Mike Smith named NHL’s 3rd Star of the Week
This morning, the NHL released their three stars of the week and Edmonton Oilers goaltender, Mike Smith, slid in at number three after a pair of fantastic starts in net.
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.
Edmonton Oilers Recall Colby Cave from Bakersfield
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled centre Colby Cave from the Bakersfield Condors, while defenceman William Lagesson has been assigned to the AHL.
Edmonton Oilers recall Gaetan Haas
The Edmonton Oilers recalled C Gaetan Haas from the Bakersfield Condors Saturday afternoon, the team announced. Haas was assigned to the American Hockey League last Saturday.
Josh Archibald placed on IR with broken foot
This afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers announced via their social platforms that the team has placed forward, Josh Archibald, on the Injured Reserve for the next two to four weeks with a fractured foot.
The 2019 Season Launch Party Recap presented by the Canadian Brewhouse
On October 12th, the Nation gathered at The Canadian Brewhouse to celebrate the start of a new hockey season and to raise some money for charity. As expected, the community built around this website came out in droves, contributing to another successful event and memories that will last a lifetime.
Lagesson Recalled; Nygard Placed on IR
The Edmonton Oilers have officially placed forward Joakim Nygard on the Injured Reserve list and recalled defenseman William Lagesson. LW Joakim Nygard goes on I.R., and Oilers announce they have called up Dman William Lagesson. — Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) October 17, 2019 The announcement about Nygard was expected, as it was revealed earlier today that…
Nygard Sidelined 2-4 Weeks
The Edmonton Oilers have announced that forward Joakim Nygard will be out for 2-4 weeks due to a rib injury. Nygard is out 2-4 weeks with a rib injury. — Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) October 16, 2019 Nygard has 1 goal in six games, and was averaging 10:15 of ice time with the Oilers so far…
30 Years Ago Today: Gretzky Becomes the Greatest
It was on this date, October 15th, thirty years ago in 1989 that Wayne Gretzky scored his 1, 851st career point, surpassing Gordie Howe in total career points, and thus becoming the greatest of all time. THIS DATE IN 1989: Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe to become the all-time NHL scoring leader, a title he…
Connor McDavid named NHL’s first star of the week
Edmonton Oilers captain, Connor McDavid, was named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up seven points in his last three games. Well deserved? Absolutely.
Oilers assign Cave to Bakersfield
The Edmonton Oilers have assigned F Colby Cave to the Bakersfield Condors. In his second year with the organization, Cave struggled out the gate early this season after seeing some ice-time due to a Riley Sheahan injury.
Hang the L for the other teams
This past summer, our friends BlueJaysNation lost a series to the San Diego Padres. After the loss, the Blue Jays’ official account tweeted out the final score, which is nothing out of the ordinary, but the ratio of replies caught our eye and something amazing happened.
Twenty Years Ago Today, Oilers Retire Gretzky’s Number
It was on this day, October 1st, twenty years ago that the Edmonton Oilers honoured the greatest player in NHL history. On this day twenty years ago, 99 goes up to the rafters at the Coliseum. The City of Edmonton also renames Capilano Drive to Wayne Gretzky Drive. #Oilers pic.twitter.com/5OQWaRJeLr — Tom Gazzola (@TomGazzola) October…