TAMPA BAY – Forward Sam O’Reilly is departing the Edmonton Oilers and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have sent forward Isaac Howard the other way in a trade, Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today. O’Reilly, 19, spent last season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, appearing in … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have had a relatively quiet offseason, which could influence the future of their captain, Connor McDavid, who is eligible to sign an extension ahead of his 2026 free agency. So far, there hasn’t been much clarity about which direction things are headed, though league insiders remain confident that McDavid will ultimately agree … Read more
Although the Edmonton Oilers fell short in the Stanley Cup Final, their playoff run sparked a major economic boost—particularly near the arena, where spending nearly doubled on game days. According to a recent report by payment processor Moneris, spending in Edmonton surged throughout the Oilers’ postseason journey. The data, which analyzed debit and credit card … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are aiming to strengthen their roster, with a particular focus on adding a winger. Last season, the Leafs relied on Bobby McMann and Max Domi as their second- and third-line left wingers, highlighting the need for an upgrade at that position. In response, NHL analyst Jeremy Tingly from LeafsNation has suggested … Read more
When Nazem Kadri, the grandson of Lebanese immigrants, was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs — the team he grew up idolizing — to the Colorado Avalanche in 2019, the move hit him hard. A native of London, Ontario, Kadri had realized a childhood dream when he was selected seventh overall by the Leafs in … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious in a key free-agent race this offseason, beating out the Toronto Maple Leafs for the signing of talented winger Andrew Mangiapane, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. During an episode of his 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman shared that both Edmonton and Toronto were actively pursuing Mangiapane, but the Oilers secured the … Read more
Toronto, ON — The NHL trade rumor mill is heating up, and a familiar name is once again linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Buzz is building around the possibility of Nazem Kadri reuniting with his former team, as his hefty seven-year, $49 million contract with the Calgary Flames draws renewed scrutiny. Kadri, who spent … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have captured five Stanley Cup titles since entering the NHL through the 1979 WHA merger. However, they haven’t hoisted the Cup since 1990, and prior to the 2023–24 season, they had returned to the Stanley Cup Final just once. That changed recently, as the Oilers made consecutive appearances in the NHL championship … Read more
The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up their Development Camp on Thursday, but attention remains centered on the status of restricted free agent defenseman Bowen Byram. Earlier this week, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported that some teams were considering extending Byram an offer sheet, while others were exploring trade options for the 23-year-old defenseman. Among those reportedly interested … Read more
Beauvillier is staying in the nation’s capital. The 28-year-old winger has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals as an unrestricted free agent, the team announced Thursday. Washington initially brought Beauvillier in at the trade deadline in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. While he was originally added for forward depth, … Read more
