One of the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers is excited to be with a new team, especially in a place with some familiarity. Forward Curtis Lazar signed a one-year contract with the team on July 2,

Connor McDavid’s Wife Tears Up as Oilers Forward Bids Farewell originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As Connor Brown closed the chapter on his time with the Edmonton Oilers, a message from Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, captured the attention of Oilers fans and sparked a new wave of speculation.

When it comes to rookie right wingers, the Oilers crop in 1980-81 ranks with the all-time best for an NHL team. Jari Kurri (75 games, 32-43-75) and Glenn Anderson (58 games, 30-23-53) were instant plug-and-play impact wingers and would go on to Hall of Fame careers.

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Edmonton Oilers are eager to win. They traded a prospect for Isaac Howard. Howard is a college star. The team wants immediate impact. Fans are divided on the trade. Some worry about losing Sam O’Reilly.

Gone are Evander Kane, Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner, three wingers who got time in the top nine and had some success, even if limited. Also out are wingers Corey Perry and Connor Brown, two impactful veterans who played up and down the lineup. John Klingberg, one of the regular eight defencemen, has moved on, too.