NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Kailer Yamamoto and the Edmonton Oilers agreed to a contract today. The winger signed a two-year contract worth $6.2 million or an average cap hit of $3.1 million per year. This deal helps the two sides avoid an arbitration hearing. YAMS! 🍠🍠🍠 The #Oilers have signed Kailer Yamamoto to a two-year contract extension with an […] READ MORE
Free agency is over two weeks old and several of the big names have signed. Still, there are a few big names and teams waiting to find the perfect fit. In today’s NHL rumours we look at the Edmonton Oilers and their connection to free agent Phil Kessel. Phil Kessel Linked to Edmonton Oilers My […] READ MORE
Though the craziness of free agency is slowing down, deals and moves are still being made. With deals still being made, NHL rumours continue to fly. One of the biggest gambles a general manager can take is signing a player to be a trade piece and not being able to find someone to pay the […] READ MORE
The Edmonton Oilers have signed first round draft pick Reid Schaefer to a contract. It’s a three-year, entry-level contract for the 32nd pick of the 2022 NHL Draft. The Oilers have signed first-round pick Reid Schaefer to a three-year, entry-level contract. https://t.co/5d60FjcB3L — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 16, 2022 Reid Schaefer Signs Contract The 18-year-old Spruce […] READ MORE
Following the news that three-time Stanley Cup winner Duncan Keith was retiring, the Edmonton Oilers did not just wave goodbye to one of their veteran defencemen. They also shed his large salary, with $5.5 million coming off the books. This has given the Oilers front office the opportunity to pursue trades and re-sign key players […] READ MORE
It’s been a busy night in the NHL world. The 2022 NHL Draft is underway and there have been a lot of deals made. The most recent one, as reported by Elliot Friedman, is the Edmonton Oilers trading Zack Kassian. Kassian to ARIZ with number 29, a future second and a future third for number […] READ MORE
With the Stanley Cup Playoffs over and the NHL draft not far off, there are lots of emerging NHL rumours. Teams are looking at how they can acquire assets for a rebuild, or get great players to help their playoff chances. One such rumour involves the Edmonton Oilers shopping RFA winger Jesse Puljujarvi. Edmonton Oilers […] READ MORE
The NHL Draft is just under a few weeks away. The draft always provides plenty of drama and intrigue amongst fans and media. This has been true since its inception. While people tend to get excited about trades and prospects, there are other moments that leave people scratching their heads. For this edition, we head […] READ MORE
Jay Woodcroft, the interim coach who stepped in for the fired Dave Tippett in February, has lost the “interim” tag. He and the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to a three-year deal, according to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos. Continued contract talks have lead Jay Woodcroft agreeing to a 3 yr contract today with @EdmontonOilers #Donedeal @FAN590 @FAN590 […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours on Last Word on Hockey. The off-season is getting close to full swing. That means we have an abundance of moves and NHL rumours to discuss. Today we will be discussing the Dallas Stars and John Klingberg, the Nashville Predators and Filip Forsberg, and the Edmonton Oilers […] READ MORE