Oilers Contracts, Cap Drama, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, several Edmonton Oilers players spoke with the media following their loss in the Stanley Cup Final. At the same time, reports have surfaced that the…
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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Stars, Rangers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers lost again to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. What is the fallout as the team approaches free agency and…
Sticker Shock on Frederic’s Rumored Extension With Oilers a Likelihood
Got Yer’ Back’s Ryan Rishaug noted on Monday’s podcast that Trent Frederic and the Edmonton Oilers are close to finalizing an extension. Noting that the team sees this is a…
Depth Over Stars: Maple Leafs Should Target Several Underrated UFAs
This summer’s free agent crop lacks marquee names beyond Mitch Marner, Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Nikolaj Ehlers. Still, as Jonas Siegel of The Athletic points out, it doesn’t mean…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, Canucks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, if Mitch Marner leaves, will the Toronto Maple Leafs have some interest in Mika Zibanejad? Meanwhile, have the Pittsburgh Penguins told Evgeni Malkin that the…
Maple Leafs Out on Big UFA, Plus More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one scribe believes the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely not in the running for a big-name UFA that could hit the market on July 1.…
NHL Rumors Shootdown: Report Linking Oilers to Ekblad Don’t Add Up
Despite recent speculation tying the Edmonton Oilers to veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad, there’s little reason to believe general manager Stan Bowman and CEO Jeff Jackson are seriously considering him as…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Rangers, Stars, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers and Sam Bennett are reportedly close to terms on an eight-year extension. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers might be eyeing two key…
Oilers’ Game 4 Comeback Win Can’t Mask Bigger Issue
As The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun put it, if the Edmonton Oilers go on to lift the Stanley Cup and end Canada’s 32-year championship drought, fans will forever remember the night…
Why Non-Elimination Game 4 Could Be Final Game for Several Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are making some lineup changes ahead of Game 4 Thursday night. The Stanley Cup Final matchup between Edmonton and the Florida Panthers is not an elimination game,…