Edmonton Oilers Oscar Klefbom out two-to-three weeks
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom will be out for the next two-to-three weeks with a shoulder injury, the club announced.
Quick Hits
Quick Hits are the Oilers stories and updates that don’t necessarily deserve to be a full-length feature article but are still worth talking about anyway. Here, you’ll find roster notes, trade rumors, updates on past players, community events, and everything newsworthy that surrounds the Edmonton Oilers. Quick Hits are meant to be exactly that, quick and easy reads that are perfect for anytime you have an extra minute to spare.
Leon Draisaitl named first star of the week
Edmonton Oilers F Leon Draisaitl continues to make waves across the NHL and has been named the first star of the week.
Edmonton Oilers’ Scott Howson selected as AHL president and CEO
The Edmonton Oilers director of player development Scott Howson has been selected as the American Hockey League’s president and CEO. The new job will take effect on July 1st this year and will replace David Andrews, who is retiring after 26 years.
Edmonton Oilers recall Markus Granlund, place Connor McDavid on IR
This morning, the Edmonton Oilers have recalled Markus Granlund from the Bakersfield Condors and placed Connor McDavid on the IR retroactive to Feb. 9 pertaining to the quad injury suffered against the Nashville Predators.
Edmonton Oilers sign Joakim Nygard to one-year extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Joakim Nygard to a one-year extension, the club announced Tuesday.
Oilers recall C Colby Cave
Only a few hours after the team assigned F Tyler Benson to the Bakersfield Condors, the Edmonton Oilers have announced the recall of C Colby Cave from the minor league club.
Edmonton Oilers assign Tyler Benson to AHL
Edmonton Oilers F Tyler Benson has been assigned to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Benson, 21, was recalled by the club on Jan. 30 and appeared in two games for the Oilers.
Report: Edmonton Oilers expressing interest in Ilya Kovalchuk
The Edmonton Oilers have displayed an interest in two players from the Montreal Canadiens, Sportsnet’s Eric Engels reports. First, Engels reported that the Oilers, and Calgary Flames, have expressed “varying degrees of interest” in Canadiens F Ilya Kovalchuk.
Edmonton Oilers F Joakim Nygard out six-to-eight weeks
Edmonton Oilers F Joakim Nygard will be out six-to-eight weeks after receiving surgery on a broken hand. The Swedish forward was injured on Jan. 29 when he blocked a shot against the Calgary Flames.
Edmonton Oilers Tyler Benson to make NHL debut against San Jose Sharks
Edmonton Oilers rookie Tyler Benson is set to make his NHL debut tonight against the San Jose Sharks. Benson, 21, was recalled by the club a week ago today.
Friedman: Edmonton Oilers have looked into Tomas Tatar
As the Edmonton Oilers gauge their plans for this year’s trade deadline, reports are surfacing the team has looked into Montreal Canadiens F Tomas Tatar. The report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was apart of this weekly 31 thoughts column.
Ryan Smyth named to IIHF Hall of Fame class of 2020
Edmonton Oilers and Hockey Canada legend Ryan Smyth has been named to the 2020 IIHF Hall of Fame class. The announcement came Tuesday morning for ‘Captain Canada,’ who played in dozens upon dozens of international games for Canada.