Hot Links: Tuesday, July 7

Morning, folks!

With dates set and the CBA extended, it’s time to start projecting playoff lines, pairings, and the starting goaltender for the qualifying round and beyond.

Ethan Bear was a revelation last season, but he remains without a contract today. With the cap staying flat, signing him to a contract with some term has become a trickier proposition.

Jesse Puljujarvi’s comparables so far hint toward a possible future with the Edmonton Oilers.

Olivier Rodrigue might be the Oilers best goaltending prospect right now.

Jujhar Khaira and Andreas Athanasiou joined the Oilers’ Phase 2 bubble yesterday.

Looking at every Edmonton Oilers prospect, ranked by how close they are to the NHL.

From Us

NHL, NHLPA Reach Tentative RTP Plan and CBA Extension (Copper and Blue)

Will Players Opt Out Of A Return To Play? (Copper and Blue)

Hot Links: Monday, July 6 (Copper and Blue)

From Elsewhere

Charlie Don’t Surf (Lowetide)

Edmonton’s Setup As A Hub Just Too Good For NHL To Overlook (Sportsnet)

Edmonton Oilers: How Will They Do In Their Play-In Series With Chicago? (Oil On Whyte)

A Promising New Candidate Emerges As Edmonton Oilers’ Top Goaltending Prospect (Journal)

NHL, NHLPA Agree To Tentative Deal, Games To Resume August 1st (Oilers Rig)

NHL And NHLPA Reach Tentative Agreement On Return-To-Play Plan, CBA Extension (Oilersnation)

Jujhar Khaira, Andreas Athanasiou Join Edmonton Oilers Phase Two Practice (Oilersnation)

Nine New COVIID-19 Across NHL, League Says (Oilersnation)

Let’s Go (Oilersnation)

For Money

Oilers Notebook: Bear’s Contract Quandary, Broberg’s Mini Camp, Bubble Goalies (Athletic)

Lowetide: Jesse Puljujarvi’s Comparables Suggest A Possible Future With Oilers (Athletic)

Every Oilers AHL Prospect Rated By How Close They Are To The NHL (Athletic)