Losing the Streak, Making Changes, and Trade Deadline Talk
What happens to this roster over the next three weeks will be interesting to watch
Welcome to the THW Edmonton Oilers Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our team of Oilers writers.
The streak is over and the Edmonton Oilers need to get back on the winning track. Meanwhile, they’ll be eyeing the trade deadline, trying to find the right chemistry among their lines, and assessing what they have on the roster.
Enjoy today’s edition.
Oilers and Flyers in Rumored Blockbuster Trade Deadline Talks
February 8, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The past 48 hours have been an interesting period for fans of the Edmonton Oilers. As the NHL Trade Deadline creeps closer, the Oilers are being linked to multiple names and players who have just sort of come out of nowhere. These are names that have been in the rumor mill, but for the most part, Edmonton wasn’t a frontrunner. Now, the Oilers are said to be kicking tires, with a major deal potentially brewing.
3 Oilers Most Likely to Be Traded Ahead of 2024 Deadline
February 7, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Ken Holland is gearing up for his fifth NHL Trade Deadline with the team. Speculated to be among the more active GMs in the trade market, the 2024 deadline may see considerable action for the Oilers as they approach March 8. Positioned well in the Pacific Division and battling with the Vegas Golden Knights, Vancouver Canucks, and Los Angeles Kings, there’s speculation about how big the Oilers will go and how hard they’ll push. This is likely Holland’s last season, he’s collaborating with new CEO Jeff Jackson, and the window to win is now.
Oilers’ Dylan Holloway Doesn’t Deserve to Be Returned to the AHL
February 7, 2024 by Rob Couch
It might have taken a little longer than many would have liked and expected, but Dylan Holloway is proving that he is a legitimate NHLer for the Edmonton Oilers this season. The season didn’t start so great offensively for him, and that’s what the Oilers expected to see improve from the season prior, but goals and points were tough to come by for most to begin the season.
Oilers: Why Having Their Amazing Win Streak End is a Good Thing
February 7, 2024 by Brian Swane
February 7, 2024 by Brian SwaneThe result stung Edmonton much more than the average midseason defeat, as the Oilers didn’t just lose the game, they lost their chance at making history. But in the big picture, Tuesday’s game in Las Vegas was just No. 46 of 82 on Edmonton’s 2023-24 regular season schedule. The only page in the record book that these Oilers care about is the one that lists Stanley Cup champions. And when it comes to pursuing their one true objective, the Oilers’ loss to Vegas might not be such a bad thing. Here’s why: