The Edmonton Oilers have no shortage of NHL offseason storylines. Questions about the team’s next head coach continue to dominate headlines, while trade speculation surrounding Darnell Nurse remains active. Yet one of the most important issues facing the organization may be receiving the least attention: re-signing defenseman Connor Murphy. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples recently … Read more
The debate surrounding the Edmonton Oilers‘ pursuit of Mike Babcock took another turn this week after NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh pushed back on suggestions that players were behind the organization’s interest in the veteran coach. Speaking on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Walsh made it clear that responsibility for coaching hires belongs to management, not … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse appear headed toward a split, but moving the veteran defenseman may be far more complicated than simply finding a willing trade partner. Speaking on TSN, insider Darren Dreger outlined the challenges facing Oilers general manager Stan Bowman as he attempts to navigate one of the most significant potential trades … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers‘ pursuit of Mike Babcock continues to divide opinion across the hockey world, and former NHL defenseman Frank Corrado has become the latest voice urging caution. Speaking on Leafs Morning Take, Corrado admitted he was not surprised when reports surfaced linking Babcock to Edmonton’s coaching vacancy. In fact, he previously believed the Oilers … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers‘ effort to hire veteran coach Mike Babcock has encountered a significant obstacle after the NHL Players’ Association formally requested a league investigation into allegations tied to his brief tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets. NHL insider Darren Dreger reported on X that “the NHLPA has asked the NHL to move forward with … Read more
