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Could Oilers Make Offseason Move with Shockingly Inactive Team?

In the NHL offseason flurry, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves slightly over the salary cap and eyeing potential defensive upgrades. I wrote an article

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Am I allowed to get excited about Oilers’ Matthew Savoie?

The Oilers stunned a lot of people last week when they traded Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio to the Sabres in exchange for prized prospect Matthew Savoie.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

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 season: Viktor Arvidsson (age 31), Connor Brown (30), Josh Brown (30), Adam Henrique (34), Mattias Janmark (31), Corey Perry (39), Troy Stetcher (30), and Jeff Skinner (32).

Matthew Savoie News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

When Will Fans See Matt Savoie Wear an Oilers’ Jersey for Real?

The Edmonton Oilers’ recent acquisition of top prospect Matt Savoie is generating considerable buzz. Not only were fans and insiders shocked the Buffalo Sabres pursued moving Savoie, but the fact the Oilers were able to add such a high-end prospect for little more than a player they probably needed to move anyway felt like a win/win.

Philip Broberg News / Oilersnation / July 13

Is Philip Broberg a viable option on the right side in the Oilers’ top-four?

The signings of Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner this summer have bolstered Edmonton’s already impressive offensive lineup, making their forward core arguably the best in the league.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / July 13

ESPY Awards host Nikki Glaser takes shot at Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers during monologue

Connor McDavid may have won the award for Best NHL Player at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday night, but that doesn’t mean he or the Edmonton Oilers were free from their fair share of ribbing during the ceremony.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Edmonton Oilers Long and Winding Road from Inception to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers forced themselves back into the forefront of the hockey universe in the 2023-24 NHL season with an appearance in the final. They fell just short of doing what only one other team in history has done before.

Connor Brown News / Inside The Rink / July 13

Player Profile: Connor Brown

Connor Brown was born on January 14, 1994, in Etobicoke, ON, CAN. He is a Canadian right-winger who’s had a solid career in the NHL. Standing at 6’0 and weighing 185 lbs, he is right-handed on the ice.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

How Much Is Evan Bouchard’s Lethal Weapon Worth to the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard proved his worth during the 2023-24 NHL season. Known for his powerful shot, Bouchard’s ability to fire the puck at incredible speeds has significantly boosted the Oilers’ offense from the blue line.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / July 12

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named best NHL player at ESPY’s for third straight year

As if we were surprised. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named the best NHL player at the ESPY’s for the third year in a row Thursday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Journalist Argues Oilers a Rare Breed Among Cup Contenders

In the 2023-24 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers fell just two goals shy of winning the Stanley Cup. A stacked team offensively went on a run as one of the best teams in the NHL over the final stretch of games during the regular season and carried that success over to the playoffs.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Making a Case for Oilers’ Stuart Skinner at the Four Nations Cup

Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer posted that goaltender Stuart Skinner is in the mix for Team Canada at the Four Nations Cup. Citing some stats that suggest Skinner is a great pick for the squad, Stauffer wrote, “Still just 25.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 12

4 young Oilers’ stepping up in playoff spotlight was a silver lining from the deep run

The Edmonton Oilers’ season concluded less than a month ago, ending with a crushing Game 7 defeat in the Stanley Cup Final. Nearly a week later, Oil Country’s

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Oilers’ Trade Candidates to Create Cap Space

According to Frank Seravalli, the Edmonton Oilers could be forced to trade a roster player due to the team’s salary cap struggles, and he mentioned Cody Ceci as the most likely candidate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 12

The Edmonton Oilers best and worst non-first round picks: Introduction

Scouting is tricky, especially in the NHL. In the first couple of rounds, you have a much clearer vision of the player’s projection; however, as the draft continues, the later you get, the more you throw darts into the dark and hope you hit the bullseyes.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / July 11

‘I do think he should’ve gone and accept the trophy:’ J.S. Gigure talks about Connor McDavid’s Conn Smythe win

The number of players who have won the Conn Smythe Trophy is few and far between, and Oilers captain Connor McDavid joined the class with his spectacular performance in the 2024 playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 12

Should the Oilers dig into the NHL free agent bargain bin?

This year’s free agent crop in the NHL got snapped up very quickly. There weren’t very many impactful players who made it to day two of free agency, never mind week two.

Cody Ceci News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

4 Teams That Could Acquire Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci

The Edmonton Oilers have gone from being heartbroken after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to trading into the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft to focusing on upgrading their team in hopes of making another deep run in the 2024-25 campaign.

Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Matt Savoie Calls Opportunity With Oilers a 'Young Player’s Dream'

The Edmonton Oilers acquiring Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres seemed like a trade proposal you would make in a video game and hope the other team accepted if you were the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Edmonton Oilers Need a Repeat of Late Round Draft Successes

Until a surprise, late-second, out-of-the-blue trade to get the last pick of the first round, Oilers fans were going to have to be content with hoping a hidden gem fell to them in the late rounds.

Viktor Arvidsson News / ClutchPoints / July 11

Grading Viktor Arvidsson’s 2-year contract with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, $8 million contract when free agency opened. Arvidsson had plenty of injury issues in 2023-24, but his production when he did get in the lineup gives the Oilers hope that he will help solve their lack of depth scoring.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Oilers at Risk of Losing Broberg or Holloway to Offer Sheets

The Edmonton Oilers have had a very successful start to the 2024 offseason, bringing in multiple free agents on valuable contracts and retaining much of last season’s core.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Oilers re-sign Raphaël Lavoie to a one-year, two-way contract

The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday morning that the club has re-signed Raphaël Lavoie to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000 Lavoie split the 2023-24 campaign between the Oilers and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Bakersfield Condors.

Leon Draisaitl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6