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.
Bakersfield Condors defenceman Brandon Manning has been suspended for five games in the American Hockey League for using a racial slur towards an opponent. The incident happened during the second period of a Monday night game against the Ontario Reign.
The Young Stars tournament is back! The long-standing prospects game featuring prospects from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Vancouver Canucks.
The Edmonton Oilers have announced that defenceman Matt Benning has been assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. The assignment was on a conditioning loan, the club announced.
The Edmonton Oilers have assigned defenceman William Lagesson to the Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Saturday. Lagesson, 23, was recalled by the Oilers on Dec. 29, 2019 and appeared in two games with the club.
Edmonton Oilers prospect Tyler Benson is heading to the American Hockey League all-star game. The 21-year-old forward is set to replace Oilers F Kailer Yamamoto, who was recalled by the big club in late December.
The Edmonton Oilers and Zack Kassian appear to be making common ground in contract talks, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector reported Friday. Spector said his sense is that the club will announce a multi-year deal prior to the NHL trade deadline.
Edmonton Oilers fans hoping to get a glance at their favorite club will now have a chance to do so as the club is set to host an open practice at West Edmonton Mall. The Oilers will take to the Ice Palace in the mall between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27.
Edmonton Oilers F Zack Kassian will have a hearing Monday after a Saturday night incident with Calgary Flames F Matthew Tkachuk. The incident happened with just under two minutes left in the second period.
The Edmonton Oilers will be without the services of Matt Benning until after the all-star break, the club’s head coach said Friday. Benning, who has been out of the lineup since Dec. 1 with his second concussion this season, will be out until at least the Oilers Jan. 29 matchup against the Calgary Flames.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Matt Benning has joined the team amid their road trip. Benning has missed significant time this season after suffering a concussion Nov. 19 against the San Jose Sharks.
It appears that the Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland is preparing to dip into the trade market and help out his roster. In three separate tweets posted Wednesday morning, the Edmonton Journal’s Jim Matheson highlighted what might be to come.
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland was on Sportsnet Toronto’s Fan590 Monday morning where he doubled down on his desire for the Oilers to be a playoff team. Holland said that the window for the Oilers is now to be a playoff team with the likes of core players Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Darnell Nurse…
