News and Notes
It's McDraft Day
It's finally here, the day we've all been waiting for, draft day. Happy McDavid Day, everyone.
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The Oilers Search For A New Goaltender
Could it be Cam Talbot? Perhaps someone else?
Report: New York Turns Down Two Second Round Picks For Talbot
I’m not certain of what has been offered from Edmonton’s perspective. I’m told that there was a team that offered two second round picks for Cam Talbot and that didn’t close the deal.This morning Darren Dreger was o...
Oilers granted permission to speak to Paul MacLean
Elliotte Friedman says the Oilers have been granted permission to speak with former Jack Adams winner Paul MacLean.
The Oilers To-Do List
The Oilers have started the off-season in a manner that gives this summer the potential to be the most productive off-season in at least a decade, maybe ever. What's left to do?
The plot to acquire Dougie Hamilton
The Bruins will have to work some cap space magic to lock him down. The Oilers will have to work some trading magic to land him.
Could Soderberg Be Interested In Edmonton?
Did a soon to be free agent actually identify Edmonton as a desireable location?
Oilers Give Pens Permission To Talk To Todd Nelson
We're looking for a good teacher with a really good resume. We have some guys that we're interviewing that have NHL experience, that have AHL experience, that have been successful there. We lost a ...That's Penguins GM, Jim Rutherfo...
Oilers Re-Sign Two
The Oilers have agreed to terms with two of the team's restricted free agents.
"What's Done Is Done."
For some reason the Oilers owe the Bruins and Sharks draft picks for hiring people that those two teams had fired. Gary Bettman talked about that in yesterday's State of the NHL.
Rimouski Océanic Captain To Join Condors Next Season
Looks like Rimouski's Alexis Loiseau is getting a contract with the Oilers AHL team according to @MLalancetteTVA. Had 96 points, 6th in Q.
— Briggins (@briggins) May 31, 2015
Alexis Loiseau, the Océanic's 21 year old captain, has reportedly signed a deal to join the Oilers farm team in Bakersfield next season. This year Loiseau recorded 96 points - 35 goals and 61 assists - enough to tie him for fifth in total points in the QMJHL. In the recently completed Memorial Cup he scored two goals and added three assists. The original tweet, in French, can be found here if you need to translate it.
Friday Links - McDavid Compares Himself to Who?
Friday morning links to all the Oilers and NHL news you can handle. There will be a Game 7 tonight, the Sabres finally find their new coach, and McDavid compares himself to who?
Oilers and Slepyshev Agree on ELC
The 2013 draft pick could be on his way to North America.
Wednesday Links - Kelowna Falls to Oshawa
Here are your daily links to all things Oilers, Draisaitl's Memorial Cup performance, how advanced stats are killing the romance of the game, and more.
Steve Pinizzotto Signs to Play in Germany
After bouncing between the Oilers and the Oklahoma City Barons for the past two seasons, Steve Pinizzotto has signed on with EHC Red Bull München of the DEL (the German Ice Hockey League). h/t to Patrica Teter (@Artful_Puck ) for posting this link.
VIDEO: Leon Draisaitl's Beautiful Shorthanded Goal Against Rimouski
Talk about Leon Draisaitl and someone will always complain about his foot speed. I'm by no means an expert but he looked pretty quick here. We're not going to say that we told you so, but after a game with two goals and an assist, and being named the games third star, we certainly could.
Kristians Pelss' Name Included on the Memorial Cup
This is what it's all about. We see you, @EdmOilKings #MCMemorialCup pic.twitter.com/GdEPt2nGCO
— The WHL (@TheWHL) May 24, 2015
When putting their players names on the Memorial Cup, the Oil Kings made sure to also pay tribute to a former teammate, including Kristians Pelss' name on the trophy. Pelss, who spent two seasons with the Oil Kings before turning pro fin 2012, passed away during the summer before the 2013/14 campaign began. Classy move by the Oil Kings to remember their teammate in this way.
Oil Spills - Draisaitl at the Memorial Cup & More
Oilers. Draisaitl in the Memorial Cup. NHL Playoffs. And more.
McLellan on Not Winning A Cup With the Sharks
What does McLellan think about his team's playoff failures?
Oil Spills - Leafs Land Babcock
Oil Spills - Leafs Land Babcock. Another Terrible Team Suddenly Looking Smart.
Oil Spills - Todd McLellan, The Morning After
Daily Links. Todd McLellan, Mike Babcock, triple overtime, and more.
It's Official
It was the worst kept secret in hockey; Todd McLellan is the Oilers new head coach.
#2
In a fitting description of the decision, Peter Chiarelli says Craig MacTavish will be his "number 2".
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All McDavid, All The Time
The Oilers win the lottery, earn the right to draft Connor McDavid.
Oilers Win McEichel Sweepstakes!
Like old man strength, no one can predict the Oilers proficiency in the lottery