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Oilers sign 2020 draftee F Tyler Tullio to 3-year ELC
Tullio played in Slovakia last season with the OHL shutdown, but is expected to return to Oshawa and captain the Generals.
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Edmonton Oilers Free Agency Open Thread
Tyson Barrie and Zach Hyman are as good as done. Will Ken Holland address the goaltending? Is today the day he trades Ethan Bear for a third line forward? Stay tuned.
Signings & Trades
Edmonton Oilers Sign F Dylan Holloway
The Oilers’ most recent first round pick puts pen to paper on a 3-year ELC after an excellent D+1 season.
#Oilers sign D Philip Kemp to 3-Year ELC
Contract means Kemp will remain under #Oilers control through 2022-23.
Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign G Mike Smith
#Oilers go back to the obviously poisoned well in their never-ending quest to determine just how flammable money is.
Oilers Add Organizational Depth in F Seth Griffith and G Anton Forsberg
Like the Quine signing, both players seem destined for the AHL, and neither should prevent the Oilers from adding more help for the NHL team.
Edmonton Oilers Sign F Alan Quine
Quine one of a few depth signings, likely earmarked for the AHL team, that represent minimal risk to the club.
Oilers recall Tyler Benson; James Neal placed on IR
Benson figures to get more of a look this time around with #Oilers battling injuries to McDavid, Neal, and Nygard ahead of tough road trip.
UPDATE: Oilers, Darnell Nurse Agree to Extension
The two year, $5.6MM deal takes Nurse to Unrestricted Free Agency in two years, but it isn’t all bad for the Oilers.
Oilers trade D John Marino to Pittsburgh for Conditional Draft Pick
22 year old NCAA defenseman seemed unlikely to sign in Edmonton, moved to Pittsburgh for conditional sixth round pick in 2021.
Oilers sign F Josh Archibald
One-year deal as per the #Oilers twitter account. $1MM AAV as per PuckPedia.
Oilers re-sign G Shane Starrett, F Brad Malone
Starrett was a huge part of Bakersfield’s season and Malone saw NHL time this year.
UPDATED - Oilers Sign UFA F Joakim Nygard
26 year old was second in SHL goals last season.
Oilers sign D Logan Day
24 year old D led Bakersfield in scoring among defenders this season.
Oilers Sign C Ryan McLeod to ELC
19 year old will report to Bakersfield immediately.
Chiarelli: The INs and OUTs
A weird, messy, incoherent work about the weird, messy, incoherent work of the Oilers GM.
Oilers sign Alex Chiasson
Veteran joins Garrison as PTO graduate
Oilers sign Jason Garrison
Veteran earns 1-year, $650k contract from PTO
Oilers send Jerabek to St. Louis
Chiarelli one step closer to being NHL GM
Oilers place Aberg on waivers, cut Jerabek
Roster a little leaner as the Oilers land in Germany today
Oilers Waive G Al Montoya
Mikko Koskinen to be backup to start year. Starrett third string for Europe.
Oilers waive Gravel, assign Marody, release Upshall
Camp roster down to 29 players as season approaches
Darnell Nurse Remains Unsigned
Camps roughly $200-300k apart, as per SN
Oilers Re-Up F Drake Caggiula
Two-year vet signs two-year extension. Financial terms not released yet.
Oilers acquire Vesey. No, not that one.
Jimmy’s brother is wrapping up a modest career at the University of Maine.
Oilers sign RW Patrick Russell to 1-year Deal
The plucky danish winger spent the last two seasons in Bakersfield.
Oilers re-sign Keegan Lowe
But why?
Right Wing Contingency Plan
If Jordan Eberle gets moved, someone’s going to have to find their way into the top six. Start thinking about that now.
What Is A Fair Return For Trading Jordan Eberle?
If Eberle goes, what should come back?
Softening The Blow Of The Expansion Draft
An early dip into the free agent pool by Las Vegas could help soften the blow of expansion.
Oilers PTO Update: Gryba Gets a Deal and Versteeg Lands in Calgary.
The Oilers needed forward depth, opted instead for another depth defenceman.
Welcome, Kris Russell
The Oilers’ collection of defensemen grows today with Chiarelli’s latest addition
Fare Thee Well, Nail Yakupov
Former first overall pick traded to St. Louis for ECHL prospect, sprockets
One week later: Some thoughts about the Hall trade
It’s been a week since Taylor Hall was traded to the Devils and we’re still talking about it.