The Detroit Red Wings look far removed right now from the team that was stuck in an 0-3-1 rut without one or both of their top forwards in Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi last week. They’ve since rattled off three straight wins, the most recent coming last night against the high-powered offense of the visiting … Read more
According to reports, Edmonton Oilers RW Josh Archibald is done for the foreseeable future after tests revealed that his bout with COVID-19 has led to a heart condition called myocarditis. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with Archibald and we hope he has a speedy and full recovery. BREAKING: Edmonton Oilers winger Josh Archibald done … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks have closed the curtain on another era. Defenseman Duncan Keith, who was a major part of three Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2010, 2013 and 2015, has been traded to Ken Holland’s Edmonton Oilers: Duncan Keith for Caleb Jones and a 3rd round pick. — John Shannon (@JShannonhl) July 12, 2021 Keith attended … Read more
According to reports, the Edmonton Oilers are set to announce a mega-contract for one of their top players, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Ryan Rishaug is reporting that Nugent-Hopkins is getting an 8-year, $41 million deal that includes a no-movement clause. As noted by Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins likely would have gotten more money on the open market but his … Read more
The Great One is leaving Edmonton for a second time. Less than 24 hours after the Edmonton Oilers were swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets, Wayne Gretzky took to social media to announce that he would be stepping down from his role as Vice Chairman of the … Read more
It may have taken a while, but the Winnipeg Jets are moving on. Kyle Connor’s tally in the third overtime early Tuesday morning completed his team’s sweep over the Edmonton Oilers and propelling the host Jets to the 2nd round of the playoffs. KYLE CONNOR SENDS THE OILERS HOME 🧹 pic.twitter.com/K0k9hLeXh8 — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of being swept. Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers scored his second goal of the game at 9:13 of overtime, completing a stunning comeback over the Oilers in Game 3 of their Round 1 playoff series and giving his team a 3-0 stranglehold. The Winnipeg Jets complete the comeback! … Read more
The Winnipeg Jets have visions of putting the Edmonton Oilers in a near insurmountable hole in their first round playoff series. Already leading their series by a 2-0 advantage, the Jets stunned Edmonton tonight in Game 3 by roaring back in the 3rd period to tie the score with two goals in less than 20 … Read more
Could former Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland be looking to bring aboard a key defensive forward to the Edmonton Oilers? According to one TSN analyst, that’s the case. Senior hockey reporter Frank Seravalli stated yesterday that the Edmonton Oilers, who need help in the face-off circle and with penalty killing, could attempt to trade … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard has reportedly made the decision to call it a career after 543 career NHL games, all spent with Detroit. And according to a report, he turned down an invitation to extend his career from an old friend. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland, who spent decades in Detroit … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard remains an unrestricted free agent after GM Steve Yzerman made the decision last offseason to not offer the veteran netminder a new contract. The 2020-21 NHL Season kicked off earlier this week, and so far, Howard is still watching games on television rather than playing in them. Did … Read more
Throughout the near 95 year history of the Detroit Red Wings, generations of fans have been treated to some of the greatest moments and players in sports history. Detroit’s is among the most passionate fan bases in the country, and are the driving force behind the area affectionately being known as “Hockeytown”. And while we’ve … Read more
It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings took on their share of bloated contracts during the tenure of former GM Ken Holland, who has since taken over the job for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the more regrettable deals he signed were the contracts for underperforming forwards Justin Abdelkader and Frans Nielsen. Embed from Getty … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings made a move today, electing to re-sign forward Sam Gagner on a one-year pact. The deal is worth a reported $850,000. Gagner was drafted in the first round, sixth overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He’s also spent time playing with the Arizona Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings and GM Steve Yzerman are said to be in the market for goaltending help, with long-tenured veteran Jimmy Howard not expected to return next season. And while there will be a bevy of options for the team to choose from via free agency, one particular avenue they could explore is the … Read more
During the NHL’s restart on Saturday, Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the national anthem as a silent protest against racial injustice. The opening of the first game in Edmonton included a salute to social justice activists and healthcare workers and a speech from @mnwild defenseman Matt Dumba … Read more
