NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Red Wings

In today's NHL rumors rundown, a report offers up an explanation as to why Alex DeBrincat was so quick to want out of Ottawa. Meanwhile, a couple of well-connected Oilers' analysts say the odds the te...

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Oilers: Signs Point to 2023-24 Being Holland’s Last Season As GM

In one of the most pivotal scenes in the movie "Silver Linings Playbook," Jennifer Lawrence’s character revealed, “If it's me reading the signs,” which showed exactly where she stood. It almost seems as if the Edmonton Oilers have taken a page out of "Silver Linings Playbook...

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Oilers’ Ken Holland May Be in Last Year After Jeff Jackson Hiring

There was a lot of excitement in Oil Country on Aug. 3 when Jeff Jackson was introduced as the new CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers. With Jackson being the former agent for Connor McDavid, many looked at the move as a master stroke by Oilers owner Daryl...

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Holland’s Patience With Oilers’ Prospects Could Pay Off in Big Way

Ken Holland has always had a ton of patience in developing prospects before bringing them into the NHL, and for many years as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, it worked great. When he took over the role of GM of the Edmonton Oi...

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Ken Holland’s 4 Biggest Decisions as Oilers GM

Ken Holland became general manager (GM) and president of hockey operations of the Edmonton Oilers in the offseason in 2019 and he said in May that he plans to remain in those roles for the remainder of his contract, which ends after next season.

It's reasonable to assume that the Oilers will move on fr...

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Oilers GM Ken Holland Deserves Respect For Recent Moves

For those of you old enough to remember the comedian Rodney Dangerfield, his big schtick was “I don’t get no respect.” The same can be said for Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland, especially in some circles. Even though he engineered some positive moves at the 2023 NHL Draft and...

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Oilers Still Have Many Free Agent/Trade Additions to Make

Ken Holland has been busy trying to make the cap work for the Edmonton Oilers the best he can, and that included some tough decisions. Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin were traded to the Detroit Red Wings to free up potential...

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Woodcroft & Holland Score High In Poll Of Oilers Fans

A recent poll initiated by the Edmonton Sun revealed an overwhelmingly positive response to the jobs that both head coach Jay Woodcroft and general manager Ken Holland are doing for the Edmonton Oilers (from “Robb: ‘Edmonton Oilers fans content with club's current course, sur...

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Oilers Looking to Make Impact Trades at 2023 NHL Draft

The NHL Draft and the Draft Lottery were must watch events in Edmonton from 2010 to 2015. The Oilers held the position of having the first-overall pick in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015. That’s when they had the luxury choosing Taylor Hall in 2010, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in 2011, Nail Y...

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Oilers Are Closer Than Ever To The Stanley Cup

“Signs, signs, everywhere a sign.” That classic song from the Five Man Electrical Band could be the theme for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans going into the 2023-24 season. Everywhere you look there’s a sign that they are inching closer to becoming Stanley Cup cham...

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Senators Sale Could Mean Drama For Oilers and Their GM Plans

With the news that the Ottawa Senators have been sold to Michael Andlauer for around $950 million, the theatrics in Ottawa might be over, but this news could signal new drama just beginning in Edmonton where Andlauer's connection to a current...

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Oilers’ Upcoming Offseason One of the Most Vital in Team History

The 2022-23 season was supposed to be the time when the Edmonton Oilers were to take the next big step in the Connor McDavid era and make it to the Stanley Cup Final. However the Vegas Golden Knights had a big say in determining the Oilers' fate in...

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Cracking the Oilers and Ken Holland “Green Bananas” Code

When Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said he doesn't invest in green bananas, what exactly did he mean? Well, the phrase is typically used to signify the idea that decisions are not about long-term thinking. In other words, don't do ...

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Ken Holland Hints at Oilers Going All-In Again

The Edmonton Oilers have every reason to put it all on the table once again next season and go for a Stanley Cup. The best players in the world are in their prime, and the team seems very determined. According to Elliotte Friedman, who spoke about it on-air, it's likely that the Oilers go all-in...

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Oilers Gelling Together as Playoffs Near

It’s been said that sometimes we take on some of the character traits of those closest to us. If that is indeed true, you can thank Oilers general manager (GM) Ken Holland for setting the tone on building a close-knit Edmonton Oilers team who stand up for...

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5 Reasons the Oilers Made the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers officially punched their ticket to the 2023 Playoffs after defeating the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday (April 1). They currently sit in second in the Pacific Division and Western Conference with 99 points. They have been the best team o...

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Oilers Could Use Loophole to Land Big Name for Minimum Cap Hit

The Edmonton Oilers are in an enviable position when it comes to NHL contracts. Like most teams, there are some difficult decisions to make and there are a couple of players who might be overpaid, but the organization has their key assets locked into long-term deal...

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Ken Holland Improved the Oilers at the 2023 Trade Deadline

There was a lot of pressure on Oilers general manager Ken Holland to improve his team by the trade deadline, and some think he did just that. But did he do enough by adding defenseman Mattias Ekholm from the Nashvil...

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Deadline Moves Oilers Didn’t Make Will Lead to Offseason Swings

The Edmonton Oilers made two important trade deadline moves and while many are deeming Ken Holland's work as adequate to commendable, there are a couple of question marks on the roster that will need to be answered over the course of the rest of this season and any playof...

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Senators, Maple Leafs, Oilers

In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins had a busy morning, placing Taylor Hall on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), adding Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings, then signing David Pastrnak...

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