Zach Hyman has never hidden his appreciation for the Edmonton Oilers, but his latest comments offered perhaps his strongest endorsement yet. Speaking on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, the veteran winger called moving to Edmonton the best choice he and his family have ever made. “It’s been fun, Bob. We’re just going to continue to … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers entered NHL free agency with a clear goal: reshape the roster without sacrificing future flexibility. Two days after a busy start to the market, general manager Stan Bowman made it clear that while Edmonton is still exploring additions, he is comfortable with the group already assembled. Speaking on Oilers Now with Bob … Read more
Leon Draisaitl believes Mike Babcock is the coach the Edmonton Oilers need as they try to turn another Stanley Cup contender into a championship team. Speaking with Bob Stauffer, the Oilers star said the leadership group welcomed the organization’s decision to hire the veteran bench boss, knowing that a tougher environment could help the club … Read more
Connor McDavid and Jason Dickinson have publicly endorsed Mike Babcock’s demanding coaching style, signaling that Edmonton’s leadership believes accountability is the missing piece in its Stanley Cup pursuit. After their painful NHL playoff disappointment, the Oilers are embracing a different identity under their new head coach despite the controversy surrounding his return to the NHL. … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have sent a clear message about their offseason direction with Connor Murphy’s new contract extension. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on X, “Connor Murphy and the Oilers are closing in on a long-term extension, at approximately $4M per year. Contract is similar to Jason Dickinson (5 x $4M), but not exactly the … Read more
