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Jun 21, 2017
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The Hockey Writers 7 hours ago
Oilers Re-Sign Gritty Gryba
Prior to the 2017 NHL Draft, rumours of a potential Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders swap began circulating rapidly. Where there was smoke, there was fire as Jordan Eberle was flipped for Ryan Strome the day before the first-round. From Oilers general manager, Peter Chiarelli’s point of view, the deal was necessary to shed salary cap […]
Eyes On Isles Jun 26, 2017
New York Islanders Trust Youth Players Not Free Agents
The New York Islanders addition of Jordan Eberle may prove vital in the scoring department in the 2017-2018 season. The Isles only hole remaining is a second line center, but it is not as gaping as you may think. After failing to secure a second top six forward over the weekend, the big question is […] New York Islanders Trust Youth Players Not Free Agents - Eyes On Isles - Eyes On Isles - A New York Islanders Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Oilers Rig Jun 26, 2017
Now What? The Updated Oilers Shopping List
Draft weekend has come and gone in the NHL, and the Oilers have made their first big trade and first big signing of the off-season. Gone is Jordan Eberle in exchange for Ryan Strome, and locked up is Kris Russell on a four-year contract that will pay him $4 million per season. Peter Chiarelli made […] The post Now What? The Updated Oilers Shopping List appeared first on The Oilers Rig.
Oilers Nation Jun 26, 2017
Monday Mailbag – Where does Ryan Strome fit?
The Expansion and NHL Entry Drafts are in the books, Jordan Eberle has been moved, and we’ve got a lot to get to which will help to kill some company time until you’re allowed to go home. As always, we’re back with the mailbag to help you do that. I always need you guys for...
Oil On Whyte Jun 24, 2017
Edmonton Oilers: No Hamonic, No Problem
The Edmonton Oilers made a long-anticipated trade with the Islanders this past week. However, it wasn’t the deal that many thought they would see. Jordan Eberle was unsurprisingly shipped out to Brooklyn; however, the return wasn’t what was expected. Eberle was dealt for Ryan Strome in a player-for-player trade, and the relentless Travis Hamonic rumors […] Edmonton Oilers: No Hamonic, No Problem - Oil On Whyte - Oil On Whyte - An Edmonton Oilers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eyes On Isles Jun 24, 2017
New York Islanders First Line Winger Jordan Eberle Deep Dive
The New York Islanders finally made a move that’s been rumored for almost two seasons now. Now that Eberle is an Islanders player, what’s he all about? The New York Islanders traded Ryan Strome to the Edmonton Oilers the day after the NHL Expansion Draft and in return got Jordan Eberle. One of two players […] New York Islanders First Line Winger Jordan Eberle Deep Dive - Eyes On Isles - Eyes On Isles - A New York Islanders Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Jun 24, 2017
Oilers Hand Strome New Lease on Life
In the six years that have passed since the New York Islanders used the fifth overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft to select Ryan Strome, the Mississauga native has yet to live up to expectation. However, after being sent to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for veteran forward Jordan Eberle, the soon-to-be 24-year […]
Oil On Whyte Jun 23, 2017
Edmonton Oilers Wise to Re-Sign Kris Russell, Here’s Why
The Edmonton Oilers officially re-signed Kris Russell Friday. The contract is a four-year deal worth $16 million. The Oilers opened up an extra $3.5 million cap space Thursday after trading Jordan Eberle to the Islanders in exchange for Ryan Strome. With that space, Edmonton took the opportunity to extend Russell to ensure depth on defence. […] Edmonton Oilers Wise to Re-Sign Kris Russell, Here’s Why - Oil On Whyte - Oil On Whyte - An Edmonton Oilers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Jun 23, 2017
Kris Russell Re-Signs With Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers moved out cap space when they traded Jordan Eberle and they immediately used some of that saved money and gave it to veteran defenseman Kris Russell. Kris Russell has signed his deal with the Oilers. Front loaded contract but as @TSNRyanRishaug reported, total is $16 M over 4 yrs — Pierre LeBrun […]
The Oilers Rig Jun 23, 2017
Oilers Draft Day 2017: Let’s Get Started
The expansion draft is over and the first trade of the off-season has been completed for the Edmonton Oilers. No one is surprised about the Jordan Eberle trade to New York for Ryan Strome, but many are disappointed with the return. I can’t say I blame those fans, but I think it’s worth learning more […] The post Oilers Draft Day 2017: Let’s Get Started appeared first on The Oilers Rig.
The Oilers Rig Jun 23, 2017
Ryan Strome – The Newest Edmonton Oiler
Yesterday, Peter Chiarelli pulled the trigger on his first deal of the off-season when he sent Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders in exchange for Ryan Strome. On the face of it, I do not like the deal. It is my belief that the Oilers got the second best player in this trade and […] The post Ryan Strome – The Newest Edmonton Oiler appeared first on The Oilers Rig.
Oilers Nation Jun 23, 2017
The Way I See It
If I admit my bias when it comes to the type of players I tend to gravitate toward, Jordan Eberle was never much of a magnet for me. That doesn’t mean he wasn’t a good player during his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers because he was. It doesn’t mean that he won’t be a good...
Oilers Nation Jun 23, 2017
Oilers Prospect Pool (Forwards) Entering Draft 2017
The Edmonton Oilers traded Jordan Eberle for Ryan Strome today, a cost cutting move in front of the Leon Draisaitl contract (this fall) and the Connor McDavid deal (next fall). One way for the organization to achieve more efficient cost certainty for support players is a thriving draft and development program. Picture if you will...
The Oilers Rig Jun 22, 2017
An Open Letter To Jordan Eberle
Dear Jordan, Your name adorns my first and only Edmonton Oilers jersey. You tied the gold medal game against Russia in 2009 with just a few seconds left, inspiring a nation of young hockey players and sparking hope for an Oilers franchise that desperately needed it. Your beautiful first NHL goal in 2010 against the […] The post An Open Letter To Jordan Eberle appeared first on The Oilers Rig.
Detroit News Jun 22, 2017
Thursday’s NHL: Oilers deal Eberle to Islanders
Forward Jordan Eberle is entering the fifth year of a six-year contract and had been a frequent subject of trade rumors.
