Edmonton Oilers Rumors & News
Former Oiler Comrie now a Penguin
Edmonton Journal — Have Skates Will Travel has long been Mike Comrie’s calling card — and now he’s gone to Pittsburgh.
5 hours agoGilbert becomes elder statesman
Edmonton Journal — Is it time to think about slapping a letter on Edmonton Oilers defenceman Tom Gilbert's sweater?
5 hours agoTough times for free agents
Edmonton Journal — Free agent Patrick O’Sullivan will still be paid about $450,000 US this season and next, even if he doesn’t play anywhere else in 2010-11 after the Edmonton Oilers bought out his contract earlier this summer.
September 1, 2010Oilers' Souray could be at camp if not traded by Sept. 17
Edmonton Journal — Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini says unhappy defenceman Sheldon Souray could be on the blue-line at training camp if he’s not traded by Sept. 17. “Yes, he can be there,” said Tambellini.
August 31, 2010Jim Matheson: Khabibulin appeal leaves Oilers with more goalie questions
Edmonton Journal — Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will be here for training camp Sept. 17, but he’s still in the state of limbo after filing an appeal of his conviction and 30-day jail time for two impaired driving charges on Super Bowl weekend in February.
August 31, 2010Khabibulin plans to attend Oilers training camp
Edmonton Journal — An appeal of Nikolai Khabibulin’s drunk driving conviction in an Arizona court has left the Oilers’ goaltending situation in a holding pattern. GM Steve Tambellini told reporters he couldn’t and wouldn’t speak in detail on the matter since it is still before the courts. Khabibulin had earlier Tuesday received the minimum 30-day jail sentence in Scottsdale Municipal Court.
August 31, 2010Khabibulin sentenced to one month in jail for drunk driving
Edmonton Journal — Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was sentenced to a month in jail on Tuesday for driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding. On Aug. 27, Khabibulin was found guilty of three charges: driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol count of .08 or more, excessive speeding and extreme driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of .15 or more.
August 31, 2010If goaltender lands in jail, will club try to void contract?
Edmonton Journal — Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin will learn his fate this afternoon in a Scottsdale, Ariz., courtroom when Judge B. Monte Morgan hands down his punishment for two impaired driving charges.
August 31, 2010John MacKinnon: How to handle the punishment
Edmonton Journal — Of course, pro athletes, like the rest of us, are not immune from human folly and bad judgment and today, Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will learn what legal price he will pay for his error.
August 31, 2010John MacKinnon: Oilers must handle Khabibulin punishment delicately
Edmonton Journal — Pro athletes, like the rest of us, are not immune from human folly and bad judgment and Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will learn what legal price he will pay for his error.
August 30, 2010
| Sat 4/3 | at Phoenix | OTL 2 - 3 | |
| Mon 4/5 | vs Minnesota | W 4 - 1 | |
| Wed 4/7 | vs Colorado | W 5 - 4 | |
| Sat 4/10 | at Los Angeles | W 4 - 3 | |
| Sun 4/11 | at Anaheim | L 2 - 7 |
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- Flames' Langkow embarking on colossal comeback story Calgary Herald Calgary forward briefly considered retirement after vertebrae fractured in neck, but his resolve kept him going
- Canucks: Mikael Samuelsson ready to get back to Vancouver after low-key off-season Vancouver Sun Vancouver Canucks winger Mikael Samuelsson was in a pretty good mood for a guy who spent all day preparing to move his young family half way around the globe.
- Avalanche signs Stewart to two-year deal Denver Post The Avalanche on Thursday announced the signing of winger Chris Stewart to a two-year, $5.75 million contract.
- Canucks: NHL, players should be able to close ‘Beat The Cap’ loophole Vancouver Sun Raise your hand if you're delighted with the length and structure of the deal the Vancouver Canucks signed with Roberto Luongo in order to circumvent the salary cap. My guess: not many hands up right now.
- Tulsa Oilers added as Avalanche affiliate Denver Post The Colorado Avalanche announced today that its second-tier minor-league affiliate this season will be the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League.