Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday (Nov. 17). Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head on Darnell Nurse, per @NHLPlayerSafety.pic.twitter.com/eSGIwmD46u
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The comeback fell just short, as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators in overtime by a score of 3-2 on Thursday night (Nov. 14). The Oilers improve to 9-7-1 on the season, while the Predators fall to 5-9-3, and are tied for last place in the Central Division. Edmonton picked up their third-straight victory,
*This article was updated before the 2024-25 season In the modern NHL, contract and salary cap management may be more critical than ever. The flat cap era is finally becoming a thing of the past, but teams cannot rush to spend money too quickly. Every team in the league has a contract on the books
The Edmonton Oilers head into the 2024-25 season with only one goal: winning the Stanley Cup. This is within reach for the franchise, not only because they made it to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final last season, but also because they did not lose any core pieces this offseason. While the core remains
The Edmonton Oilers have had a hectic 2024 offseason, filled with offer sheets, trades, free agent signings, and more. Following a Stanley Cup Final loss, change was expected, but for the most part, the roster has remained intact. The forward core has improved, even with the departures of Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod, and Dylan Holloway,
Edmonton Oilers Head coach Kris Knoblauch says he is considering a change to his defense lineup for Game 4. He didn’t drop any names, but the rumor going around is that Philip Broberg is a possibility to enter the lineup for Game 4 versus the Dallas Stars. The Oilers have tinkered with their six defensemen
The Edmonton Oilers have always had passionate fans. Whether the team is great, good, bad, or just flat-out awful, they are very vocal about their team. This season, it’s been a story of anger and confusion as the Oilers started out their 2023-24 campaign unexpectedly bad. They currently sit seventh in the Pacific Division with
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is a lot going on in Oil Country as the Oilers continue to lose and put in lacking performances. There is an update on the status of Connor McDavid, Zack Kassian has announced his retirement, Darnell Nurse had some harsh comments about the team’s recent play.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed everyone they need to except Evan Bouchard, and with limited cap space to sign him, the young defenceman won’t be among the three worst contracts on the Oilers this season. While the team has some very good contracts, others aren’t so good, and the team will have to manage them
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ryan McLeod’s arbitration hearing isn’t far off and a comparable deal just got done. How does that affect the Oilers moving forward? Meanwhile, Darnell Nurse spoke at length about how he feels being a key part of the team and his hefty contract, along with the pressures
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers have announced new hires in major executive positions. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames won’t let Brad Treliving talk to other clubs, there is an update on the health status of Matthew Knies in Toronto and Evgeny Kuznetsov’s agent sends a message to the Washington Capitals. Explore everything hockey
Former NHL tough guy John Scott had some interesting words to say about the state of the Norris Trophy in the NHL. He said nothing but good things towards Edmonton Oilers’ number one defenceman Darnell Nurse, but also rightfully questioned what should be considered when determining who gets votes for the best defenceman in the
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The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their four-game road trip out east with a 2-2 record, and now they’re set to face the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights in an upcoming two-game homestand. The Oilers haven’t looked like the Stanley Cup contenders that many predicted them to be before the season started, as their
What do the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers have in common? They both were rebuilding franchises that drafted a 6-foot-4 defenseman who can carry pucks out of the zone and punish guys who come into their own end. Who are these defensemen drafted eight years apart? Darnell Nurse and Simon Edvinsson. Let’s look
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 today’s NHL rumors rundown, one day after the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are questions about what’s next for that team? Who will stay and who will go? And, how bad was Darnell Nurse’s injury? Meanwhile, could the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks make for good trade partners?
The trade deadline has passed, and teams in playoff contention are battling for their playoff lives. Every single game and every single point are important right now. Every player should be firing on all cylinders down the playoff stretch. Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse seems to have hit a slump as the team pushes