Predicting Evan Bouchard’s Next Contract with the Oilers
Also, Oilers Hyman and McDavid Weigh in on Edmonton’s Offseason Moves & Comparing the Chris Tanev & Zach Hyman Contracts
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Predicting Evan Bouchard’s Next Contract with the Oilers
July 17, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
After losing in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers were forced to embark on a pivotal offseason. Not only did Ken Holland step down as general manager (GM), but a handful of decisions had to be made by interim GM Jeff Jackson regarding team personnel. While Evan Bouchard is under contract for one more season, he became eligible to sign an extension this offseason. With that said, who are contract comparables for the young defenseman and what will the two sides ultimately agree to?
5 NHL Teams That Improved in Free Agency
July 17, 2024 by Alex Chauvancy
Long gone is the NHL free-agent frenzy. At this point, it’s safe to say which teams did the best and worst in free agency, even though a couple of notable UFAs (James van Riemsdyk and Daniel Sprong, to name a couple) remain available. Let’s look at five teams who did best in free agency this summer.
Oilers Hyman and McDavid Weigh in on Edmonton’s Offseason Moves
July 17, 2024 by Brian Swane
Just a couple weeks after Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson made a splash in free agency, bolstering the Oilers lineup with talented newcomers while retaining much of the roster that got within one win of a championship, Edmonton’s top goal-scorer and leading point-producer have weighed in on the matter.
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Comparing the Chris Tanev & Zach Hyman Contracts
July 18, 2024 by The Old Prof
When Zach Hyman left the Toronto Maple Leafs to sign a seven-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2021, it was met with skepticism primarily due to the term and Hyman’s age. At 29, a long-term contract was seen as risky since players often decline in performance as they age. The concern was that Hyman might not sustain a high level of play throughout the entire duration of the contract, which would make it difficult for the Oilers to manage their salary cap effectively.
Oilers Can’t Afford to Disregard Their Shortage of Draft Picks
July 18, 2024 by Brian Swane
Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson continued his busy offseason on Monday (July 15), trading forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Roby Jarventie and Ottawa’s 2025 fourth-round pick.
