Throwback Thursday: This week in 1979, Edmonton Oilers play final WHA game
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Report: 14-day quarantine period “will not be prohibitive to the NHL coming to Canada”
A Thursday afternoon report suggests that a 14-day quarantine period may be skirted for NHL players coming to play in Canada.
Part of Edmonton Oilers hub city pitch involves plethora of entertainment options for teams
The Edmonton Oilers are trying to sell the NHL on plenty of lifestyle options in the city as they bid to be one of the league’s host cities for a return to play.
Edmonton Oilers 2019-20 player review: Tyler Ennis
Much like when we reviewed Andreas Athanasiou, there’s not a whole lot of tape on Tyler Ennis with the Oilers. But what we saw in a nine-game window was a glimpse at a wily veteran who can still contribute.
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson throws support behind Oilers bid to host NHL games
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is throwing his support behind the Oilers bid to host hockey games as an NHL hub city.
NHL History: Glen Sather leaves Edmonton Oilers after 24 years with organization
Glen Sather is hockey royalty in Edmonton and 24 years ago today, he left the organization.
Edmonton Oilers 2019-20 player review: Leon Draisaitl
MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!
Report: NHL, NHLPA discussions on 24-team playoff format ‘has produced some traction’
The NHL and NHLPA have gained traction on a 24-team playoff format, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported Sunday.
Edmonton Oilers 2019-20 player review: Tyler Benson
Tyler Benson’s time in the NHL has been a long time coming. The product of the Southside Athletic Club was a highly touted WHL prospect having been drafted 1st overall by the Vancouver Giants in 2013. This, of course, came after he broke the AMBHL scoring record by scoring 57 goals and 146 points in…
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1992, Edmonton Oilers eliminate Vancouver Canucks from playoffs
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Edmonton Oilers 2019-20 player review: Matt Benning
Matt Benning has had far from an easy go to stake his claim as regular NHL’er.
NHL History: Jason Smith paces Edmonton Oilers in 2006 game four win over San Jose Sharks
The comeback of all comebacks got its legs 14 years ago today when the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks in game four of the 2006 playoffs. Jason Smith paced the Oilers with a goal and two assists, but before we get into that game four win, it’s important to remember what had happened…