want to bounce
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