Oilers sign Andersen to fix goaltending
#NHLFreeAgency #OilersFrederik Andersen signed a one-year, $2.75M deal with the Oilers, carrying a $1M cap hit plus bonuses. The 36-year-old goalie leaves Carolina after five seasons, joining Edmonton's trio of netminders. Andersen previously played with Zach Hyman and coach Mike Babcock in Toronto. read more
NHLPA demands full investigation before Oilers hire Babcock
#NHL #OilersNHLPA demands a full NHL investigation into Mike Babcock before the Oilers can hire him, covering his 2023 Columbus tenure where he resigned over privacy violations. Edmonton consults players as Babcock, a Stanley Cup winner, eyes a return. read more
Oilers Fire Knoblauch After Two Cup Final Losses
#NHL #OilersEdmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch despite back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances. He signed an extension in October but faced pressure after Connor McDavid praised Jon Cooper. The Oilers finished second in the Pacific before a first-round playoff exit. read more
McDavid played through fracture as Oilers face questions
#NHL #OilersOilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed Connor McDavid played with a foot-ankle fracture during a first-round loss. McDavid and Leon Draisaitl expressed concern over the team's regression, emphasizing urgency to improve within McDavid's two-year extension window. read more
McDavid calls Oilers average after first-round exit
#NHL #OilersConnor McDavid called the Edmonton Oilers "average" after their first-round elimination by the Anaheim Ducks. Despite two Stanley Cup Final appearances, injuries plagued the team. McDavid tallied six points but scored just one goal. Future speculation now surrounds the star's commitment. read more
#NHLTrades #Oilers
The Oilers acquire forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round pick. This is the second trade between the teams this week, as Edmonton strengthens its roster for a playoff push. read more
Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Exits Game with Injury against Sharks
#Oilers #NHLInjuriesOilers' leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl exits the game due to undisclosed injury against the Sharks. Jeff Skinner scores the winning goal post his exit. With Connor McDavid also out, Oilers hope for other players to step up. read more