Edmonton Oilers’ Trade Candidates to Create Cap Space
Also, Are the Edmonton Oilers Too Old?
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Oilers’ Trade Candidates to Create Cap Space
July 12, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
According to Frank Seravalli, the Edmonton Oilers could be forced to trade a roster player due to the team’s salary cap struggles, and he mentioned Cody Ceci as the most likely candidate. Speaking with Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now, Seravalli noted that he believes a Ceci trade would be a “break glass in case of an emergency” move. However, there are not many other moves the Oilers could make to alleviate their cap struggles, meaning a trade could come to fruition.
Are the Edmonton Oilers Too Old?
July 12, 2024 by Brian Swane
When free agency opened on July 1, the Edmonton Oilers were very busy, agreeing to new contracts with several players who will likely be fixtures in the Oilers lineup next season: Viktor Arvidsson (age 31), Connor Brown (30), Josh Brown (30), Adam Henrique (34), Mattias Janmark (31), Corey Perry (39), Troy Stetcher (30), and Jeff Skinner (32).
Upper Deck Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Gretzky’s 1st Stanley Cup
July 13, 2024 by Dale Bochon
I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since Wayne Gretzky won his first Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers. Where has the time gone? May 19, 1984, was one of the greatest days for the Great One and for Oilers fans in Edmonton and worldwide when Wayne lifted the Stanley Cup over his head for the first time on Northlands Coliseum ice. The moment that truly cemented Gretzky’s legacy came after the Oilers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 to win Game 5 of the 1984 Stanley Cup Final.
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NHL Rumors: Predators, Devils, Oilers, Jets, Canadiens
July 13, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Nashville Predators are reportedly working with Yaroslav Askarov on different scenarios regarding his future. Meanwhile, Brendan Dillon confirmed that the New Jersey Devils tried to acquire last season at the NHL Trade Deadline. Is Connor McDavid’s wedding and Leon Draisaitl’s engagement one of the main reasons a Draisaitl extension in Edmonton hasn’t happened yet?
