Oilers Try to End Homestand Strong vs. Panthers, Latest Rumors
Plus Vincent Desharnais is stepping up on the blue line.
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The Edmonton Oilers saw their winning streak end, but they can finish this homestand on a positive note versus the struggling Florida Panthers. There is talk about a trade timeline for Ken Holland, plus we take a closer look at the progression of Vincent Desharnais.
Enjoy the game tonight and now onto the good stuff!
Questions Surround Oilers Ahead of Holiday Road Trip
December 16, 2023 by Dale Bochon
Home has been sweet for the Edmonton Oilers lately. Dating back to late November, the Oilers are 6-1 at home, and depending on how they do against the Florida Panthers in their final home game of 2023 on Dec. 16, their current win/loss streak is something to write home about.
Oilers News & Rumors: Pickard, Holloway, Coffey, Raanta
December 16, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Calvin Pickard gets the start for the team on Saturday as they take on the Florida Panthers. Meanwhile, there is an injury update on Dylan Holloway. Paul Coffey had a message for the Oilers’ blue line and he didn’t pull punches. Finally, should the Oilers consider claiming Antti Raanta on waivers?
Ken Holland Hints at Timeframe for Oilers Next Likely Trade
December 16, 2023 by Sean Panganiban
Trade chatter that the Oilers need to find another goalie to be the 1B to Skinner started to gain momentum again. Edmonton had scouts at various games around the NHL within the last month and a half, and the most recent news stated that they were present at the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 14, with the likely player they’re keeping a close eye on being goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.
Oilers’ Desharnais Stepping Up Defensively In Sophomore Season
December 15, 2023 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers had a nightmare start to their 2023-24 season that they have since turned around, but their tough start has set them back and has them fighting their way up the Pacific Division standings rather than being at the top and dominating as many expected. With their recent resurgence that has them back in the playoff picture, all of the Oilers’ defensive play has taken a massive step forward, but none have them have been as noticeable as Vincent Desharnais.
Oilers vs Panthers Pre-Game
The Oilers will take on the Floridan Panthers on Saturday night. Coming off a loss to the Lightning in a game the Oilers probably should have won, — they fired a franchise-record 57 shots at Andrei Vasilevskiy — can they rebound and avoid starting another losing streak?
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