5 Oilers Projected to Play in 2026 Olympic Winter Games
It’s now just six months until Milano Cortina 2026, which will be first the Olympic in 12 years to include NHL players. The Winter Games take place in Italy from…
Category Archives: Leon Draisaitl
Honeymoon Clue on McDavid, Swayman Trade Buzz & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Leon Draisaitl got married, and he’s honeymooning with his wife and best friends. Does this offer up any clues about the future contract for Connor…
Kris Knoblauch Is the Coach the Oilers Need to Build Around
After years of switching coaches, the Edmonton Oilers have someone who gets it, and it’s time to build around him. Let’s be honest—how many times have the Oilers “started fresh”…
5 Reasons the Edmonton Oilers Will Be Better in 2025-26
The Edmonton Oilers have had two very good seasons in a row, a rather obvious statement given that they’ve played in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. That said, it hasn’t exactly…
Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Leon Draisaitl
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Connor Brown, and now we turn our attention to superstar forward Leon Draisaitl.…
7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain
In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…
Oilers’ Top 10 Moments at Rogers Place
It was on the evening of Oct. 12, 2016, when the Edmonton Oilers officially played their first NHL game at their current home, Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton. The building…
Pros & Cons of the Oilers Letting Corey Perry Leave in Free Agency
When the Edmonton Oilers decided not to bring Corey Perry back this offseason, the reaction was mixed. For some fans, the decision made perfect sense—the team needed to be younger…
McDavid’s Next Contract With Oilers Depends on 3 Things
With Connor McDavid eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1, all eyes are on what will influence the Edmonton Oilers captain’s decision, both in terms of the date…
Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Best Draft Classes Since 2010
When the NHL season is over, the NHL Draft is next on the agenda for the league, and teams prepare to welcome the next wave of young talent to their…