Report: Cap to remain flat next season
Embed from Getty Images According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the NHL’s salary cap will be remaining flat next year.
The Oilers are still courting Vladimir Tkachyov
Embed from Getty Images Vladimir Tkachyov went undrafted in the 2014 NHL entry draft, but nobody picked him up. Despite that, the Oilers had invited him to training camp before attempting to sign him to a 3-year entry level deal which was quickly anulled by the NHL. Now, it appears the Oilers are trying to…
Seven Oilers named to NHL top 100 players list
Embed from Getty Images Last night, the NHL announced the final 67 players named to the NHL’s top 100 players of all-time list. Can you guess which seven Oilers made the cut?
NHLNotebook: #TalbotForVezina, Duchene open to trade and Bickell nearing return
The NHLN Notebook is a semi-regular feature of interesting hockey content from the past few days that doesn’t quite deserve its own article. In today’s NHLNotebook, we look at whether or not Cam Talbot is making a case to be in the Vezina trophy conversation, Matt Duchene being open to a trade, and Bryan Bickell…
NHLNotebook: McDavid and Draisaitl hit 100 career points, Eberle finally scores and TSN’s trade bait list
The NHLN Notebook is a semi-regular feature of interesting hockey content from the past few days that doesn’t quite deserve its own article. In this NHLNotebook, we look at McDavid becoming the third fastest Oiler to reach 100 points, Jordan Eberle finally getting the monkey off his back as well as a TSN Trade Bait…
Is Kevin Shattenkirk Back on the Oilers’ Radar?
Embed from Getty Images According to TSN’s Insiders, Kevin Shattenkirk is a player who might be available for a trade come deadline time. Jordan Eberle’s name came in at number seven on their Trade Deadline Trade Bait list.
NHLNotebook: Gold Medal games and the shootout, Datsyuk’s NHL return and hot dogs = sandwiches?
The NHLN Notebook is a semi-regular feature of interesting hockey content from the past few days that doesn’t quite deserve its own article. In today’s notebook, we talk about shootouts, Datsyuk’s return to the NHL and Bryzgalov being Bryzgalov.
Oilers recall Brossoit
Embed from Getty Images Yesterday afternoon, the Oilers announced they recalled Laurent Brossoit from the Bakersfield Condors while they assigned Jonas Gustavsson to the AHL.
Khaira earns callup
Embed from Getty Images This morning, the Oilers recalled Jujhar Khaira and reassigned Anton Lander to the Bakersfield Condors.
Puljujarvi records assist in first AHL game
photo via Bakersfield Condors After being assigned to the Bakersfield Condors on Monday, Jesse Puljujarvi potted an assist in his first American Hockey League game.
Connor McCaptain named to All-Star team
The Pacific Division #NHLAllStar roster. Captain: @cmcdavid97 Complete details: https://t.co/JOaCNcuaJX pic.twitter.com/HQVQtR6Aka — NHL (@NHL) January 10, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js This morning, Connor McDavid was named the only Oilers representative to this year’s NHL All-Star Game.
Maroon named 2nd star of the week, making strong argument to be protected
Patrick Maroon (@patmaroon) of @EdmontonOilers tied for the NHL-lead in goals last week with 5-1—6, including his first career hat trick. pic.twitter.com/r4OFBYiQrj — NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 9, 2017 With what is likely the best week of his career, Patrick Maroon has been named the NHL’s second star of the week.