Oilers Can Learn From Adam Henrique’s Stanley Cup Final Experience
Also, how can Draisatl and McDavid force a Game 7?
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Oilers UFAs: Players Open to Pay Cut, Some Leaning Toward Market
June 20, 2024 by Jim Parsons
While the Stanley Cup Final is underway, there is a lot of buzz about the offseason and teams are already starting to get to work, making trades and prepping for free agency. The Edmonton Oilers may be focused on Game 6, but agents and executives continue to do their jobs with the NHL Draft and free agency only days away.
Oilers Can Learn From Adam Henrique’s Stanley Cup Final Experience
June 20, 2024 by Mike Fink
In his first full season in the NHL, his rookie season where he was a Calder Trophy finalist, Adam Henrique helped the New Jersey Devils reach the Stanley Cup Final. The Devils trailed 3-0 in the series, won back-to-back games but ultimately, lost to the Los Angeles Kings in six games. That Final was in 2012.
Oilers’ Draisaitl Has Chance to Atone for Struggles in Stanley Cup Final
June 20, 2024 by Brian Swane
After falling behind 3-0 to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers have roared back to win Games 4 and 5 of the best-of-seven championship series. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton’s resurgence, recording consecutive four-point games as the Oilers defeated Florida 8-1 at Rogers Place on Saturday (June 15) and 5-3 at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday (June 18).
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What is Connor Brown Worth On an Extension with the Oilers?
June 19, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Connor Brown’s shorthanded goal at the start of Game 5 against the Florida Panthers was a huge boost to the team when the club needed a strong start in a must-win matchup. It was the second game in a row that Brown has come up huge, sparking the team in an elimination game scenario. These days, it feels like par for the course when it comes to Brown.