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.

The Edmonton Oilers have brought in the NCAA’s top player, trading prospect forward Sam O’Reilly to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Hobey Baker award winner Ike Howard on Tuesday. Howard had 52 points (26 goals,

The Edmonton Oilers made a decision that some fans had been asking for for a while now, reportedly opting not to renew the contract of Goaltending Coach Dustin Schwartz.

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.

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning swung a late night deal involving two high-profile prospects. The Oilers acquired the most recent Hobey Baker Award

Howard, who won the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men's hockey player last season, has a chance to go from the top line at Michigan State University to a top-six role alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl with the Oilers. It would be an impressive jump for the 21-year-old forward.

Edmonton Oilers, driven by their championship aspirations and the need to retain Connor McDavid, traded prospect O'Reilly for Isaac Howard. Insiders believe Howard is more NHL-ready, addressing the team's immediate offensive needs.

On July 7th, former Oiler Connor Brown posted a heartfelt message thanking Edmonton Oilers fans for their support during his two years playing in Oil Country,